Stories

For many, retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. But for Ken Zacharias, a retiree from Kleefeld, Manitoba, it was an opportunity to find a new sense of purpose. In a heartfelt video, Ken shares his experience as a volunteer driver for...

For many, retirement is a time to slow down, but for Ken Nedohin, it was an opportunity to start something new. As a volunteer driver for Southeast Cancer Support Services, Ken has turned his post-career years into a lifeline for those navigating one of life's...

In 2018, Wanda’s family faced a challenge that many families know all too well. Her mother was diagnosed with bladder cancer, and the logistical hurdles of treatment quickly became overwhelming. With three siblings all working full-time and a father who could no...

For many, a cancer diagnosis feels like being cast into an unfamiliar world overnight. When Romie was diagnosed with leukemia at the beginning of 2025, she found herself facing more than just physical symptoms—she was grappling with the overwhelming weight of anxiety....

It’s always heart-wrenching when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. The emotional toll is heavy, and the logistics of treatment can quickly become overwhelming. This was the reality for one family in Steinbach, Manitoba, when Judith's husband Jim received his...

Jim Schellenberg, together with his SCSS driver, Wanda and SCSS Coordinator, Sylvia - celebrating successfully completing treatment. For many facing a serious health diagnosis, the medical tests are only one part of the challenge. Often, the logistical hurdles—like...

Melissa is no stranger to multitasking. As a devoted wife, mother of two energetic little girls—Adalyn, 7, and Raya, 5—and the full-time CEO and Co-Founder of Lynn & Liana Designs, her life is full to the brim. Her company crafts beautiful homewares and gifting...

At 24 years old, Erica’s story is one of courage, resilience, and grace in the face of life’s darkest moments. Born in the Philippines and raised in Canada since she was eleven, Erica grew up with dreams like any other young woman. She built a quiet but fulfilling...

My name is Vendy. I am a wife, a mother of two (ages 11 and 13) and I am a breast cancer survivor. Through my cancer journey, I quickly learned that cancer brings on every emotion you can imagine. My journey started in March 2022 when I felt a lump. I spoke to my...

My reason for becoming a volunteer driver for SCSS was my cancer journey with my Mom. The number of appointments and treatments was almost overwhelming. Every second Friday, my Mom and I would sit down to look at her cancer schedule. Then my siblings and I would see...

My name is Crystal and I am the Administrative Assistant here at SCSS. I am also a cancer widow. I have lost many family members to cancer over the years, but experiencing the cancer journey as a partner and caregiver definitely gave me a new prospective on what that...

My journey started when I found a lump in my breast and decided to ask my doctor about it. On April 1st, 2022, I was just entering the change room at Thermëa when I got the call from my family doctor, confirming that it was breast cancer. It was definitely not the...