“I would like to thank everyone who is trying to prioritize the Kamloops Cancer Centre. I know first hand how being alone feels while going through treatments, trying to heal physically and mentally is a tough challenge.”

“The radiotherapy staff at BCCA Kelowna estimate that 60-70% of their patients travel in from outside the region; this is a significant number of patients enduring extra burden for their treatment, and one that research has shown leads to poorer outcomes.”

“Every surgery, every appointment - they all required days away, assistance from friends and family, expensive hotel rooms, hundreds of kilometers of travel, with no choice but to wait for good weather.”

“The travel to and from Kelowna was difficult because of the winter months. I felt it was necessary because my husband was so far away and you can only give so much emotional support over the phone.”

“For all you healthy, young men full of vitality and carefree days in the sun, please apply sunscreen often, wear a hat, sunglasses and more if necessary. Just do it. Cancer can’t and won’t wait.”

“There is a need for the Kamloops Cancer Centre and the need to get shovels in the ground. We need to see that, we need to hear the equipment moving and it can't come soon enough.”

“I cannot believe that over 20 years later people are STILL having to commute to receive treatment for cancer. Here we are - we still wait for a better way to help the people in our communities - because Cancer Won't Wait.”