When a serious ailment strikes, the financial impact can be most significant.
This is often the case with Breast Cancer.
There are costs for treatment, drugs, support services and prosthesis which may not be covered by a health plan, or are not fully covered, leaving a financial shortfall.
Following her own battle with breast cancer, a Burlington woman has created a foundation to help out.
Guest: Dorothy Borovich.
A special event will be held at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on November 16.
"Artists in Recovery" will showcase the art of people in recovery from mental health and addiction issues. One of the artists has an incredible story of survival.
Guest: Angela Shaw.
A Winnipeg native now based in Hamilton, she's a fierce advocate for empowering girls through sport, serving as an elite ambassador for Fast and Female. She is also passionate about the travel opportunities her sport provides, and has partnered on a public health awareness initiative to share her travel health advice with Canadians.
Guest: Olympic cyclist Leah Kirchmann.
