Cancer Crossing assists woman with Stage IV lung cancer

 Client #363

Cancer Crossing was recently informed of a woman with Stage IV lung cancer. Her treatments require a 5 hour round trip to Winnipeg. This was a financial burden as her husband was not working at the time and the added costs caused considerable stress. Cancer Crossing was able to assist with transportation costs and we are pleased to have been able to help this couple.

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Cancer Crossing assists woman from the Interlake area of Manitoba

 Client #362

Cancer Crossing was informed of a woman from the Interlake area who would be traveling to Winnipeg 21 times for radiation treatment for breast cancer. She is separated from her husband and she has a low income and would need help to pay for transportation costs. Cancer Crossing is pleased to help ease the strain she is experiencing by providing financial help for gas and parking.

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 Client #361

This gentleman from western Manitoba faced a diagnosis of Double Hit Lymphoma. He only worked 3 months in 2024 and is unable to work at all in 2025. He lives 100 km from Winnipeg and over 100 km from Brandon. His frequent trips for treatment have eaten up his savings, causing financial strain.

Cancer Crossing is pleased to offer financial assistance to offset the cost of travel as he continues to undergo treatments.

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AMANDA’S STORY

 Amanda is a cancer SURVIVOR. Read her remarkable story here https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ph3NkZ7nvFDyMww8u2yM76faFGtt9YE5F15gEJzVbe69A4SYZ3tSX7CNMbba2mN7l&id=100064888022199

CANCER. CROSSING ASSISTS TWO TIME PATIENT WITH TRAVEL COSTS

 

Client #259 

72-year-old male from the Westman Region has a history of colorectal cancer and faced more adversity with a new diagnosis of prostate cancer. After chemotherapy he required radiation therapy and needed to travel to the Prostate Center, in Winnipeg (500 km round-trip) for appointments. He lives alone, surviving on a meager pension. The cost of housing, utilities and food left little at the end of the month for unexpected expenses. Cancer Crossing is pleased to contribute towards his travel costs, taking some of the pressure off so he could focus on his recovery.

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Strong Support from Healthcare Staff

"What surprised me the most about my cancer journey ? 

We didn’t get any grief when we had to cancel appointments because of road conditions. The staff were very accommodating. I met other patients who were going through the same thing as me. I felt a lot of support from the staff and other patients. They celebrated with me when I completed my treatments."  D.M.

Reflections on 2024

As another year comes to a close, we can’t help but think of all the people who have crossed our paths.

In 2024, we provided $7,750.00 in financial assistance to cancer patients struggling with the new and unexpected expenses that came with their cancer diagnosis. These patients and their families are in our thoughts and prayers on their road to recovery.

Cancer Crossing is a non-profit organization with 100% of donations and money raised going directly to cancer patients.  We had several fundraisers this year including a Lobster Dinner, Bakery Sweets, Sausage on a bun and ending the year with some humour. Thank you to all of you who supported our cause and heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors;

North Garden Restaurant, Sweet Impressions Bakery, Calabria Market, and Rumors Comedy Club.

We are all volunteers and all of our operating expenses are paid by Sponsors. There are several ways to support our cause so that we can continue supporting families from across the province:

1. Make a donation to Cancer Crossing. Cheques can be mailed to Cancer Crossing Inc., 1-1660 Kenaston Blvd. PO Box 70029, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6 or contribute through our website at cancercrossing.com

2. Purchase our book 'Cancer Crossing' by emailing us at info@cancercrossing.com

3. Join our volunteer team by emailing us at info@cancercrossing.com

4. Let your friends and family know we are here and encourage them to follow us on Facebook.

5. Share your cancer journey with us so we may inspire others. Email us at followup@cancercrossing.com