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In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?”

While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resilience and courage. Matthew’s story reminds us that there is hope, even in the toughest of times.

For additional information, you may visit:

• Read more about Matthew here: Matthew McKinnon | Build Resilience, Embrace Hope, Overcome Adversity
• Watch Matthew’s TEDx talk here:Suffering is Important, Here's Why | Matthew McKinnon | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeights

If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form.

Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

Send us a message!

In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?”

While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resilience and courage. Matthew’s story reminds us that there is hope, even in the toughest of times.

For additional information, you may visit:

• Read more about Matthew here: Matthew McKinnon | Build Resilience, Embrace Hope, Overcome Adversity
• Watch Matthew’s TEDx talk here:Suffering is Important, Here's Why | Matthew McKinnon | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeights

If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form.

Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

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In this episode, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced, and the support that helped her along the way. Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience.

For additional information, you may visit:

• Elman and Esther’s story: Living fully after a brain tumour diagnosis - Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
• Brain Injury Rehab Clinic - Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Clinic
• Extend Pharmacy - Enhancing the cancer medication experience for lives affected by cancer.
• Grief Circle/Ring Theory - Ring theory (psychology) - Wikipedia

If you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form.

Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.