Jay's Story
When Jay was diagnosed with cancer at the start of the pandemic, he felt terrified, confused, and completely alone. Beyond the physical treatments and surgeries, it was the mental toll that weighed heaviest - the constant anxiety, the fear of recurrence, and the uncertainty of what the future would hold. That’s when The Ottawa Cancer Foundation became a vital resource for him.
Today, he acknowledges that cancer changed him forever; the “old” version of himself is gone, but he has embraced this new chapter with resilience and purpose. Grateful for the Foundation’s role in his journey, Jay is now determined to give back, ensuring that others can find the same hope, strength, and compassion that helped carry him through.
30 YEARS OF CHANGING CANCER JOURNEYS
Through mental health supports, peer groups, and gentle programs like yoga, Jay found the tools and community he needed to steady himself and move forward.
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