{"id":15241,"date":"2026-04-01T19:07:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/?p=15241"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:07:22","slug":"ruths-story-the-other-side-of-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/blog\/2026\/04\/01\/ruths-story-the-other-side-of-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruth&#8217;s Story: The Other Side of Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many months while enduring cancer treatment, Fridays brought a measure of relief for Ruth as she rolled out a yoga mat at Wellspring and settling into the quiet calm of a restorative yoga practice. It was a small ritual that helped carry her through chemotherapy, two surgeries and radiation \u2013 and a place where she could simply be herself, surrounded by people who understood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWellspring was a godsend to me,\u201d she said. \u201cI loved the community. I loved that I didn\u2019t have to worry about being bald, or covering up. Everyone knew what I was going through and could relate.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ruth was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2024. What followed was more than a year of intense treatment: six rounds of chemotherapy, two surgeries including a bilateral mastectomy, radiation, and targeted therapy.<\/p>\n<p>At home, Ruth and her husband Christian were also navigating a busy family routine with their three children, a son and two daughters, all teenagers when their mom was diagnosed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were very open with the kids; we talked about everything,\u201d she said. \u201cWe tried to emphasize that it wasn\u2019t the cancer making me ill, it was the treatment, and the treatment was getting rid of the cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She credits Christian with helping keep the family on the rails during the most difficult months. \u201cHe was our rock; he was steadfast through it all, and still is,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Wellspring was also an important part of her journey through cancer and treatment. When she felt well enough, she moved on from <a href=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/program\/yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yoga<\/a>, sampling various other programs, including <a href=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/program\/healing-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healing Journey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/program\/brain-fog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brain Fog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/program\/cancer-exercise-exercise-programs\/\">Exercise and Educate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/program\/meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound Bath Meditation<\/a>, Look Good Feel Better, Anticancer Lifestyle, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/program\/returning-to-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Return to Work.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI made some really good lifelong friends that I\u2019m still in touch with, even after being back to work,\u201d she said. \u201cWellspring was such a gift during treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cancervive: A way to Bounce Back and Give Back<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>By August 2025, Ruth had completed active treatment and embraced the path to recovery by setting a new goal for herself and seizing the opportunity to help others on a cancer journey. Together with Christian, Ruth registered for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancervive.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cancervive<\/a>, an annual cycling fundraiser for Wellspring Alberta.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When you have cancer, your sole focus should be on getting better, not worrying about how you\u2019re going to access support. During treatment, many people have to go on medical leave and live on a reduced income. Wellspring removes that financial barrier by offering their programs for free, which is pretty incredible! Supporting Cancervive felt like a meaningful way to help ensure those programs continue, paying it forward from one cancer survivor to the next,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<p>The pair set their sights on the 25-kilometre distance and began fundraising and training.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a great goal for me to work toward,\u201d Ruth said. \u201cI had been keeping up my health with yoga at Wellspring, and we were doing lots of dog walks, but I really didn\u2019t feel like I was in very good shape anymore, so this gave me incentive and a goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Typically an active family, exercise was a regular part of their routine, but now they had upped the ante.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got back on my Peloton, we would go bike riding in the evenings, and we even did a practice run on the Legacy Trail between Canmore and Banff,\u201d she said. \u201cThat was a big turning point \u2014 it\u2019s when I felt like I can do this. I had felt so sick and out of shape for so long, but this made me feel strong and hopeful,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>On event day, Ruth and Christian adopted a relaxed approach, focused on taking in the sights and enjoying their time in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe called ourselves <em>The View Crew<\/em>, stopping to take pictures and have snacks along the way,\u201d she said. \u201cThe pace was perfect. I met lots of other survivors and I could keep up a conversation. It was a great day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Crossing the finish line brought a powerful sense of accomplishment and a warm welcome from family members, including Ruth\u2019s mom and sister, and the Wellspring community that had supported her on her path.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15243\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15243\" title=\"Ruth and Christian Finish line\" src=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-and-Christian-Finish-line-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth and Christian Finish line\" width=\"450\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-and-Christian-Finish-line-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-and-Christian-Finish-line-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-and-Christian-Finish-line-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-and-Christian-Finish-line-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-and-Christian-Finish-line.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruth and Christian at the finish line.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Back in the Saddle<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>With cancer behind her, Ruth\u2019s next important step was returning to the job she is passionate about. In October 2025, thanks in part to what she learned through Wellspring\u2019s Return to Work program, she was able to negotiate a gradual return to her role as a Senior Administrative Assistant at WestJet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love my job, the company, and all the travel it affords our family. After three months on a gradual path, I was able to get back to full time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>And while life has eased into its new rhythms, the cycling part of the journey isn\u2019t over for Ruth and Christian; they have once again committed to joining the Cancervive ride on September 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not all, they are also setting their sights on an even bigger challenge, the New York City Marathon in November 2026! Viewing Cancervive as part of their cross-training for the marathon, the pair are on an upward trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a big goal, that\u2019s for sure, but we just decided to go for it,\u201d Ruth said.<\/p>\n<p>True to form, they plan to approach the marathon the same way they approached Cancervive; with a sense of adventure and a plan to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>For Ruth, the marathon represents something deeper, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s kind of a celebration,\u201d she said. \u201cA nod to my body for all it has carried me through and a celebration of all we can do now that I\u2019m healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And as she continues moving forward through family milestones, bike rides, work days, run days, and new challenges, Wellspring remains an important part of her story.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWellspring gave me strength, community, and hope when I needed it most. I am grateful,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15244\" style=\"width: 423px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15244\" title=\"Ruth ringing the cancer gong\" src=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-ringing-the-cancer-gong-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth ringing the cancer gong\" width=\"423\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-ringing-the-cancer-gong-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-ringing-the-cancer-gong-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-ringing-the-cancer-gong-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-ringing-the-cancer-gong-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/Ruth-ringing-the-cancer-gong.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruth ringing the cancer gong.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Support Cancervive 2026 and all the riders riding for the human side of cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur4djh\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/give.wellspring.ca\/event\/2026-cancervive\/make-a-donation\" href=\"https:\/\/give.wellspring.ca\/event\/2026-cancervive\/make-a-donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/give.wellspring.ca\/event\/2026-cancervive\/make-a-donation\">https:\/\/give.wellspring.ca\/event\/2026-cancervive\/make-a-donation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many months while enduring cancer treatment, Fridays brought a measure of relief for Ruth as she rolled out a yoga mat at Wellspring and settling into the quiet calm of a restorative yoga practice. 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