Mélanie's Way

08/11/2026

One of our wish recipients, Colleen, wrote a book offering an honest and deeply personal reflection on the challenges of facing a cancer diagnosis at a younger age. Through sharing her experiences, struggles, and insights, Colleen’s voice continues to resonate beyond her lifetime.

In honor of Colleen’s legacy, all proceeds made from the sale of this book will be donated to Mélanie’s Way.

07/25/2026

Always a pleasure when we can meet our wish recipients in person!

Shannon got to meet with Amanda, her fairy godmother, who helped make her trip of a lifetime come true!

Back in April, Shannon's wish was to meet her pen pal Tim of 25 years for the first time in New Zealand. Together they got to experience Hobbiton, Māori culture, and enjoy an amazing trip!

06/08/2026

Shannon's wish part 2: Hobbiton, Māori Culture & Memories 🌿✨

Shannon’s New Zealand adventure continued with unforgettable experiences — from visiting Hobbiton and exploring Rotorua to experiencing Māori culture and food at the Mitai Māori Village. Her trip to the Weta Workshop tour was a ton of fun with plenty of “very dad humor” jokes from the guide 😄

Between the stunning scenery, nonstop laughter, and quirky adventures along the way, the New Zealand trip was everything she had hoped for. What made it even more special was experiencing all of these magical moments and incredible new experiences with her long-time pen pal! 💙

Thank you, Shannon, for sharing your journey with us.

05/08/2026

💫 Help Us Grant More Wishes
💝 Donate today: melaniesway.com/donate

At Mélanie’s Way, we grant wishes for young women living with metastatic or relapsed cancer — creating moments of joy, connection, and memory-making with the people they love most.

Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of granting wishes to almost 90 women: family vacations, reunions with loved ones, meaningful celebrations, bucket-list adventures, and simple moments that mean everything.

As more applications continue to come in, community support is what allows us to keep saying “yes” to these women and their families when it matters most. This year, we hope to reach — and surpass — our goal of helping more than 100 women and their families create meaningful memories together. 💙

If you’ve ever thought about supporting Mélanie’s Way, now is a wonderful time to help us continue granting wishes and creating lasting memories. Every donation — big or small — truly makes a difference.

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Mélanie’s Way extends the definition of serving young women with metastatic or relapsed cancer beyond the medical arena – to focus on maximizing joy and crea...

04/25/2026

We’re so grateful to see Mélanie’s Way featured in the Prince George Citizen — helping share the heart behind what we do!

📍Don't forget to join us on Saturday May 2 at The Exploration Place in Prince George. Come learn more about the impact of these wishes, meet the community behind the mission, and help us continue creating meaningful moments for women and families who need them most.

We would love to see you there. ✨RSVP: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/melaniesway/events/wishing-on-a-northern-star-with-melanies-way/

Rob Chalmers, who grew up in Prince George, is bringing a charity event to Exploration Place to honour his wife who he lost to metastatic cancer in 2015.

04/20/2026

Kelly’s Dream Family Getaway 🌊💙
(Part 2: The Stay🌴💦✨)

From the moment they arrived, the excitement never slowed down.

“I wish I had a GoPro on my head,” Kelly said. “Every time we turned a corner and the kids saw something new, they were screaming and running — just so happy.”

From water slides and beach days to meeting SpongeBob and even a full family “sliming,” every day was packed with fun. But what stood out most wasn’t just the activities — it was the time together.

No schedules. No stress. Just being present.

“There was no ‘put your phone down’… we were just in it the whole time.”

Even leaving was hard — one of the kids had a full meltdown because he didn’t want to go home.

Looking back, Kelly shared it best:
“It filled up my bucket and memories in more ways than I thought it was going to.”

Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your beautiful family and your story with us. 💙

04/15/2026

The Start of Her Dream Trip (Kelly's Wish Part 1)

This is the moment everything became real.

When Kelly told her kids they were going on their wish trip, the excitement was instant — questions, smiles, and that growing realization that this was actually happening.

That night, no one thought they’d sleep… but instead, “I’ve never seen them run to bed faster,” Kelly shared. “They were so excited just to wake up in the morning.”

By 4am, they were already dressed and ready to go — wide awake, full of energy, and counting down the minutes until takeoff.

Soon, Kelly, her husband, and their five kids were on their way to Punta Cana for a week at the Nickelodeon Resort — a trip filled with sunshine, water slides, and nonstop family fun.

And it all started with this moment. 💫