The Reason

Finding meaning after loss is important. For me, it largely takes the form of (volunteer) advocacy, writing, and speaking.

The Mission(s)

  • Increase awareness and support/funding for lung cancer.

  • Contribute to awareness and improvements in trauma-informed cancer care.

  • Be a voice for caregivers.

    • Ottawa Lobby Days - MP Barrett

    #ProtectCanadian Lungs - Meeting with MP Michael Barrett during National Lung Health Alliance's federal lobby days, October 2025

    Current Activities

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    OH-CCO Patient and Family Advisor - 2025-ongoing

    • Member, Patient Experience and Engagement Committee - 2025-ongoing
    South East Regional Cancer Program - Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario)

    Trauma-Informed Cancer Care Pilot Project - In partnership with the CCSEO, I am currently (2025-26) presenting workshops to raise awareness about the need for trauma-informed cancer care and encourage change. Audiences include:

    • Oncologists (Sept 2025)
    • Psycho-social Oncology (Oct 2025)
    • Oncology Nurses (Oct 2025)
    • Medical Radiation Technologists (Nov 2025)
    • Oncology Admin Staff
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    • Caregiver Advocate 2024-ongoing
    • Speaker - Better Breathing Week January 2026
    • Member, Lung Cancer Scorecard working group - 2025-ongoing
    • Provincial Lobby Day & World COPD Day - Toronto, November 2025
    • National Lung Health Alliance Federal Lobby Days - Ottawa, October 2025
    • Caregiver Perspective - Lung Cancer Awareness Month video; Wills & Legacy Campaign - Fall 2025
    • Attendee - Better Breathing Week 2025
    Logo for Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston Health Sciences Centre

    Patient and Family Advisor - Sept 2023-ongoing. This has included participating in:

    • Ontario Lung Cancer Screening Project working group - 2025-ongoing
    • video for new staff training
    • member, cancer website working group - 2024-ongoing
    • member, Cancer Informatics Group 2024-ongoing
    • member, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Committee - 2024-ongoing
    • member, Telephone Access Working Group 2024
    • discussions on patient/family-friendly language and processes around the cancer centre - 2023-ongoing
    • providing feedback on patient education materials - 2023-ongoing
    • discussions on family presence in the ICU - 2023

    If you are a patient or family member who would be interested in contributing to patient and family-led care at the cancer centre, please consider joining us! You can contact Angela Morin, Co-Chair/Lead for Patient and Family-Centred Care.

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    Patient and Family Advisor, Queen's Family Health Team - 2024-2025

    I am active on Instagram in cancer, grief, and widowed communities. Find me @awidowswalk

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