Something different....

Last week I was flipping through my list of blogs that I frequent when I came upon a truly inspirational one from a photographer here it Calgary. This is it here . I thought it was an awesome post, and just a very cool thing to do for someone that is about to go through something so life changing.

Not even one day after I read this post I received a call from Joyce. It started off with just a simple "do you do adult photography?", but was about a whole lot more than that. Joyce had just found out that she has cancer for the second time. She is about to undergo treatments and was wondering if I would be able to take some photos of her before they begin. Like most of us, it had been too long since her last professional photos. Possibly her wedding or graduation, but either way it had been way too long. She joked about it being a running joke in her family, that she always had her eyes closed in photos, and would most likely be a challenge. I chuckled at that and promised we would figure out how to get some good shots, and make sure those eyes were open. I was so happy to meet her yesterday. She was patient while I sorted out my lighting, turning her this way and that to get the best angles, and smiles. All in all it was a great experience, and I hope that I was able to capture some photos that she and her family will cherish. I wish her only the best in this difficult time ahead.

The statistics are staggering...2 in 5 people will be diagnosed with cancer. Everyone has someone in their lives that has fought this battle. I have. We must continue to fight.

I am so proud that my husband Kelly has made the commitment to do the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Such an amazing ride for such an amazing cause. In only 2 years they have raised over $14 million. The money is raised for the Alberta Cancer Foundation and will directly support patients and families at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and 15 cancer centres throughout Alberta. The Alberta Cancer Foundation provides funding to a team of top doctors and scientists whose search for new discoveries and improved patient outcomes will have a real impact in your community, across Canada, and around the world. In other words, participation will accelerate the conquest of cancer.

Here is the LINK HERE to check his progress, contribute to his ride, and to continue our fight against cancer. Thank you to all who contribute whatever amount it may be.



My thoughts are with Joyce and her family as she starts her treatments this week.