Wednesdays with Bergstrom
November 12, 2013
by Guest Blogger Gill Grant
Every Wednesday I volunteer in the chemo unit at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
I am a ten year survivor of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
I remember the fear on treatment days, and how hard it was to stay calm on such a long day of 100 percent stress.
I volunteer to help ease the tension. My job is to listen, support and connect with patients and if I can bring a little levity and laughter …even better!
One of my favourite ways to shake up the gloom is to arrive dressed in COLOUR. Lots of colour. Not a hint of black. Not even in my shoes.
Bergstrom Originals are my go-to clothes every Wednesday. Christina’s clothes explode with colour and I swear, they change the mood.
Three outfits.
Three quotes from patients.
Three Wednesdays with Bergstrom!
OUTFIT 1:
"you are a ray of sunshine"
OUTFIT 2:
"purple is my favourite colour. You just made my day"
OUTFIT 3:
"it’s like my mother just arrived. She was Irish and her favourite colour was green"
All photos featuring Gill, courtesy of Lisa Robertson
See how Gill's story has inspired our new
Butterfly Collection. All profits from this collection will be donated to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.