I am honoured to join Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation as CEO and to become part of such an extraordinary community.
For many years, I have worked in organizations dedicated to supporting people living with complex health challenges. Through that work, I have seen firsthand how essential community support is during difficult times. Wellspring’s mission—to support people living with cancer through evidence-informed programs, connection, and compassion—is deeply meaningful to me.
Over the coming months, my priority is to listen and learn. I look forward to meeting members, volunteers, staff, donors, and partners across the Wellspring network and hearing your stories, insights, and hopes for the future.
What already stands out to me is the remarkable spirit of this community. Every day, Wellspring helps people navigate the emotional, physical, and practical impacts of cancer. That work is made possible through the dedication of volunteers, the generosity of donors, and the courage of members who support one another through their journeys.
Please accept my gratitude for the role that each of you play in making this community special. I am grateful for the opportunity to build on Wellspring’s strong foundation and to working with the team and community to help guide the organization into its next chapter of impact.
I look forward to meeting many of you in the weeks and months ahead.
Warmly,
Brenda Delodder
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Hello Brenda,
I hope that you enjoy your journey with this fabulous organization.
I first got involved with Wellspring on the advice of an amazing councilor – Celestina Martopullo. I had been discussing my wife’s cancer journey with friends in the neighborhood as I found it helpful for me to talk about it. My wife did not want me talking to anyone about it as she felt it was her/our personal journey. We discussed that with Celestina and she agreed and suggested that I check out Wellspring.
I enrolled in the Compass for the Caregiver program (twice actually over the journey). I found Wellspring to be a very supportive and helpful community, and anything was safely discussable inside those walls. I found the Wellspring programs very helpful and as a bonus I felt as though I was able to help other participants with thoughts and ideas that may not have occurred to them otherwise. So that felt good too.
My wife passed on November 29, 2025 after a three and a half year battle with Pancreatic cancer.
In December I called to make a donation and told the lady what had happened. She immediately got Scott to give me a call and he mentioned the bereavement class (prototype) that was just coming together. He enrolled me in the class and I found it very helpful. The timing of the bereavement programs could not have been better for me.
I am very grateful to the people of Wellspring for the work they do and the support they provide. This is truly a fabulous organization of wonderful caring people.
Hopefully this provides you some insight from someone that has benefited from the Wellspring experience.
Bruce Munro
Hello Bruce,
I just read your comments. My Sympathy on the passing of your wife. She did well considering her diagnosis. Not much consolation, I know. I hope she had Quality of Life – mostly.
I, too, lost my husband to cancer, in 2017. Adjusting. I am a 15 year Volunteer with Wellspring. I love Wellspring and the work they do! I am on an LOA at present. May return soon. I miss my Wed mornings on the front desk.
Your story really provides a nice introduction to Wellspring! Thank you.