The inaugural Cricket to Conquer Cancer event in Mississauga gathered over 400 cricketers and celebrities to raise funds for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Canadian artist Jully Black shared her personal connection to cancer, having lost her mother to the disease, and emphasized the need for early detection and awareness. Professional cricketer Carlos Brathwaite also spoke about his mother's battle with cancer, stressing the critical role of cancer research in improving outcomes. The event highlighted both the sports community's support for cancer initiatives and the personal stories that drive their involvement.
"Cancer has run through my family. Unfortunately, I lost my mom seven years ago to pancreatic cancer." - Jully Black
"We need the research, but we also need the education and the early detection." - Jully Black
"When she told me she had cancer, I thought it was a death sentence. Because of the research, that means that cancer is not a death sentence." - Carlos Brathwaite
"I know how difficult it is for friends, for families who can't be there with loved ones." - Carlos Brathwaite
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