29 cyclists raise over half a million dollars during ride from Ontario to PEI for life-changing cancer support programs
Charlottetown, PEI – On Saturday, August 22, 2026, cyclists completed their over 3,000km journey from Oakville, ON, to Charlottetown, PEI, as part of Wellspring’s Ride for Cancer Support: Pedal to PEI, a biennial event, to help ensure people living with cancer can access free support programs across Canada. This year’s event raised over $525,000 for Wellspring, […]
Statement Regarding Closure of Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto
Like many across the cancer support community, we were saddened to learn that Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto has ceased operations after many years of serving individuals and families affected by cancer. Our thoughts are with the members, volunteers, staff, and supporters who have been part of that community over the years. We want to reassure […]
Eldon Testimonial Video: Help Through Dark Times
Eldon never expected a routine commitment to staying healthy would lead to a diagnosis of Stage 4 prostate cancer. Throughout his journey, Eldon has been supported by his family, friends, and his church community. He also found an unexpected source of strength through Wellspring and the community he found through the cancer exercise program at […]
Divine’s Story: More Than a Patient
For much of her life, Divine was always on the move. But in 2024, a stage 3 lung cancer diagnosis brought everything to a sudden halt. What began as severe pain in her leg led to the discovery of a blood clot. During follow-up testing, doctors found something concerning in her lungs. After additional scans […]
Jean’s Story: A Place That Felt Like Home
When Jean was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in September 2020, the world was in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between hospital visits at North York General Hospital and Sunnybrook, she was navigating cancer treatment during a time of uncertainty and isolation. That was when she discovered Wellspring. “I noticed a brochure about […]
Jane’s Story: Wellspring picked me up when I needed it most
Jane’s world shifted on October 2, 2018, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgery followed just weeks later, with radiation beginning in early 2019. Suddenly, she was navigating a whirlwind of appointments and emotions, while also supporting her two teenage sons and doing her best to sustain her business. Healing didn’t end when medical […]
A message from new Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation CEO: Brenda Delodder
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 […]
Heartfelt thanks to Christina Smith as she retires as CEO of Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Christina Smith for her dedicated leadership as CEO of Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation. Throughout her time with Wellspring, Christina has helped strengthen and grow a community where no one faces cancer alone. Her compassion, vision, and deep commitment have made a lasting impact on participants, volunteers, and staff across […]
Lejla’s Story: Finding Strength, One Step at a Time
When Lejla first received her diagnosis, it didn’t fully register. Years before the COVID-19 pandemic, she was told she had a condition that put her at higher risk for developing cancer. The name was unfamiliar, the implications unclear. “I came home and said, ‘I have some sickness… but it doesn’t mean anything except that I […]
Kathy and Peter’s Story: Living Well, Together
When Kathy’s husband Peter was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2009, their lives changed overnight. Like so many families facing cancer, they suddenly found themselves navigating medical appointments, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval. Not long after Peter’s diagnosis, a friend told Kathy about Wellspring. “It was the best thing we ever could have done,” Kathy says. […]