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Saturday, November 30th is the annual Stomach Cancer Awareness Day.

 

This year, in Canada alone, an estimated 4,100 people will be diagnosed with stomach cancer; an increase of 18% from 2017.  

 

Guest: Teresa Tiano, stomach cancer survivor and co-founder of the stomach cancer foundation. She wrote her personal story called "I Live Without a Stomach."

 

 

The inaugural Dskate World Diabetes Day Hockey Classic, is a free hockey tournament and platform for hockey players living with Type 1 Diabetes to showcase their skills and change the conversation about how to live a full and rich life.

 

A Hamilton family will participate in this event.

 

Guest: Kris-Ann Kelly, who's son has type 1 diabetes.

 

 

The documentary,  Miracle Baby is set to debut on November 14, marking World Diabetes Day.

 

It offers audiences a look into the journey of NHL player and type 1 diabetes warrior, Cory Conacher. 

The documentary’s digital premiere, which audiences can register to screen for free, is a behind-the-scenes look into Conacher’s life-long journey living with diabetes.

 

Guest: Cory Conacher, formerly of the Tampa Bay Lightning and now with the Syracuse Crunch.