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After a 12-hour live broadcast, the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Researched raised a record-setting $516,321 for the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan.
This year’s 25th annual radio marathon started at 6 a.m. on Thursday at Lawson Heights Mall. Show hosts Rob Suski and Shauna Foster were joined by guests throughout the day who shared personal stories — Tara Wiberg was one of them.
Wilberg was diagnosed in January at the age of 32. She started chemotherapy, followed by a double mastectomy and is currently in active treatment.
When sharing her story, she emphasized the importance of research.
“If it wasn’t for research, I wouldn’t be on immunotherapy – and that’s what’s going to keep me alive long enough to see my kids grow up,” Wilber said. “Hopefully my daughter doesn’t ever go through this, and I hope that research can find a cure.”
The donations will be used by the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan to support breast cancer research. 100 per cent of the proceeds made stay in Saskatchewan to help other women like Wilberg.
Nora Yeates, CEO of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, is thankful to everyone who donated.
“Thank you to C95 and the incredible donors who made this year’s radio marathon such an amazing success,” she said. “All the money raised will stay right here at home, to help advance breast cancer research for women in our province.”
Last year, the Radio Marathon set a record of $425,937.
Since it began, C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research has raised more than $6.9 million for breast cancer research.
The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is the fundraising partner of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Every dollar raised by the Foundation stays in the province supporting patient treatment and care, research, plus early detection and prevention programs.