The Yellow Jersey Campaign

The Yellow Jersey Campaign highlights contributing individuals and organizations that make a difference in the cancer community and the fight against cancer. These individuals and groups go above and beyond, deserving recognition for their determination to make a difference in the lives of others.

The leader of the Tour de France, the most gruelling race in professional cycling, is easily recognized by wearing the yellow jersey. Wearing the yellow jersey is the greatest honour in the sport of cycling.

The individuals honoured below are leaders in the fight against cancer, wearing the Typically Canadian Yellow Jersey with pride.

If yourself or someone you know has contributed to the cancer community and done it in a way that deserves recognition and honour please submit your story.

Submit your Story with subject: Yellow/[Insert Your City] at story@typicallycanadian.com

	Gary Harris Captain Garry Harris, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Service was diagnosed with leukemia in September 1997 at the age of 43. One primary cause for this type of cancer is exposure to Benzene-a toxin known to be given off by diesel exhaust and also found in many fire situations. Full Story »
	Max Keeping Max Keeping was diagnosed with prostrate cancer on May 30th, 2003 , the same weekend he hosted the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Telethon. Full Story »
	Brenda Kurtz Brenda is a 13 & 1/2 year breast cancer Survivor and has been a dedicated Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer for the last 10 years. Full Story »
	On The Road To A Cure Saunders Secondary School reaches a new Elgin-Middlesex county record in donations to the Cancer Society with the help of a local car dealership... Download Article (PDF) »
	Lake Louise Inn and Firefighters Living in the small mountain town of Lake Louise, there are usually very few events or causes that come through this area that bring people and businesses together. Full Story »
	Saunders Secondary - Sending hundreds of kids to camp... In the month of April, Saunders Secondary School in London, Ontario is a very special place to be. It is a special place to be for two reasons…the enthusiasm and commitment of its staff and students to make a difference. Full Story »
	Irwin Barker - Honourary Tribute Tour Rider Irwin Barker…Husband, Father, Son, Extremely talented stand up comedian, writer for the Rick Mercer Report and a wonderful human being who is currently fighting cancer. Full Story »
	Jason Anderson - Yellow Jersey Honouree There are people you meet throughout your life that instantly become your best friend and over time become like a brother to you. That is how you can describe the relationship I have with my best friend, a brother, Jason Anderson. Full Story »
	John Wagontall - Yellow Jersey Honouree Written by Rene May, a brother. My friend John Wagontall was a Fire Fighter in excellent physical condition when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the early age of 46. He learned he had cancer on December 13, 2004. The news to him and his family was devastating. Full Story »