by Justin Coulson Attention is the currency of relationships Parents consistently assure me that they want ‘the best’ for their children. They invest time and money in education, enrichment, and extra-curricular activities to give their children every advantage they possibly can. These opportunities are important. They help our children grow and develop in valuable ways. However, the most valuable investment we can make for our children’s development (socially, cognitively, …
Breast Cancer Prevention
by Amanda McNally I may just may be a control freak when it comes to certain things and I LOVE information. So, it makes perfect sense that if we know there are things we can do to help prevent something, I’m in. Knowledge is power! This year I participated in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure for the 15th year in a row. As I was filling out my “who are you running for” bib, it occurred to me that I have a lot of people in my life who have been …
What to Expect At Your First Mammogram
by Amanda McNally You want to put my boob in a vice? Ok! EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES. You hear it all the time and its true. We know that earlier detection helps to find smaller breast cancers before they spread to other parts of the body. When breast cancer is detected at an earlier stage, most patients have more treatment options, less invasive forms of treatment and a better chance of surviving the disease. Mammography is the best tool we have for catching cancers early. On …
Why I Run For A Cure for Breast Cancer
By Amanda McNally I was 12 years old the first time I heard the words “breast cancer”. I had no idea what breast cancer would mean for my family and although I understood that my mother was sick, I always, always thought she’d get better. I was just 16 when my mother passed away from this disease. After her death one of the most difficult things for me was feeling powerless. I knew I had to do something but since I wasn’t very good in the science department (understatement of the year) I …
Trying Something New
by Tiffany Lepack Colours fascinate me. Each colour and the texture on the canvass tells a story. I have a secret that not a lot of people know about; I love the world of art and the adventure that it can bring. My best friend since high school recently told me that she was excited that I was so crafty. I do not know why I have hidden this talent of mine for so long. A girl has to have some secrets after all! Oil painting would be my first love, because of the texture, the …
