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Anyone who has visited Wellspring\u2019s Birmingham Gilgan house over the past 18 years has likely met Wellspring volunteer Jim Turner.<\/p>\n

With a charisma and warmth that makes anyone feel at ease in his presence, he holds a special place in the hearts of those who know him, including Wellspring\u2019s Associate of Mission Delivery, Susy Borges. \u201cJim exemplifies the essence of volunteerism, and he is always there to lend a hand with a gracious heart. We are so grateful to have him on our team!\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Starting as a volunteer support driver back in the early 2000s and taking on multiple volunteer roles over the years, Jim has touched countless lives in the Oakville community. The best thing is, he does it because he loves it. \u201cPeople often ask me if it\u2019s depressing, but that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Everyone supports and uplifts each other at Wellspring. Yes, there can be a mix of emotions, but there is actually a lot of laughter, too,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Typically, Wellspring volunteers have a connection to cancer, whether they have had it themselves or have cared for someone with cancer. It helps members to feel understood. From the outside, you wouldn\u2019t know that cancer has long been a part of Jim\u2019s life\u2014but he was first diagnosed 19 years ago.<\/p>\n

After visiting the doctor for an unrelated issue, doctors discovered a small isolated enlarged lymph node in Jim\u2019s neck, and a series of tests confirmed he had a type of non-Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma called stage 1 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. He was required\u00a0to undergo chemotherapy and radiation, which Jim successfully completed. Although he knew about Wellspring through his wife, Shelley, he didn\u2019t feel ready to become a member. Instead, he\u00a0used his firsthand experience to volunteer.<\/p>\n

Although the fear of recurrence was ever-present, doctors were confident they wouldn\u2019t see Jim again. He spent 15 years in remission, and every year, he was getting better and better. So, when he received news 16 years later\u00a0that his cancer had returned, he was equally shocked and devastated.<\/p>\n

Eventually, his whole face and neck swelled up from the enlarged lymph nodes. \u201cI looked like a chipmunk with a mouth full of food,\u201d he says. He knew it was bad, and the aggressive stem cell treatment took a huge toll on his physical and mental health. \u201cI was fatigued; I had memory issues and balance issues; I couldn\u2019t drive or concentrate. Honestly, I couldn\u2019t see a way forward for myself,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

But this time was different. After 18 years of supporting others with cancer as a volunteer, Jim was ready for his own support. So, momentarily, he hung up his volunteer hat to step into the role he most needed at the time\u2014a Wellspring member. \u201cI knew what Wellspring could do for me, and it was just there, waiting in the wings,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Finding stillness <\/strong><\/p>\n

Jim signed up for Relaxation and Visualization, Cancer-Related Fatigue, and Reiki to help with his fear of recurrence\u2014which was more intense this time around. \u201cTypically, I keep busy to distract myself from these negative thoughts. But in quiet moments, they can resurface, and I now use all the techniques I have learnt to identify when they appear so I can pause, relax, and take myself to a different place. These calming measures help me take the stress away,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Jim\u2019s family recently welcomed two new granddaughters into the world. \u201cI even use these relaxation techniques when holding the babies\u00a0because they allow me to be present and calm,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Because it benefits his mental health, Jim sets aside time daily to sit down with no noise, close his eyes, and relax. \u201cAll these programs help my mental health in one way or another. Partially because it takes your mind off the cancer, but they also teach you new ways to approach and deal with your cancer,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Regaining physical health<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stem cell treatment uses a form of high-dose chemotherapy \u2013 which is approximately ten times the dose of regular chemotherapy. Because of this, Jim was in bad shape after leaving the hospital. \u201cPhysically, I felt as low as I could get. I had a lot of issues with mobility, from the many procedures in my neck, and difficulty with my upper body and arm movement,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

From experience volunteering and seeing how positively it impacted other members, Jim knew the best thing he could do was join Wellspring\u2019s Cancer Exercise Program. \u201cMy progression through the program and what I could do after it was life-changing. Mentally, it boosted my confidence, and physically, I could walk upstairs again. All my energy and balance came back \u2013 it was the catalyst to get me going again,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Jim recalls how the program leaders and members\u00a0helped to keep him motivated. \u201cAnother member told me I inspired her, but I told her that she was the one who inspired me. Everyone is like a family, and it\u2019s such a confidence boost \u2013 seeing how far everyone progresses from day one to the end of the program,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The lack of balance was particularly frustrating for Jim. Even tasks as simple as putting on clothing in the morning proved difficult. Jim says both the Cancer Exercise Program and Chair Yoga helped him to balance again. \u201cThey had me lifting weights on a bosu ball, which was hard at the start, but in the end, I could do it! I also learned a lot from Chair Yoga \u2013 it is great for my balance, mobility, joint health, flexibility, and\u00a0upper body strength,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Wellspring fills the gap<\/strong><\/p>\n

After cancer treatment\u00a0and throughout remission, Jim felt like he was in limbo, but luckily, he knew about Wellspring\u2019s support. He says others may feel like they are in a Neverland where they don\u2019t know what to do or who to turn to. People with cancer receive treatment and care from the hospital, and then it ends, but their physical and emotional scars are still present. \u201cWellspring fills the gap in healthcare with all the support mechanisms that either aren\u2019t available or are too expensive to afford \u2013 and Wellspring is free of charge,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

According to Jim, his sister summed up Wellspring best when she made a generous donation. \u201cIn her donation, she wrote that she believed that the support of Wellspring\u00a0and my wife Shelley was why I am still in their lives today,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

A message to Wellspring\u2019s supporters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wellspring wouldn\u2019t be possible without its supporters. It isn\u2019t government or hospital funded and relies solely on generous donations from the public. Over the past 18 years, Jim has witnessed firsthand the incredible impact these donations have on the lives of people around Canada\u2014including himself.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe contribution that Wellspring supporters make to a member’s life and the lives of their family members is immeasurable. I don\u2019t even know all the people who support Wellspring, but they are just as important as the doctors who gave me treatment. They are a part of my care team and are in my direct circle of care. Wellspring wouldn\u2019t exist without them, and they fill such a void.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think many people who donate to a charity or volunteer don\u2019t really know the difference they are making, but it\u2019s such a huge difference. Without the Wellspring supporters, I couldn\u2019t have this vital care. I think about everyone involved in my care, including the supporters, donors, and volunteers who have taken me to where I am today. I may never know or meet them, but they are there for me,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the Halton Region Community Investment Fund generously supported Wellspring\u2019s Skills and Strategies programs. This grant has directly and positively impacted Jim, who is a member and volunteer at Wellspring\u2019s Birmingham Gilgan House in Oakville. Wellspring would like to thank the Halton Region for changing the lives of so many members in the Halton region through their generosity.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Donate to Wellspring today.<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply to become a volunteer.<\/a><\/p>\n

Become a member.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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