Victoria’s Lorna Shaw knows first-hand how cancer can impact a family.
The 91-year-old Victoria resident recently donated a $350,000 gift of securities to the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of her husband, son and daughter – all whom she lost to cancer.
With her gift, Lorna is hoping to inspire others and help change the outcome for other families impacted by the disease.
“I’m thankful to be able to honour my husband, son and daughter with this gift,” says Lorna. “And make a difference for others facing cancer.”
Both she and her husband were researchers “back in the day”, and Lorna’s gift will support Dr. Brad Nelson’s immunotherapy research at BC Cancer’s Deeley Research Centre.
One in two British Columbians will face cancer in their lifetime, and generous support from donors like Lorna is helping propel the latest in cancer research and enhancements to patient care.
Lorna also recently enjoyed a tour of BC Cancer’s Deeley Research Centre in Victoria.
Photos by Rob Campbell Photography.
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