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Has To Face Cancer Alone

Welcome. Wellspring Calgary is a registered charity offering programs and services that meet the emotional, social and practical needs of people living with cancer – those diagnosed, caregivers and kids. If you or a loved one has cancer, Wellspring is here for you.
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Cancer Is Not Cancelled

In a year of significant upheaval, we are keenly aware that our community of support is more important to you than ever before. We are thrilled to announce all Wellspring Calgary donations from now until July 15 will be matched, up to $110,000!
To make a matched donation, click here!

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You or a loved one has cancer? At Wellspring, we ‘get it.’

Every day, over 60 Albertans hear the words:
“You have cancer.”

One in two of us will hear these words in our lifetime.

We're so glad you found us.

Wellspring is here for you – whether you have cancer or you’re caring for someone who does.

All Wellspring programs and services are offered free of charge and without referral to southern Alberta residents. Programs and services are available online, over the phone and in-person – meeting you where you are or where you feel most comfortable.

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Our Programs & Services

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Educational

Receive information, strategies and tools to live well with cancer.

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Movement and Meditation

Participate in programs featuring physical and mental activities to increase strength, build resilience, manage stress, and calm the mind.

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Self-Care

Meet with others to share experiences and strategies, and benefit from learning and caring for yourself.

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Expressive Arts

Express yourself or escape cancer for a few hours through visual arts, writing, music and more.

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Wellspring Member Stories

Hear from our members about their cancer experience and how Wellspring has impacted their lives.

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Kerrie Gagne

My name is Kerrie Gagne and at 48 years old, I am living with a rare, non-curable form of blood cancer called AL Cardiac Amyloidosis. This happens when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in organs and interferes with their normal function.
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Siok L

When Siok was diagnosed with cancer she struggled in silence at first – concerned with the stigma around her illness – feeling ashamed to seek support. But today Siok is a proud and cherished member of Wellspring, and she hopes sharing her story will help others to overcome barriers that keep them from getting the help and support they need.
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Christine Brown: Never Prepared

My story may be a bit different than most – not that there is a "normal" cancer story. I was actually prepping for a preventative bilateral mastectomy (to prevent breast cancer for the nubes out there).
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Donna Ouellette

Donna Ouellette regularly wraps herself in her beloved Indigenous blanket to quiet her complex emotions. Donna is the first to say, she is not the same person she was five years ago.
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Bob Taylor

The day Bob Taylor learned he had cancer was not the worst day of his life. The worst day was three years earlier in February of 2015 when he lost his son Chris, at age 37, to Leukemia.
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Marilyn Ostryznik

This month marks my seventh year as a Wellspring Calgary volunteer. As a 20-year breast cancer survivor, this work is especially meaningful to me as I feel deeply connected to Wellspring’s vision to ensure no one has to face cancer alone.
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Judy Walton

Judy Walton didn’t have time for cancer. With a busy blended household of five kids, a husband in poor health, and a fast-paced career, her agenda was full.
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Kate Bilson

In July 2019, on the eve of a much-anticipated departure for a family vacation in Italy, Kate Bilson found a lump in her breast.
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Gina Chavez

I was 28 years old with an 18-month-old baby when I found out I had cervical cancer. While it was caught at a very early stage and treatable with surgery, it meant I wasn’t able to have more children and that was not my life plan at that time.
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Sandi Anderson

Sandi Anderson is perpetually grateful. “I have so many blessings in my life, I can’t even tell you,” she says earnestly. This seems like an odd expression coming from an early 50s mother and grandmother who is presently in the throes of treatment for metastasized breast cancer.
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