Author and therapist Kelly Walker shared some inspiring words at an event in Weyburn on February 4. Weyburn was his eighth stop of a nine-stop tour in Saskatchewan.
Walker was in Weyburn on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society to talk about the hope and growth that can be experienced during the dark and cold times in life. Walker was diagnosed with prostate cancer 10 years ago and has been writing books and creating inspirational audio CDs ever since.
"When I was younger, being diagnosed with cancer was a death sentence," said Walker. "Nowadays, so many are curable and this can be an opportunity for radical, deep growth in us that allows us to become interesting human beings. We shouldn't just lay down and die; we can create communities like the Canadian Cancer Society that contributes to the lives of those living with cancer."
The event also kicked off the Canadian Cancer Society's 2011 daffodil season, which will go on sale in March. A daffodil tea will be held on March 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Weyburn Legion Hall where residents can purchase the flowers.
The Cancer Society has declared April as "Daffodil Month" and will be canvassing throughout the Southeast Unit. A residential canvass will take place in Weyburn from April 17 to 21. Residents making a donation to the society will receive a daffodil pin.
