Polewalkers For a Cure

07/25/2026

Happy Birthday Pam and Don!
This morning we walked one of our favourite walks we call the Ten Mile Point mystery walk. It's always wonderful finding little walk connectors and trails around the point. And of course the water views... We finished our walk at my house to celebrate Pam's and Don's birthdays. The weather wasn't great, but it didn't rain and we were able to sit outside and enjoy our time together. We've had some great walks these past weeks. I'll add some photos of those walks too.

07/01/2026

We have been having a glorious and busy summer. We are half way through our Sunday Afternoon Teas for our fundraising for the Ovarian Cancer CanadaWalkofHope. Each of our Teas has been sold out and a great success. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us again this year. We still have two Sunday Teas to host. If you were unable to join us this year but want to support us you can donate at https://secure.ovariancanada.org/site/TR/2026WalkofHope/WalkofHope2026?pg=personal&px=1016320&fr_id=2256

We also have had some wonderful walks this June - Victoria is such a glorious place in summer.

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 to all from the Polewalkers For a Cure🍁🇨🇦

05/11/2026

IT IS AFTERNOON TEA TIME!
Dear Friends, this summer I’m celebrating 25 years of being cancer free and look forward to having you celebrate with me! As you know, I am keen to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and the badly needed research dollars to find a means for early detection and a cure for this disease. We must stand together and push for change. We owe it to the next generation of young women and girls. We are starting to see real change with new research taking place in Canada and right here in Victoria and Vancouver . It is such an exciting and hopeful time. And we are making a difference.

Our Summer Sunday Afternoon Teas in the Garden start on June 7. You'll see the dates and info attached. We'll have some fun with the Canada Day themed tea and and the French Provençale themed tea. I'll also be adding some new items. So, come celebrate with me over a cup of tea.
If you can’t make one of our tea or would like to support my fundraising and our team you can donate at https://secure.ovariancanada.org/site/TR/2026WalkofHope/WalkofHope2026?pg=personal&px=1016320&fr_id=2256 or go to the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope 2026 Victoria and scroll down to find my name or the Polewalkers for a Cure team.

This year the Walk of Hope will take place at Royal Roads University on Sunday, September 27. Please join us.

Thank you so much to everyone. Your ongoing support and friendship is very heart warming. Hugs to all. Jennifer and the Polewalkers for a Cure
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!
Every year on Mother's Day weekend our group loves a walk up to Playfair Park to enjoy the mass of blooming rhodos, camas and Spring perennials. Yesterday's walk did not disappoint! The colours were magnificent. We finished our walk at the Roundhouse Cafe - one of our favourite spots. Spring is such a wonderful time of year here in Victoria and we try to incorporate parks or parkland into our walks. Last weekend we were able enjoy fields of camas in Uplands park. We have also enjoyed the wild flowers in Gore Park and Finnerty Gardens. We hope enjoys these pleasures as much as we do. Enjoy the photos (thanks to Don).

04/24/2026

Ovarian cancer is not just one disease; it is a group of diseases. ⁠
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It is what happens when normal cells in or near the ovaries are damaged or change, producing mutations that cause them to grow in uncontrolled ways. Scientists have discovered that many forms of the disease originate in the fallopian tubes. ⁠
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This discovery is what Dr. Andrea Nielson and Jeanie Malone are building on in their work in . Their work aims to combine innovations in imaging and biomedical technology to collect cells from inside the ovaries, allowing them to detect changes in the cells of the fallopian tubes sooner, giving those at risk of the disease more time and saving lives. They are working in partnership with patients to ensure that their trial, and the procedure are safe, comfortable, and minimally invasive for those undergoing it. ⁠
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Learn more about their work and how you can support it leading up to World Ovarian Cancer Day on May 8: https://ovariancanada.org/news-stories/detecting-ovarian-cancer-before-it-starts-a-new-frontier-in-early-detection?form=WOCD&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=WOCD&utm_content=ovariancancer&utm_term=WO26

03/09/2026

We had a good early spring urban walk Saturday morning from Cadboro Bay Village to Estevan Village via Uplands and Midland Ave, heading back along the beach to Cattle Point where we say a beautifully carved marble and granite sculpture that memorializes Stqéya, the wolf that lived on Chatham and Discovery Islands for eight years.
Following with our walk down memory lane, we travel back to 2021 this week. Covid 19 was still around but we were able to slowly get back out for walks albeit in reduced numbers and masked!

02/15/2026

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. We had another great walk this morning starting out from the totems in the Songheees and heading over the Johnson Street bridge and along the inner harbour to Fisherman's Wharf. We then headed back along Michigan St., through the Parliament Buildings and up Government St. Before heading back over the bridge we stopped for coffee at La Roux Patisserie Inc. A lovely morning!
I'm continuing to celebrate our 11 years of walking together and looking back over the years. This week we look at 2018. Enjoy

02/12/2026

Please read Piper’s story. Early detection is so important.

02/12/2026

This is great news from British Columbia.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Researchers confirm an 80% reduction in the incidence of high-grade serous ovarian cancer following the removal of the fallopian tubes during a planned gynecologic surgery (known as opportunistic salpingectomy) before cancer develops. Because of this, opportunistic salpingectomy will now be offered during a wider range of routine surgeries, helping more women reduce their risk and prevent more ovarian cancers before they start.

Since 2024, we have been working to raise awareness with provincial governments, nurses and doctors about this life-saving surgery that can prevent Canadians from developing ovarian cancer.

Here is what’s next in 2026:
🔹Ovarian Cancer Canada is funding an expansion on this research to improve care related to undergoing this surgery and ensure all Canadians have equal access to this life-saving care
🔹 Continue briefing provincial and territorial governments on the benefits of ovarian cancer prevention to ensure national awareness
🔹 Expand access to prevention resources for healthcare providers

🔗Learn more: https://ovariancanada.org/articles/improving-access-to-opportunistic-salpingectomy-in-canada-a-collaboration-with-the-ovarian-cancer-observatory

02/10/2026

Another day in paradise! Tuesday is our early walk that starts at 7:30am. This morning was particularly lovely with Spring blooming all over. We even got to see a family of five harbour seals by the marina. What a way to start the day! For the pole walkers out there who have got out of the habit of walking, come and join us at the Starbucks, Fort and Foul Bay, 7:30am on Tuesdays. Thanks Don for the photos.