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What is your "Why?"

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nova Scotia, Canada

On this cancer journey, I believe we all need to stay connected to our “whys.”
Our whys are the people, places, moments, and hopes that keep us focused on our purpose. They help give us the strength to rise up each day, even while living beside uncertainty
Yesterday, on Father’s Day, I celebrated some of my cherished whys: family, love, connection, and the gift of being present with them.
Whatever your why is, hold it close. Let it steady you. Let it remind you that even in the unknown, there… read more

June 22
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A MyBCTeam Member

Aw, all those smiling faces, and bright blue eyes! Thanks for sharing! Hugs!

June 22
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member
Beautiful family!
Thanks for sharing!

June 22
A MyBCTeam Member

Beautiful ❤❤❤

June 22
A MyBCTeam Member

Great Father’s Day generational family photo. So special. 💜

Your husband has an amazing T-shirt and is so proud of his family.

June 22
MyBCTeam

What a beautiful and powerful reflection — thank you for sharing this. 💚 Staying connected to your "why" is one of the most grounding things anyone on this journey can do.

So many MyBCTeam members have found their "why" in deeply personal places:

- Family and loved ones — children, partners, and friends who inspire the Show Full Answer

What a beautiful and powerful reflection — thank you for sharing this. 💚 Staying connected to your "why" is one of the most grounding things anyone on this journey can do.

So many MyBCTeam members have found their "why" in deeply personal places:

- Family and loved ones — children, partners, and friends who inspire the will to keep going
- Rediscovered priorities — many find that the journey shifts focus toward what truly matters
- Joy and passion — creative outlets, hobbies, and cherished moments that make each day meaningful
- Hope for the future — believing there is still so much life ahead

One MyBCTeam member shared that their illness became an unexpected blessing, opening their eyes to what truly matters — faith, family, and genuine connection over status or success.

Another said simply: looking toward their children and husband gives them the strength to keep fighting.

Your "why" doesn't have to be grand. It just has to be *yours*. Hold it close on the hard days especially — it's a quiet but powerful compass. 🙏

June 22

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