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Back by popular demand, the 2nd Annual Oncology Moms Retreat
The buzz definitely went around quickly following the 1st Oncology moms retreat put on by the patient parent advocate for oncology, Suzanne Dunbar and funded by Balding for Dollars and Power to Be, which was held in September of 2018. We had moms asking how to "get on...
Celebrating 20 amazing years at our annual Main Event in 2019
Our 20th Annual Balding for Dollars Main Event went off without a hitch in May of 2019 at BC Children's Hospital. It was a beautiful, sunny day and we were so excited to celebrate all of the past 20 years of hard work, sweat, tears, thousands of volunteers, many who...
Dad’s Day at Lee Valley Tools 2019
You probably have heard all about our 1st annual mom's retreat, where we pampered 10 lovely oncology mom's up in Merritt in September of 2018. It went so well, we knew we couldn't leave the dads out of the picture this year, so we hosted a Dad's Day at Lee Valley...
Supporting us outside of the box
Are you: a survivor education or conference bursary recipient, or hoping to be? desire to support Balding for Dollars more than you already are, but don't know how? wanting to attend local events and/or fundraise but can't due to physical or geographical limitations?...
“The doctors called my parents to give them the terrible news…” – Deanna Liu’s Story
My Cancer Journey Three years ago, hoping to broaden my horizon and enrich my experiences, I came to Canada from China as an international student. I began Grade 9 at a secondary school in Delta, living with a lovely and welcoming homestay family. With conscientious...
“I received the unexpected news that I was now a cancer patient…” -Alia Johnston’s Story
At 16, I was diagnosed in April of 2016 with Ewing sarcoma, a form of rare bone cancer in my right humerus. Prior to my diagnosis I was a healthy happy and active kid. I took an interest in the sciences, did well in my classes, and volunteered often around my...
“Cancer… the word instills terror.” – Juliana & Donavin’s story
Cancer. Any kind, any time. The word instills terror. It attacks the body, leaves the mind reeling, and isolates. There are many groups and associations that try to mitigate those impingements on everyday life. Balding for Dollars is one of those. They raise money,...
Grey Matters Carnival 2019
Friends Teresa & Liz both have personal connections to cancer with, friends and family affected. They wanted to do something special to give back to some of the organizations that have helped their loved ones. They set up a Carnival style fundraiser on July 6th,...
Have you applied? The 1st 2019 Bursary deadline is approaching
We are proud of all of our programs but one program that we are particularly proud of is our Survivorship Education and Bursary program for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology/Hematology patients. As we’ve identified in our other programs, a cancer diagnosis will take a...
Bursary Application Deadline Is Near
We are proud of all of our programs but one program that we are particularly proud of is our Survivorship Education and Bursary program for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology/Hematology patients. As we’ve identified in our other programs, a cancer diagnosis will take a...
