Why Your Support Matters
When Mike Dwojak first noticed a persistent cough and a gravelly voice, he chalked it up to wildfire smoke. Like many in this situation, he didn’t expect it to be cancer. But when the diagnosis came, his world shifted in an instant.
“You have the selfish thoughts first—I’m going to miss out.”
Mike’s journey through diagnosis, treatment, and hope is one that too many in our community will face. What made the difference for him wasn’t just the medicine—it was the care he received close to home.
Thanks to the well equipped Cancer Center, Mike was able to access chemotherapy and compassionate care right here in the Peace Region. That meant less time on the road, and more time with his grandkids—in his own home, surrounded by love.
“At the end of the day, I’m at home… with the kids and the grandkids. That was a real boost.”
Mike’s story is a reminder that cancer doesn’t just affect one person—it affects entire families. And when treatment is local, the whole family can be part of the healing.
“The whole family goes into crisis with this. But we stuck together. And the hospital staff? They were part of that support system too.”
The Cancer Diagnostic & Treatment Fund helps ensure that people like Mike don’t have to travel as often or as far for life-saving care. It supports early detection, timely treatment, and ongoing support—all within our community whenever possible.
“We’ve come a long way. There’s hope out there.”
Mike’s journey isn’t over. Like many cancer patients, he lives scan to scan.
“I’m only as good as my last scan.”
But he’s not alone. Your donation brings care home to our community.
The Cancer Diagnostic & Treatment Fund was created to give those touched by cancer a way to give back—and to make a real difference for others facing the same journey. Every donation to this fund directly supports the purchase of advanced equipment used to diagnose and treat cancer right here in Fort St. John.
Thanks to this fund, the Community Cancer Centre and the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the FSJ Hospital are equipped with tools that save lives and bring care closer to home. From the Spect CT Scanner and Philips Epiq Elite Ultrasound to MRI coils and new treatment chairs, these investments mean patients like Mike can receive the best care possible while staying close to home.
This fund is supported by generous donors and beloved local events like Bluey Day, the Arnie Isberg Memorial Slow Pitch Tournament, and Husky’s Stick It To Cancer Event. Many donations are also received in memory of loved ones lost to cancer—transforming grief into hope for others. When you support the Cancer Diagnostic & Treatment Fund, you’re not just donating—you’re helping to ensure that no one in Fort St. John has to face cancer alone.