Photo by Alexis Yobbagy (c), PhotoSensitive. Photographer Alexis was inspired to take this photo in memory of her late husband, Jack Sullivan, who passed away in 1994, after a courageous fight with nasal pharyngeal carcinoma. Alexis says, "I wanted to say that he continues to be so real to us, he might still need his shoes."

Cancer Connections has arrived in Vancouver. If you have a chance to walk through the outdoor exhibition at 200 Granville Street, I highly recommend it.

The black and white portraits of everyday Canadians exposes the human side of living with cancer — all the good, the bad and the ugly as well as the love, the sorrow and the humour.

The exhibit is presented in partnership with PhotoSensitive and runs until May 2.

Adding our daffodil pins to the symbolic garden. Chris Gailus, Colleen O'Neill, me, and Drew Hellevang

The sun was shining on Daffodil Day in Vancouver. The event was a great success — from the inspirational speeches to the sea of daffodils in the crowd, to the many moving signatures on the Field of Hope.

Chris Gailus of Global BC was our emcee and he did a wonderful job. As did our featured speakers, Colleen O’Neill and Drew Hellevang.

Colleen shared her story about thriving after breast cancer. She’s now a volunteer with our Cancer Connection service and helps other women on their cancer journey.

And 19-year-old Drew inspired the crowd when he spoke abut participating at Camp Goodtimes over the years after his cancer diagnosis as a child.

Thank you to everyone who participated and also to those who showed their support for people in the cancer fight by wearing the daffodil pin and by giving courageously.

Here are a few photos taken on the day:

The Daffodil Ladies are always a hit with young and old.

Drew Hellevang stole the show when he shared his story about how important Camp Goodtimes is to kids going through cancer.

 

Everyone was invited to add their personal message of support or remembrance on the Field of Hope. (photo by Henry T. Jue)

Wally Opal joined the crowd on April 9. Look at all those daffodil pins!

 

A reflective moment in front of the Field of Hope.