- National: 5th
- Province: 4th in ON
My Story
I’m Lily, and I was diagnosed with a glioblastoma when I was 19. Strangely enough, my story starts with my puppy, Minnie. One day, she tangled her leash around my legs, spotted a squirrel and sent me flying in front of my old elementary school during recess. I hobbled home, assuming I had only hurt my ankle. It was broken, but something else was wrong too. My right hand was becoming weak and numb. Because Minnie was teething, I convinced myself she had bitten me too hard. Then I dropped my Jo Malone candle and watched it shatter. That was when I knew my hand wasn’t working. At the ER, I was initially diagnosed with MS and spent Christmas receiving plasma treatments that changed nothing. After another MRI, a surgeon entered my room on January 11 and told me the truth: I had glioblastoma. He was emotionally ice cold, but I’ll give him credit—he didn’t leave me looking like the Crypt Keeper after surgery. Treatment changed everything. I lost my hair, steroids changed my body, and I barely recognized myself. It felt like someone had shaken my life like a snow globe and returned it with every piece out of place. There were moments when I wanted to give up, but I grew up surrounded by strong women. My three sisters supported me through the ugliest parts, while my mom emailed neurosurgeons around the world. For a long time, I thought cancer had taken away the girl I used to be. Eventually, I realized I wasn’t supposed to become her again. I had to discover who Lily was now.
My Challenge
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$20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 7 days ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 10 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 10 days ago
My Sponsors
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Brent, Lisa, Patrick, Kathryn, Craig, Cathie, Derrick and Khaleeda
“Lily - from your dad's Boyden partners in Western Canada, we are all rooting for you and happy to help with this great cause.”
$5,175Received this donation 5 days ago -
Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation made possible by the generosity of long-time SickKids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$2,250.28Received this donation 9 days ago -
James Harmon
“I love you so much - Thank you for teaching me what's important - and to not be a whiney ass.”
$1,619.91Received this donation 6 days ago -
Robert and Jill Travis
“Lily, you inspire so many! We are happy to be helping you with this great cause. xo”
$1,035Received this donation 5 days ago -
Ron and Brenda Robertson
“You are our hero Lily! We are all learning from you.”
$1,035Received this donation 4 days ago -
Caroline Bigue
“What a great cause, we are thrilled to support you and we cheer you on! Much love”
$517.50Received this donation 8 days ago -
Eric Lathrop
$517.50Received this donation 5 days ago -
Hanson Home Inspections
“Go Lily!! You are an inspiration to keep pushing forward. 🩷🩷”
$517.50Received this donation 3 days ago -
Kathy Rahme
“Cheering you on Lily!”
$517.50Received this donation 3 days ago -
Mom
“I love you Lily Harmon.”
$517.50Received this donation 7 days ago -
Oinkment
“You are an inspiration Miss Lily. Love you 🥰 🐷”
$517.50Received this donation 4 days ago -
Alana Kainz
“Well written story about what got you here! Keep up the kindness and strength. So nice.. we should donated twice!”
$258.75Received this donation 7 days ago -
Ann Eastwood
“Go Lily!”
$258.75Received this donation 10 days ago -
Atul Aggarwal
“Way to go Lily. Wishing you the very best Atul & Richa”
$258.75Received this donation 5 days ago -
Brigitte and Mike Bray
“You are anazing! What a great cause! We are cheering for you 🩷”
$258.75Received this donation 8 days ago -
Cameron Morrison
$258.75Received this donation 5 days ago -
Darya Genier
“You’re a sunshine Lily! ❤️ All the best!”
$258.75Received this donation 7 days ago -
Florencia + Dan
“Go Lily!!”
$258.75Received this donation 9 days ago -
Francis Pomerleau
“All the best Lily!”
$258.75Received this donation 9 days ago -
Jeffrey York
$258.75Received this donation 5 days ago
