The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Dr. Raymond Kim, Scientific Lead at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research, discusses OurGenes at The Princess Margaret—a study offering genetic testing to 100,000 participants, including host Lisa LaFlamme. Plus, Kristin Light shares her journey from a routine test to discovering she carried a rare inherited cancer gene.

Listen to the full episode today on your favourite streaming platform and at CARRYTHEFIRE.ca/Podcast. New episodes available every Tuesday.

06/01/2026

Event season is in full swing and we’re excited to share that our second session of Ignite Your Impact is heading your way.

Join our very own Ashni Ramsammy (Senior Manager, Cricket) and Sydney Wade (Senior Coordinator, Walk Programs) and learn last-minute fundraising tips that’ll help you exceed your goals.

Session Two Details:
🗓 Date: June 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m.

RSVP Now: https://bit.ly/4edBXtC

Join us from the comfort of your own home. Let's for a world free from the fear of cancer.

06/01/2026

Canada’s largest street cricket fundraiser, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Cricket event, has raised a record-breaking $1.3 million in support of life-saving cancer research. 🏏🎉

What started as a powerful community event has quickly become a movement — bringing together more than 60 teams, over 650 participants, survivors, celebrities, supporters, and cricket enthusiasts at Celebration Square in Mississauga, all united by a common goal: creating a world free from the fear of cancer.

This achievement is a testament to the power of sport, community, and collective action. Every dollar raised will help fuel groundbreaking cancer research, innovative treatments, and improved patient care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated, donated, volunteered, and helped make this record-breaking event possible. Your commitment is making a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones across Canada and around the world.

We can’t wait to see you for Season 3! 🏆

05/26/2026

At 25, D’Arcy Bowker went from half‑marathon training to a diagnosis of a rare tumour. When her cancer later spread, Dr. Wong from The Princess Margaret enrolled D’Arcy in a new theranostics clinical trial. D’Arcy shares how innovative cancer care saved her life and inspired her to support others living with chronic illness.

Listen to the full episode today on your favourite streaming platform and at CARRYTHEFIRE.ca/Podcast. New episodes available every Tuesday.

05/25/2026

Our most requested restock is back, but not for long! Time is running out to get the Comfort Mug + CTF Notebook for just $30. Pair your favorite morning brew with this sturdy and sleek notebook, while accelerating groundbreaking cancer research at The Princess Margaret.

Get them before they’re gone: https://shop.carrythefire.ca

05/19/2026

After going through chemotherapy and radiation to treat his throat cancer, Paul Lonergan was in remission. But he always knew it could return. Thanks to a landmark clinical trial at The Princess Margaret, Dr. Spreafico and her team caught Paul’s cancer early when it came back and saved his life again.

Listen to the full episode today on your favourite streaming platform and at CARRYTHEFIRE.ca/Podcast. New episodes available every Tuesday.

05/15/2026

Our Summer Cottage Lottery has launched! Celebrate 30 incredible years of Lottery with us by entering to win one of three grand prize cottages, all in support of groundbreaking cancer research and care at The Princess Margaret. See the full range of prizes at princessmargaretlotto.com and buy your tickets today.

05/13/2026

It’s International Nurses Week, and we’re recognizing the incredible nursing teams who provide comfort, compassion, and care to patients and their families every day.

Whether they offered reassurance during a difficult moment, celebrated milestones alongside you, or simply made you feel less alone, nurses play an important role in so many cancer journeys.

If a nurse at The Princess Margaret has gone above and beyond for you or a loved one, consider making a donation in their honour. Your tribute will not only recognize their impact, but will also help fund life-saving cancer research and care.

Donate to Honour Your Cancer Hero today: https://thepmcf.ca/ways-to-give/hero/

05/12/2026

Beth Johnston was a lifelong athlete and busy mother of two when her leukemia diagnosis forced her to confront losing the one tool that always helped her cope with tough times: running. Despite her diagnosis, Beth shares how movement became her lifeline through her cancer treatment and recovery.

Listen to the full episode today on your favourite streaming platform and at CARRYTHEFIRE.ca/Podcast. New episodes available every Tuesday.