Some people can identify a single moment that changed the course of their lives. For me, that moment came in 2007, when Wellspring opened its doors in Calgary and I joined the organization as program director.<\/p>\n
From the very beginning, there was something special about Wellspring Alberta. It wasn’t simply the programs; it was the people. It was the staff, volunteers, facilitators, and donors, who created a community rooted in compassion, dignity, and hope. Together, we shared a mission that no one should have to face cancer alone. Little did I know how, in time, that mission would touch my own life.<\/p>\n
Just one year later, cancer came knocking. I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. One day I was supporting people living with cancer; the next, I was learning what it meant to hear those frightening words myself.<\/p>\n
My doctors and nurses cared for me with extraordinary skill and compassion. My friends and family rallied around me. And Wellspring wrapped itself around me in a different, but equally important way. It offered understanding, encouragement, friendship, and the reassurance that I did not have to walk that road alone.<\/p>\n
Cancer changed me. It deepened my appreciation for life, for connection, and for every precious day we are given. Today, nearly 20 years later, I am grateful to say I\u2019m still here, and I\u2019m still a part of Wellspring.<\/p>\n
Over the years, I have watched Wellspring grow from a bold vision to a lifeline supporting thousands of Albertans facing cancer. I have seen people arrive feeling afraid, uncertain, and alone, and leave feeling stronger and more hopeful \u2013 empowered by connection. I have witnessed caregivers find tools for coping, and families find a community of compassion.<\/p>\n
As someone who has been a part of Wellspring since the beginning, I can tell you with complete confidence that donor support makes all of this possible. Wellspring Alberta exists because people like you choose to care and want to contribute.<\/p>\n