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With an estimated 2 in 5 Canadians expected to develop some form of cancer in their lifetime, it is hard to not find a family touched by cancer. We all know and love people who lost their lives to cancer, or who are courageously facing it today.

Doves of Hope is a campaign helping to change the lives of cancer patients and bring hope to their families. Every gift, every dove is supporting research breakthroughs and innovative patient care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the only Canadian research and comprehensive treatment centre devoted exclusively to cancer.

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The Princess Margaret Presents

Vinesha's Story

Vinesha’s family was preparing for the worst. She was only 19 years old, and yet she was facing her second battle with cancer. She had beaten it once, only to have it return in her lungs. And then the doctors told her she had six months to live. But that was more than a decade ago. She found hope and healing at The Princess Margaret, and today she’s cancer-free.

Every dove tells a story — perhaps it might be someone you’ve lost, a friend or family member who’s been diagnosed with cancer.

Every gift, every dove is supporting research breakthroughs and innovative patient care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the only Canadian research and comprehensive treatment centre devoted exclusively to cancer. Both at the Cancer Centre and here online, doves fly in a display of hope and strength that we can Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.

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Geoff

At 33 years old, Geoff’s future was nothing but bright. His love of the outdoors drove his passion as a physical education teacher. His two young daughters kept Geoff and his wife Lindsay busy. He never imagined he would be diagnosed with mesothelioma, an aggressive type of cancer that had a grim prognosis. In a flash, Geoff’s life was turned upside down. With his growing family, Geoff knew he wanted the best treatment possible.

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Ashley

While beginning her last year of university, with exciting plans for the future, Ashley May Miklas’ life took an unexpected turn. At 21 years old, she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable sarcoma. Ashley confronted her diagnosis with courage and grace, remaining strong with the support of her mother Holly, father Paul, and two older brothers, Adam and Matthew. Despite how hard Ashley fought for 10 long and painful months, she passed away on September 18th, 2018.

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Alison

If you met Alison, you’d never forget her. Her energy was boundless, and her smile was infectious. At only 32 years old, she had launched her own public relations company, and it was going incredibly well because when Alison did something, she put everything into it. Even cancer didn’t slow her down – at first. When it returned a second time, she was still hopeful, positive and fought as much as she could until she passed away on November 17, 2015.

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Every donation and dove supports research breakthroughs and innovative patient care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the only Canadian research and comprehensive treatment centre devoted exclusively to cancer.

At The Princess Margaret, we have a bold but vital vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime
Top 5 Cancer research centres in the world
Treating 200+ types of cancer, including some of the rarest forms
Over 18,000 new patients from all over the globe treated each year
20% of patients are in clinical trials vs 5% elsewhere
Home to 300 of the world’s leading cancer researchers who are driving game-changing cancer breakthroughs

Every Dove
Tells a Story.

Vinesha's Story

Let Hope Fly

Every dove tells a story — perhaps it might be someone you’ve lost, a friend or family member who’s been diagnosed with cancer.

Past Dove Stories

Geoff

Ashley

Alison