Karla Medkova: unexpected awakening

Karla Medkova never imagined that in the midst of a pandemic that shook the world, she would face a more ominous threat – breast cancer at age 34. But this young woman, who is not yet a year past diagnosis and has come through many months of gruelling treatment, isn’t shattered at all – she is impossibly whole.

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Trevor Hamon: throat cancer veteran on a mission

Trevor Hamon felt like the only person in the world living with an agonizing form of throat cancer. Today, 14 years after diagnosis, he has cultivated a passion for cancer research, and with the support of his Wellspring community, he knows he is not alone on this difficult path.

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Heartfelt donation

Velma Beebe found solace and joy at Wellspring Calgary. When Velma lost her life to cancer, her sister Dorothy transformed Velma’s love of artistic pursuits into a donation, so others facing cancer could benefit from Wellspring’s supports.

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Marilyn Will: tried and true

Marilyn Will has a 360-degree perspective of Wellspring Calgary … she has been a volunteer, member and valued committee member. Read how Marilyn’s connection to Wellspring spans over a decade, and sparked a generous donation from her parents’ art collection.

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Kristel Boon: home away from home

Kristel Boon says she’s ‘slowly reemerging’ after a cancer diagnosis in 2018 threatened to derail her trip abroad. Read how she is back on home ground and finds solace at Wellspring Calgary.

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