I participate in Light the Night every year in honor and in support of my mother, Nancy O’Quinn, fearless blood cancer survivor. Our family can attest to the great patient care provided by the LLSC and the results from investments in research. Mom, currently in treatment for her second time for her Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is on a treatment regime which didn’t exist even five years ago! In addition, one of LLSC’s funded researchers in Winnipeg is mom’s oncologist providing mom with the absolute best care. She’s a modern angel and we’re thankful for having the support as a physician and researcher.

But this year I have added inspiration. I'm now also fundraising in honor of my son, Shiloh Ace O'Quinn. Blood cancers are the most common type of cancer found in children and the LLSC is investing over $1M this year alone into funding pediatric oncology research. Knowing there is an organization fighting to create a world where no child should ever have to face a cancer diagnosis is profound to me. 

Like last year, I'm connecting a couple of my passions. Supporting the blood cancer community and grassroots hockey. I’ve founded the Battle for Blood Cancer, 3 on 3 Tournament of Hope in an effort to make a fun hockey experience more accessible in our community and to inspire others to join me in the collective quest to end blood cancers forever.

My goal is to raise $2,500 as a part of my participation in this tournament. Please consider donation of any amount to help and my team in the quest to end blood cancers forever. Any donation over $25 will receive a tax receipt. Help me, help the blood cancer community by raising a puck or two and in this tournament, we win when cancer loses!