Hadlie's Bucket List Foundation

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Hadlie's Bucket List Foundation Hadlie's Bucket List Foundation is passionate about raising awareness, funding research and supporting local families affected by DIPG.

Hadlie's Bucket List Foundation is the first DIPG foundation in Canada. DIPG is an aggressive brain stem tumour found in children and has a 0% survival rate. Because of its location, not much progress has been made in treating this form of childhood brain cancer. Even a biopsy could be fatal because of the way the cells mingle with healthy cells and among vital centres for breathing and motor control. Most children live 6-18 months after being diagnosed. Our daughter, Hadlie, lived 10 months and 10 days after she was diagnosed on May 19, 2014, at 3 years old. Our foundation goal is to raise awareness of DIPG, support local families affected by DIPG, as well as raise money to fund research necessary to help understand and better treat this cancer, hopefully one day curing it. We are very excited to begin our foundation at this time, as there are researchers around the world who are making headway. It is motivating us even more to be successful in everything we do. One of our goals is to start a donation program in Edmonton for DIPG tumours. We have been blessed by so many friends, family members and strangers along our journey so far that it has also motivated us to give back as much as we can. Hadlie's joy for life pushes us forward everyday. All money raised will go toward achieving our goals. And we hope to one day start a bucket list program to enable other DIPG kids a chance to check something off of their bucket list.

It’s September! And with all the chaos that comes with back to school, summer ending, a change in the weather and new ro...
09/06/2026

It’s September! And with all the chaos that comes with back to school, summer ending, a change in the weather and new routines I’m almost always late putting up a reminder that September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness month. I haven’t shared much on this page in the last few years, but we have a big announcement this month and it might be something you are interested in being a part of. Making a difference, no matter how big or small in the life of a child or family fighting childhood cancer has always been important to us and I hope to be able to share more of that with you.

Happy Father’s Day to the dads! Your presence is irreplaceable! We love you!
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads! Your presence is irreplaceable! We love you!

Sending love today to every heart carrying something heavy this Father’s Day. 🤍

To the dads giving their all, the dads-to-be dreaming of the days ahead, the single dads carrying double the weight, and the stepdads who chose to love.

To those missing their dads, those without a dad, those struggling to become a dad, and those walking through loss.

To those with complicated relationships and to the ones who stepped in and did the job of a dad when they didn’t have to.

May you be reminded today that God sees every joy, every sacrifice, every ache, and every unanswered prayer. You are not forgotten. You are deeply loved by the Father who never leaves, never fails, and never stops caring.

Happy Father’s Day. 🤍🙏🏻

04/09/2026

the ones who name bright spots on the moon after someone they’ve lost 🌒

03/29/2026

There was only one photo taken yesterday. To me, that’s a sign of a great day! We did our usual breakfast at IHOP and then went bowling. We had so much fun and came back home to purple cupcakes. It’s so fun to hear your little cousins and brother talk about you like they know you. You, no doubt, would have your learners and be practicing driving. We talked about how we might be preparing to buy you your own car too and I have a feeling you and Kade would be driving around together already in his car. We all miss you so much! Happy birthday, Hadlie! We love you! 💜

This popping up today feels like more than just a coincidence. I went and visited Hadlie’s memorial stone at the cemeter...
03/03/2026

This popping up today feels like more than just a coincidence. I went and visited Hadlie’s memorial stone at the cemetery yesterday and have been missing her a little extra lately. Also, it’s birthday month and at this time in 2015 we were preparing to take our last family trip with her to Hawaii. There are still so many ways she is a part of our everyday life, but even having something as simple as this reminder pop up on my feed is a reminder of the good and bad. We’ve missed so much time together, sweet girl, but I’m so glad we made that bucket list and have so many happy memories!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hadlie has missed out on 10 Valentine’s Days, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t a part of them in o...
02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hadlie has missed out on 10 Valentine’s Days, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t a part of them in our home. We talk about her and include her whenever we talk about how much we love our family. Even if you aren’t a big Valentine’s Day celebrator I hope you still felt loved today!

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