Wellspring Cancer Support GTA

The strength of Wellspring lies not only in our evidence-based programs, but in the power of the Wellspring network.

While attending the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) conference this week in St. John’s Newfoundland, Wellspring leaders from across the country had the opportunity to connect and learn together.

Pictured are Amanda Smart and Judi Perry Brinkert from Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation (middle), alongside Niki Fehr, Program Director at Wellspring Alberta, and Jacqueline Bloom, Director of Wellspring New Brunswick.

By working collaboratively, we are able to share expertise, translate research into practice, and bring high-quality, evidence-based cancer support programs to more people and communities across Canada.

Catch up on our latest Be Well talk! This is the second part of a 3-part series called Navigating Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer.

In this Be Well Talk recording, we move beyond the “why” and focus on the “how,” offering clear, evidence-informed strategies you can start using right away.

This session blends pain neuroscience with accessible tools you can use in daily life. We’ll cover gentle movement approaches that retrain the brain body connection, ways to reduce sensitivity in the nervous system, and techniques that help you navigate flare ups with more confidence and less fear. You’ll learn how stress, sleep, pacing, and mindset influence pain—and how small, consistent adjustments can create meaningful shifts. 🎗️

Watch the recording here: https://shorturl.at/1rI02

This week, Wellspring was proud to present two initiatives at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), one of Canada’s leading forums for advancing supportive cancer care.

Our Chief Mission Officer, Amanda Smart, shared how Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) is helping cancer survivors build confidence and manage fear and uncertainty after treatment. In the second photo, Amanda is pictured with Dr. Sophie Lebel and fellow symposium presenters.

Former Chief Mission Officer, Judi Perry Brinkert, co-presented a collaborative project adapting Wellspring's Nourish program to better support Inuit cancer patients and their families through culturally relevant nutrition and supportive care.

These presentations highlight Wellspring's commitment to evidence-based programming, collaboration, and improving cancer care across Canada. 🍁

Living with numbness, tingling, or balance challenges after chemotherapy?

Join us for our upcoming Be Well Talk on Exercise-based Rehabilitation for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) with Eric Antonen, Registered Kinesiologist at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Learn about current research, exercise recommendations, and practical strategies that may help manage CIPN symptoms and improve daily life.

📅 June 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/t9a60

Every dollar matters, every moment counts.

Your support helps Canadians living with cancer:
✅ Regain strength and mobility
✅ Manage pain and fatigue
✅ Cope with fear and anxiety

And today, your donation is matched, doubling your impact. There’s never been a better time to give!

💝 Donate now: give.wellspring.ca/spring

Catch up on our latest Be Well talk! This is the first part of a 3-part series called Navigating Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer.

In this Be Well Talk recording, we'll look at persistent pain after breast cancer and its causes. We’ll unpack the science behind post-treatment pain through the lens of modern pain neuroscience—exploring how the nervous system changes during and after cancer care, and why those changes can make pain feel unpredictable or persistent. 🎗️

Watch the recording here: https://shorturl.at/9BDf0

A new season. A new chapter. Help someone facing cancer feel supported this spring.

Right now, you have a unique opportunity to double your impact.

For a limited time, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the generosity of Matt Barasch, Wellspring’s Board Chair. 💚

For Matt, that experience is deeply personal. Diagnosed with lymphoma in his 30s and later facing a recurrence while raising two young children, he understands firsthand how overwhelming the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be.

“Medicine saved my life,” he shares. “But I learned that healing is about so much more than treatment.”

That’s where Wellspring comes in.

Donate today and provide even more essential support for Canadians affected by cancer: give.wellspring.ca/spring

This Pride Month, Wellspring proudly celebrates and stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🌈

Everyone deserves compassionate, inclusive cancer support and a space where they feel seen, respected, and connected. At Wellspring, we are committed to creating a welcoming community for all people impacted by cancer.

We also know that there are experiences and challenges that are unique to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who are facing a cancer diagnosis. That's why we provide specialized programs and webinars to support individuals within this community. 💚

Learn more about our dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ programming on our website: https://wellspring.ca/gta/program/2slgbtqia-support/

Have you signed up yet? 👟

There’s still time to register for the 5K Constantine Yorkville Run this September!

Join members, volunteers, and supporters as we come together to raise funds for Wellspring programs that support people living with cancer.

Walk, run, or take it at your own pace — every step counts. 💚

Register and choose Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation as your charity.

🔗: https://shorturl.at/kY37W