Riding Mountain area man

 Cancer Crossing was asked to assist a man with prostate cancer. He lives in the Riding Mountain area of Manitoba. As he is self employed he does not have EI benefits, although he is expected to be off work for 8 weeks. The financial crunch was severe and we were pleased to offer some help toward travel for tests, surgery and treatments. We extend our best wishes for a full recovery to this gentleman.

Thanks

 A recent client emailed us to thank Cancer Crossing for the financial support while they had cancer. It eased the shortfall in finances. Their advice to others is to advocate for yourself and delegate that task when you don't have the energy. Donate to Cancer Crossing today and help us help others, tax deductible receipts are provided. http://www.cancercrossing.org/

Thank you

 Everyone wants to know that they make a positive difference in the world. At Cancer Crossing we appreciate the thank you notes we receive. Recently a recipient wrote to thank us, saying that our cheque helped them make the long trip from her treatment in Winnipeg to her home so that she could see her daughter. Both parent and child got a boost from this! Help us to help Manitobans with cancer by donating at https://cancercrossing.com/ Tax receipts will be given.

 When one child in a large family gets cancer it upends everyone's life. A 3-year old child from north-eastern Manitoba is in Winnipeg for treatment of leukemia. His parents and siblings are all with him. Between taking him to treatments and caring for all the children, helping them adjust to a new school and new place, the parents are not able to work. Luckily they are a close, happy family and they can navigate this upheaval together. Money is very tight and due to an accident in their building many of their personal items must be replaced. Cancer Crossing is happy to help this family in such a difficult time and send our best wishes for better days ahead. Donate at https://cancercrossing.com/

Two year old with neuroblastoma

 Cancer Crossing recently learned of a two year old child with neuroblastoma. She lives in northern Manitoba and she, her younger sister and her mother are currently in Winnipeg for the child's chemotherapy treatments. Their housing is provided to them and their only income is $500 a month from social assistance. Buying diapers and wipes and food has become unaffordable and so we were pleased to be able to provide financial assistance to make ends meet. Help us help Manitobans living with cancer. Donations are gratefully received at https://cancercrossing.com/ Tax deductible receipts will be given.

Trouble sleeping?

 There is an exciting new study involving cancer survivors that is being conducted in Dr. Sheila Garland’s Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). The purpose of the study is to examine the efficacy of smartphone-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in improving sleep among cancer survivors.

We are recruiting cancer survivors across Canada who have problems with sleep and who have either 1. completed active cancer treatment at least three months ago, or 2. who have been considered clinically stable for at least three months.

Sleep is foundational to physical and mental health and quality of life. Despite sleep difficulties being one of the most common challenges experienced by cancer survivors, it remains one of the most undertreated. This research is an important step toward making effective insomnia treatment accessible to cancer survivors.

If you are interested please click on the following links to learn more. You may also email icansleepapp@gmail.com for more information or to determine if you are eligible.

https://www.mun.ca/medicine/faculty-and-staff-resources/faculty-a-z/garland-sheila-n.php

https://drsheilagarland.com/icansleep-app

Donate through payroll deduction

 Did you know that Cancer Crossing is a registered charity in Canada? We are now able to provide you with a tax deductible receipt for your donations.

Employees of the City of Winnipeg are now able to donate through payroll deduction and they made that happen simply by asking the HR department to set it up. You can ask your employer to do the same.

We are an entirely volunteer run charity which means we have low expenses and most of your donation goes directly to cancer patients in Manitoba.

Woman with pancreatic cancer

 A Winnipeg women reached out for help. She has pancreatic cancer, which is a tough cancer with a tough treatment program. She had chemotherapy here before traveling to Toronto for surgery. She is self employed and her earnings were almost non existent, the expenses around travel to Toronto were more than she could absorb. Cancer Crossing gladly gave her a hand up so she could pay this bill. Sometimes just knowing someone is in your corner can help as much as financial help does. We receive your donations gratefully at https://cancercrossing.com/, a tax deductible receipt will be provided.