Today’s AmpliFriday is different than we had hoped, but we thought it offered an opportunity to perhaps inspire contemplation. We were working with a wonderful family to amplify their amazing son. However, his health has taken an unimaginable turn. Out of love and support for them, we dedicate this AmpliFriday to them and all of those who are experiencing health struggles or know and love someone who is.
This family, like many others, are living out one of the most stressful times a family could have: with an illness whose treatment is not going the way they have hoped or prayed for. It seems incredibly unfair when people go through this kind of turmoil and strife.
At this time of year, with so much kindness, joy, and cheer, taking the time to pause, reflect, and remember those enduring pain and sickness helps us approach the world more softly and gently, giving people space and grace.
Concerning this family, I have prayed for several months; on this AmpliFriday, I will certainly count and reflect on the people I care deeply for and enjoy their presence in my life. I will also attempt to bring kindness to the world because it does make an impact and has a ripple effect, whether we see it directly or not. As this remarkable family prays for a miracle but prepares to say farewell – for now – make this your opportunity to savour and enjoy this one precious life we have and be a blessing to others while you live it.
Per our Amplify Consulting Inc. team's commitment, we will donate $100 to a Canadian charity in honour of this family.
Our final AmpliFriday post for 2024 was unique. Typically, our amplified individuals select a charity, and we donate $100 on their behalf; however, as we all know, sometimes making decisions feels burdensome. Therefore, in honour of a beloved young father who is our neighbour and an integral part of his family, our team chose the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS).
Aleece Laird, the CEO of Amplify Consulting Inc., which manages AmpliFriday, emphasizes the importance of promoting gentleness and kindness, stating, "Our donation today is an effort to spread these values in the world. Whether or not we notice it, kindness creates a positive impact that has a ripple effect."
The CCS was officially formed in 1938 after the country’s first cancer committee responded to growing concern by doctors that people were not aware of the signs of cancer. Since 1947, CCS has invested more than $2 billion in cancer research. Donations are also used to provide a support system for all those affected by cancer and shape healthy public policies to prevent cancer and support those living with the disease. CCS reports that “about 64% of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive at least 5 years after their diagnosis, up from 55% in the early 1990s. In the 1940s, survival was about 25%. For some cancers, like thyroid and testicular, the survival rates are more than 95%.”
We dedicate this AmpliFriday to all those whose lives have been touched by cancer by making a $100 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in their honour.
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