by Marissa Dunbar | Nov 11, 2020 | News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Uncategorized
The Tessarolo Family has had a whirlwind experience that began early this year, with BC Children’s Hospital’s Oncology department. They saw not only how amazing the hospital can be, but that there are so many other programs (like Balding for Dollars) that...
by Marissa Dunbar | May 18, 2020 | News, Patient & Family Practical Support
We want to commend the beautiful healthcare workers at BC Children’s Hospital for their already difficult, heart-tugging, and tiring jobs, but ESPECIALLY for keeping their hearts and minds in it for our families during this unprecedented pandemic. As you may or...
by Marissa Dunbar | Nov 18, 2019 | Moms & Dads Retreats, News, Patient & Family Practical Support
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...
by Marissa Dunbar | Oct 15, 2019 | Moms & Dads Retreats, News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Uncategorized
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...
by Marissa Dunbar | Sep 22, 2019 | Bursary & Education Programs, News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Teen Adventures
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...
by Marissa Dunbar | Sep 10, 2019 | News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Teen Adventures
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...
