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Anything is Possible for BMT Survivors
On September 27th, I had the great pleasure of speaking to other survivors at the inaugural Princess Margaret Hospital Allogeneic Blood and Marrow Transplant (Allo-BMT) Patient Survivorship Day In the 35 years since my transplant, I've never seen so many BMT recipients in one place—it was mind-blowing! There were [...]
When Community Converges
I attended a nonfiction writers’ conference during the last weekend of May. For the first time in four years, the Creative Nonfiction Collective (CNFC) hosted an in-person writing conference at the University of King’s College where I graduated with my MFA in 2020. [...]
15 years of Riding to Conquer Cancer
There are many things that can happen to a body after a bone marrow transplant. Graft vs Host disease, infection, viruses, autoimmune conditions, not to mention the lingering side effects of treatment and medication. And if you’re lucky enough to survive 35 years, as I am, there’s [...]
Commit to #3in2023
Make a difference this holiday season by giving the gift of life. I’m honoured to share my story for the #3in2023 holiday campaign in support of Canadian Blood Services. The campaign features remarkable stories about the ongoing impact of a single donation by generous donors. Your gift of blood, [...]
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