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In October 2026, Wellspring launched Exercise and Educate \u2013 Punjabi<\/a>, a new program designed to make cancer-specific exercise and community connection more accessible to Punjabi-speaking people living with cancer. The program is an extension of Wellspring\u2019s well-established Exercise and Educate program, designed by Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed and her team at the University of Calgary\u2019s Health and Wellness Lab, and adopted by Wellspring in 2018.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How this new program came to fruition is a story about Mannat, a PhD student in Calgary, whose early life experience with illness and subsequent exposure to cancer, sparked her passion to ensure that everyone, including those in her own community, could receive the support they need when illness changes their lives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mannat\u2019s Journey to Help Others<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Mannat’s interest in the relationship between health and physical activity began when she was just five years old. Diagnosed with an autoimmune condition that has no cure, she learned early that physical activity could help manage symptoms and contribute to her well-being.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThen in second grade, I learned about cancer, and when my teacher told me there are researchers looking for cures and ways to support people with cancer, I said \u2018that\u2019s what I want to do with my life,\u201d she said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As she grew older, cancer came closer to home. In grade seven, her mother experienced a breast cancer scare, and Mannat saw how much the support of her healthcare team meant to her mother and their family.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Later, a cousin was diagnosed with cancer and died within a month. Witnessing the devastation and challenges their family endured had a huge impact on Mannat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis was when I came face to face with the reality of cancer and I also got to see how difficult it was for him and his family to navigate the system, with the language and cultural barriers and gaps in understanding. That really stuck with me \u2014 how challenging this can be,\u201d she said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When two of her grandparents were subsequently diagnosed with cancer, Mannat’s understanding deepened. She became increasingly aware that, although Alberta offers programs and resources for people affected by cancer, not everyone can access them easily.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Passion Turned Research Mission<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

While completing her Master\u2019s degree, Mannat worked with Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, a UCalgary professor and researcher whose team develops exercise oncology programs for people affected by cancer. Mannat shared her interest in understanding the barriers facing South Asian communities, which eventually became the focus of her PhD research.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through interviews conducted in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English, Mannat explored why people from these communities might struggle to access exercise oncology programs or participate in physical activity. Her research identified several barriers, including language, a lack of culturally familiar spaces, inaccessible locations, and the stigma surrounding cancer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At one point, while sharing information about her research at a place of worship in a South Asian community, Mannat noticed people were drawn to the word \u201cexercise\u201d but quickly turned away when they saw \u201ccancer.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome even ran away!\u201d she recalled with surprise. \u201cIt was sad and unfortunate, but I tried to look at the bright side; it got people running!\u201d she laughed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Humour aside, Mannat felt compassion for those who lacked the openness about cancer she had experienced growing up in Canada.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCancer can be so isolating for anyone, but in the South Asian community, it\u2019s even more isolating because, for many, they can\u2019t talk about it; it\u2019s taboo,\u201d she explained.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Determined to address these barriers, Mannat helped develop EXCEL \u2013 Punjabi, a culturally and linguistically tailored version of an existing program created by Culos-Reed\u2019s exercise oncology team.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It was an important step forward. But Mannat wanted to take things further: to help bring these programs to more people who need them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s where Wellspring came in.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building on its longstanding partnership with Dr. Culos-Reed’s team, Wellspring drew on Mannat’s research and experience to develop Exercise and Educate \u2013 Punjabi<\/a>, adapting its existing program to better meet the language and cultural needs of Punjabi-speaking people affected by cancer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When research becomes real-world change<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

For Wellspring, Exercise and Educate \u2013 Punjabi was a natural fit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see research and community partnerships lead to something that can make a real difference in people\u2019s lives,\u201d said Niki Fehr, Wellspring\u2019s Program Director. \u201cBy adapting our programs to reflect people\u2019s language and cultural needs, we\u2019re helping make cancer support more welcoming and accessible.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The new program, led by a Punjabi-speaking instructor, is now offered weekly at Genesis Centre in northeast Calgary. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From Mannat\u2019s perspective, offering the program in Punjabi is paramount, but location is also a key factor in helping to make participation in the program more manageable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTransportation can be a significant obstacle for people who have to rely on others for rides, so offering this Wellspring program at Genesis Centre, an area of the city that is home to a large South Asian population, is a huge bonus,\u201d she said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost is a big factor too. All Wellspring programs are free, removing a financial barrier for people who may already be managing the additional expenses and demands that accompany cancer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor this population (and other minorities), there are so many barriers to gaining access to exercise and other interventions that would be beneficial when they have cancer, and financial is just one of them, so the fact that Wellspring\u2019s programs are free is very helpful,\u201d said Mannat. \u201cAdd to that, even those who can pay, to have access to the expertise of cancer-specific exercise for free \u2013 that\u2019s huge.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From Dream to Open Door<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

For any researcher, seeing years of study translate into a program that can make a tangible difference is a significant milestone. For Mannat, the launch of Exercise and Educate \u2013 Punjabi is especially meaningful because it brings together her personal motivation, research, and a deep-rooted passion for making cancer support more accessible.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI am just so grateful to Wellspring for seeing the importance of this and wanting to take it on and make it part of their offerings,\u201d said Mannat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And while the benefits of the exercise program are evidenced, and the mental health benefits are noted, Mannat believes something equally powerful happens when people unaccustomed to sharing find a space where they find companionship, understanding, and reassurance that they are not alone.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing people come together for exercise and then spend time talking openly about their cancer experiences is amazing. You hear them sharing and asking each other questions, and before you know it, the program blossoms into this community of people who care,\u201d she said. \u201cThis sense of community that happens with all the programming Wellspring offers and all the exercise oncology programs as well is one of the most beautiful things to witness.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the big picture, the new program represents more than the introduction of another exercise class at Wellspring; it is an example of what can happen when dedication leads to research that opens doors and becomes meaningful support in people’s lives.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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