Anyone with cancer will tell you it’s the fight of their life. We believe it takes a community to fight cancer, and Relay For Life is one of the ways communities across BC and the Yukon can join the fight.

I recently had the privilege of attending the 20th annual Coquitlam Relay For Life – an event that was started by a passionate volunteer in 1999 and has grown to become the largest Relay For Life in Canada.

Relay For Life is a unique, empowering and unforgettable experience that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost and mobilizes communities to fight back against cancer. For more information or to get involved visit www.relaybc.ca

Thank you to the volunteers who make Relay For Life possible, and to the communities who embrace it and have joined our fight for life!

Daffodil Month and Daffodil Day 2011 were a great success. Thank you to everyone who took the time to wear our daffodil pin, to make a donation and join us at our Daffodil Day events across the province.

Here in Vancouver our Daffodil Day event on the lawn of Vancouver Art Gallery was a great success. People of all ages came out and shared their stories. Young and old an in between, it seems everyone has been touched by cancer and by the end of the event our Daffodil Wall wore the names of all those we are fighting for – grandparents, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, partners and friends.

Unfortunately, the list is long. But with your help we are making a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer – and we are fighting this disease through research and prevention and education. And we will continue to be here for those who need our support – 1 888 939-3333

Here’s a video highlight of the Vancouver Daffodil Day event.