Manitoba Tomorrow Project

10/09/2026

📢Heads up Participant Feedback Group members.

📨The Manitoba Tomorrow Project’s (MTP) next Participant Feedback Group survey will arrive in your inbox next week! This survey is all about the HEALthy Eating and Supportive Environments (HEAL) study and your feedback will help us to shape future follow-up initiatives.

The Participant Feedback Group is made up of ~700 MTP participants who have chosen to provide more frequent feedback to the MTP through brief, emailed surveys on specific topics.

If you would like to take part in the Participant Feedback Group and be included in the next survey, please reach out to us by emailing [email protected].

10/05/2026

When Jayesh's son was diagnosed with cancer in his 30s, it changed his family's life. Thankfully, his treatment was successful. Today, Jayesh, a participant from the Manitoba Tomorrow Project, brings that experience to the CHARM Participant Advisory Committee (PAC), helping ensure participant voices are reflected throughout the research process. 💜

"I know that almost everyone knows someone who is dealing with some form of cancer. I am hoping this study will lead to some conclusions in cancer prevention and cure."

From providing feedback on study materials to helping shape a comic now included in hundreds of stool collection kits, Jayesh is helping make research more accessible, participant-centered, and impactful.

Thank you, Jayesh, for being a part of the PAC and helping move this research forward. Read Jayesh's story and learn how participant voices are shaping CHARM.

To read more about Jayesh’s story, click here to visit the HEAL & CHARM webpage:
English webpage https://ow.ly/ACF550ZTB1I
French webpage https://ow.ly/mxov50ZTB1J

10/01/2026

Throughout the summer we have been inviting Manitoba Tomorrow Project (MTP) participants to consider donating a blood sample to the project, with the goal of collecting samples from 5,000 participants. 🩸

MTP participants have delivered! To date, 3,500 samples have been provided, putting us within reach of our goal. 👏

Donating a blood sample to the MTP is one of the most meaningful contributions you can make to the future of cancer and chronic disease research in Manitoba. By analyzing information and blood samples that participants provide throughout life, researchers may uncover patterns that lead to earlier cancer detection and better health outcomes for future generations.

Can you help make a difference today?
Reach out to the MTP team at [email protected] to learn more and find out how you can donate!

09/21/2026

This summer, the Manitoba Tomorrow Project was fortunate to welcome four dedicated volunteers to the study team: Ashley, Madeline, Marya, and Rishaan. 👏

🌟Throughout their time with us, they supported key project activities, including data cleaning and record management. You may have received an email or a phone call from them as they worked to update missing contact information. Their contributions helped support the success of our research, while allowing them to gain valuable skills and experiences that will benefit them in their future careers.

Here is what Marya had to say about working with the MTP team:
“It has been rewarding to have the opportunity to spend time with such a welcoming and collaborative team. I am grateful to have been a part of a project dedicated to chronic disease research and improving the health of future generations.”

💫We would like to sincerely thank Ashley, Madeline, Marya, and Rishaan for their commitment, enthusiasm, and excellent work this summer. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours!

09/18/2026

Stretching, laundry, grocery runs: it all counts! 🧺🛒

Since the start of the HEAL study, about 7 in 10 activity recalls across our cohorts included at least one light activity. Thank you to every participant for helping us understand how movement fits into everyday life. 💙

What light activity did you do today? Tell us below! 👇

09/11/2026

📢 Over the past year we’ve invited every MTP participant to take part in the year-long HEALthy Eating and Supportive Environments (HEAL) study. While thousands of you accepted that invitation, we heard from many others who wanted to contribute but simply couldn’t fit it into their busy schedules.

As a result, we’ve worked hard alongside the HEAL project leads to put together a condensed version of the HEAL project! Today we are happy to announce that we are offering 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 to join this Canada-wide effort with a specific focus on key aspects of the project.

𝐈𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 (spread out over 2 months), you can provide essential diet information that will help researchers better understand how the neighbourhoods where we live and work affect what we eat and our health. You will also be invited to provide a fasted blood sample and a stool sample!

Thank you to the thousands of MTP participants who have already committed to the HEAL study. We deeply appreciate the time you have dedicated to this project. Your contributions will help create a healthier future for Canadians, for generations to come.

09/02/2026

✨Every Manitoba Tomorrow Project (MTP) participant is unique, bringing their own story and lived experiences to the project. We know that every participant has their own reason for choosing to participate, and we are always grateful when participants are willing to share their “why”.

Luckily, we often get the opportunity to hear your stories directly from you. Today, we wanted to share what participant and Participant Advisory Committee member Caxton M. had to say about why he donated a blood sample to the MTP.

Why did you choose to join the MTP? Have you provided a blood sample to the project? After reading Caxton’s “why” feel free to tell us your story below.

08/24/2026

New research has revealed that blood stem cells in the body can hold a “memory” of past inflammation. This cellular memory may accumulate throughout a lifetime, potentially shaping how we age, how effectively we recover from infections, and ultimately influencing long-term health outcomes.

This discovery was possible because of information and blood samples donated by participants in the Ontario Health Study, the Manitoba Tomorrow Project’s (MTP) regional sister cohort in CanPath - Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health.

A small blood sample is all it takes to fuel a big research discovery. The MTP is inviting all participants who have not yet donated a blood sample to the project to take part. Be a part of the progress, donate your sample today and help us reach 5,000 participant samples.

Please reach out to the study team at [email protected] to learn more or donate! Click here to read the full publication:

Using xenograft inflammation–recovery models and single-cell multiomics, a haematopoietic stem cell population after inflammatory stress is identified.

08/14/2026

Over the next few months, the Manitoba Tomorrow Project (MTP) will focus on increasing the number of participants who have provided us with a blood sample. Our hope is to have more than half of the cohort donate a sample.

🩸The impact a blood donation can have is huge. We need to look no further than our CanPath - Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health sister cohort, Alberta's Tomorrow Project (ATP) for an example. Samples donated by ATP participants were used in the development of an innovative new tool for prostate cancer screening: ClarityDx Prostate.

🔬Developed by Dr. John Lewis and team, ClarityDx Prostate is a blood test that can accurately identify aggressive prostate cancer in people with elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. While this test is not yet widely available, in the future, it may eliminate the need for some invasive prostate biopsies and help people diagnosed with prostate cancer better understand if they will benefit from certain treatments.

This scientific breakthrough was made possible in part due to the data and samples donated by ATP participants. This is just the beginning of what is possible when participants join together to make a difference for cancer and chronic disease research.
If you are an MTP participant and you interested in donating a blood sample, please reach out to our team at [email protected].

08/07/2026

Have you donated a blood sample to the Manitoba Tomorrow Project (MTP)? If not now is the time!

🩸Donating a blood sample is one of the most important contributions you can make to the MTP. Over time, things in your life are going to change. You might switch jobs, retire, modify your diet, exercise more or sleep less. Your environment and lifestyle may evolve, and these changes influence what you’re exposed to and how your body functions.

These events are also reflected in your blood.

🧪By donating a blood sample, you give researchers insight into your current health and lifestyle. If you continue to provide samples over time, researchers can compare them to see how changes in your life affect your body. This may help researchers to uncover patterns that lead to earlier cancer detection and better health outcomes for Manitobans in the future.

Every sample helps to move research forward. Help us ensure your unique story is represented in the research. Please email [email protected] to donate a blood sample today.