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I am not a cancer survivor, nor have I ever been diagnosed with having the disease. Nonetheless, in two short years, cancer has managed to turn my world upside down. In that time, I have lost three of the most important people in my life to cancer. Unfortunately however, I know that I am not alone and that my story is not unique. Cancer affects us all. I decided that cancer has taken so much from so many, that now it’s time to take back! The goals of Rainbow of Hope Inc. are to raise cancer awareness among Canadians, build a support network for patients and their families and help raise funds for research and other cancer related programs and/or services. Rainbow of Hope Inc. was created out of the pain, hurt, sorrow, grief, anguish and frustration I felt over the loss of my loved ones and from the drive and determination to help change the outcome for others. Unfortunately I can not change history, and I can not get all my loved ones back, but hopefully through the work of Rainbow of Hope Inc. and with your help, we can help change the future! For every life that is saved, extended or for every diagnosis that has a happy ending, we will have succeeded in taking back from cancer, what it has taken from so many,…life!
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In this section, there will be a new "thought" displayed each week. These thoughts, will be quotes, famous or otherwise, lines from movies, excerpts from songs etc. Some may make you laugh or cry, while others may just make you think. This section was created with the intention of providing inspiring and motivational tips to each individual as they travel through the week and deal, each with their own unique situation. Whatever the week may bring, perhaps you will be able to relate to something you read and you will be able to find comfort in the words of others!
"True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable."
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| Grey |
Brain Cancer |
| Teal/White |
Cervical Cancer |
| Pink |
Breast Cancer |
| Orange |
Leukemia
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| Orange |
Kidney Cancer |
| Gold |
Childhood Cancer |
| Light Blue |
Prostate Cancer |
| Dark Blue |
Colon Cancer
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| Lime Green |
Lymphoma |
| Teal |
Ovarian Cancer |
| Yellow |
Bladder Cancer |
| Yellow |
Sarcoma |
| Emerald Green |
Liver Cancer |
| Black |
Melanoma |
| Pearl/Clear |
Lung Cancer |
| Purple |
Pancreatic |
| Purple |
Leiomyosarcoma |
| Burgundy |
Multiple Myeloma |
| Peach |
Uterine Cancer |
| Kelly Green |
Kidney Cancer |
| Burgundy/Ivory |
Head & Neck Cancer |
| Periwinkle Blue |
Esophageal Cancer |
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Periwinkle Blue
Teal/Pink/Blue
Orchid
Plum
Lavender
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Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Testicular Cancer
To Honour Caregivers
General Cancer
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* All of the above cancer awareness colours are accepted and acknowledged as legitimate by their particular organizations. Not all cancers have a designated colour, therefore “Lavender” is the accepted colour for all other cancers.
* Please Note: The Kidney Cancer Association has recently changed their designated colour from Kelly Green to Orange. Although Rainbow of Hope will be moving forward with this new colour change in the future, we are still offering many of our items in the Kelly Green colour, while supplies last. Since Kelly Green has long been associated with Kidney Cancer, both colors will continue to bring awareness to Kidney Cancer. Therefore, while we have the items available in both colours, we will leave it up to you, our customers to determine which colour you would prefer. Items ordered in Kelly Green that are no longer available will automatically be substituted for the same product in Orange.
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The month of January brings awareness to Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Over the past several decades, Canadian Cervical Cancer incidence rates have declined by 50% and the survival rate is 74% over five years. This decline in incidence is largely due to screening for cervical cancer with the Pap smear test. The Pap test is used to detect any pre-cancerous lesions which can be treated before they become cancerous. It is also used to identify cancer at an early stage, when treatment can be most effective. Please ladies, remember to get your yearly Pap test. As with most cancers, the key to survival is early detection. Proudly wear your teal/white ribbon to help commemorate, honour, support and show awareness for all those that are affected by cervical cancer.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Health Canada
Canadian Cancer Society
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