C95 radio marathon raises $396,555 for breast cancer research

The C95 radio marathon for breast cancer was a huge success again in 2022.

After broadcasting non-stop from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., the 2022 marathon raised a total of $396,555 for breast cancer research and treatment in Saskatchewan.

The marathon was launched in October of 2000, when C95 morning show host Lisa Rendall was diagnosed with breast cancer, and over more than 20 years, the marathon has grown. Throughout the years, more than $5.3 million has been raised through the marathon.

Aaron Scherr, who is going through treatment for breast cancer, shared her story during the marathon:

“I’ll never forget that day I went in for the ultrasound… at this point I’m 20 weeks pregnant,” Scherr said.

“Just the day before, we’d had our 20-week scan where we found out we were having a boy, and everything is great. Again, riding a high, and then the next day we’re getting this terrifying news. My son is nine months old today. I just keep thinking I was put in this situation while I was pregnant for him. I look at him every day and think ‘I’m doing this for you.’”

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer, with an estimated 760 women in Saskatchewan being diagnosed in 2022. About 170 people lose their lives to breast cancer in the province every year.

All of the funds raised in 2022 will be donated to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, with every cent staying in the province.

The funds donated to the Cancer Foundation will go to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, where the donations will support research, patient treatment and care, and early detection and prevention programs.