kendra's
walk

TEENS HELPING TEENS

Kendra’s Walk is an annual event that was created in 2009 by Kendra McBain. Kendra’s mission was to raise awareness and support other teens with cancer. Even after her passing in 2009, her legacy is continued through Kendra’s Walk and other fundraising initiatives. Kendra’s Walk is organized by teens, for teens. To date, Kendra’s Walk has raised over $1 million, with all proceeds going to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.

2 in 5 canadians

Approximately

will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and

1 in 4

will die from it.

Each year in Canada, more than

412 teens

are diagnosed with cancer, and unfortunately, about

74 teens

pass away from it.

"Cancer, however scary it may be, is nothing to be ashamed of, and the only way to get through it is with a smile on your face to keep fighting."

Kendra McBain

kendra's tea party 2024: a recap

Introducing this year's spring fundraiser event, Kendra's Tea Party! On April 20th, 2024, we organized an afternoon of treats, refreshments, a speaker, activities, and more to honour Kendra McBain's legacy, raise money for cancer research, and spread awareness about what countless people and their families go through following a cancer diagnosis.

treats + refreshments

Attendees of Kendra's Tea Party were provided with treats that were generously donated by the local bakery Flour & Flower, as well as teas that were donated by the local small business A Little Art Boutique

games+activities

During the second portion of the afternoon, the attendees played a game of Bingo. Activities such as bracelet making and origami were provided and enjoyed as well.

special guest, dr. chopek

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Ashley Chopek graciously agreed to give a presentation on the services that are provided by CancerCare Manitoba. Additionally, she spoke on the experience that patients and families go through following a cancer diagnosis.

MAY 24, 2024

The 2024 Kendra's Walk committee is pleased to announce that on May 24, 2024 at 1:15 pm, the 16th annual Kendra's Walk will be held in support of Cancer Care Manitoba and in memory of Kendra McBain. Please join us at St. John's-Ravenscourt School, 400 South Drive, to help us raise funds and awareness for teens living with cancer. Bring your friends, your family, spirit, amd all the purple you can find to help us honour Kendra McBain's legacy.

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