Running for the Life I Got Back

I’m walking/running for The Ottawa Hospital because they gave me my life back — twice.

At 30 years old, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A few years later, I faced another life-altering diagnosis: severe Stage 4 endometriosis involving my pelvic nerves.

Both experiences changed my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. There were moments filled with fear, uncertainty, pain, and exhaustion — moments where I truly didn’t know how I would get through.

Throughout it all, The Ottawa Hospital gave me more than medical care. They gave me hope, support, compassion, and a team of people who stood beside me during some of the darkest days of my life.

Because of their care, I am now able to do something I once never thought would be possible: walk/run 5KM.

This race is more than just miles to me. It is a celebration of survival, healing, second chances, and the life I fought so hard to get back.

I’m fundraising to support the hospital that helped carry me through two of the hardest chapters of my life, and to help give hope to other women facing similar challenges, so they can receive the same compassionate care, support, and chance at healing when they need it most.

Learn More About My Journey

* My story with The Ottawa Hospital

* News interviews on endometriosis advocacy and survivorship

* Raising awareness for breast cancer and endometriosis

Support My Fundraiser

Every donation, no matter the size, is helping support the care, research, and compassion that change lives every single day at The Ottawa Hospital. I know this because that care changed mine.

There was a time when I could not imagine feeling hopeful, healthy, or strong enough to do something like this race. Today, every mile I walk/run is a reminder of how far healing can take us when we are given the right support.

By donating, you are helping give hope to people facing some of the hardest moments of their lives — including women navigating breast cancer, endometriosis, chronic pain, and other complex health challenges.

Thank you for helping more patients receive the same care, compassion, and second chance that helped me find my way back to life.