''I would like to express my gratitude to you and the CURE Foundation Committee for your kindness and generosity. The funds that you sent are greatly needed and gratefully received. I did not know how I was going to pay my bills (grocery and utility) and cover rent, and it would have been challenging without your assistance.

Your organization is providential to those like me undergoing breast cancer treatment. The effort put forth to raise money and assist others is a lovely gesture of love that will be cherished for a long time. Thank you so much for caring in this wonderful way"

''My name is Maria Bejarano, I'm 63 years old. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, this was a devastating news for me. I am a cleaning lady, divorced, with little resources. I had an operation and radiation treatment and was notified by the surgeon and oncologist that I was not able to work for at least 6 months.

I would like to thank f the CURE FOUNDATION from the bottom of my heart for the positive response to my application for Financial Assistance. I am self-employed and did not get any help from the government provincial or federal, for this reason, your assistance to me is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!''

''Having received a breast cancer diagnosis at 27, I am currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which has left me unable to work. I live 350km away from my treatment centre, and CURE’s financial assistance  covered my travel and lodging expenses. Cancer treatments also affect women’s reproductive health. As a young woman, I have therefore dedicated a portion of the funds I received from CURE toward freezing my eggs''

''I am a single mother of 2 kids under the age of 3, I’m juggling my medical expenses and the cost of providing for my family. I have exhausted all my resources, including maxing out my credit cards and loans. Your help would significantly ease my financial burden and provide me with the stability and peace of mind I need to focus on my treatment and recovery.''

''Being self-employed in a physically demanding field, I didn’t qualify for either employment insurance or disability benefits. Even though I initially tried to continue working, the cancer treatments left me too unwell to manage my business. I lost most of my income. As a single mother of an 8-year-old and an 11-

year-old, I had a hard time paying my monthly bills alongside new expenses related to my stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis. CURE helped me tremendously''

''All my life, I have worked for non-profits; asking for help for myself wasn’t easy for me. My diagnosis meant that I needed a double mastectomy at age 31. Living alone, I did not have a support system in place to help me after my surgery, which precluded me from lifting and taking care of myself. The financial assistance I received from CURE allowed me to hire a caregiver during my recovery''

''Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This helps not only me, but other people who are going through this. We (breast cancer patients) all have to try adjusting to our bodies being different now because you can`t see it. It’s not like losing a hand. But we are still alive. I really appreciate your help. Thank you.”

''We immigrated to Canada to provide our three daughters with a better future. However, I was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after our arrival. I had surgery to remove my right breast but my breast cancer returned. This time, it had also spread to my lungs. As soon I had begun my initial treatment, my husband left us. He didn’t provide any financial support, nor did he help care for our three children. Now a single mother in government housing, I relied on CURE’s financial assistance to cover the costs related to my cancer treatment and childcare.''