Jaime Albury is "the strongest, most courageous woman" according to the person who nominated her for the 12 Days of Christmas. In June 2013, at the age of 25, she received the devastating diagnosis of having stage 3 rectal cancer. This young, single mother has not allowed her disease to break her spirit. She has persevered and overcome multiple surgeries and their recoveries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and physiotherapy. This holidays season, we wanted to provide her with some happy and lasting memories. Shaylan Spurway Photography has provided the Albury family with a family photo shoot and NORPRO has donated $50 in Tim Hortons gift certificates.
Thank you to this episode's sponsors, Shaylan Spurway Photography and NORPRO.
Make sure you tune in to Local2.ca every day for more surprises from our 12 Days of Christmas 2014.
Day 1 - On the first day of Christmas, we pay a visit to Lora Lee
Day 2 - On the second day of Christmas Andree gets a surprise
Day 3 - On the third day of Christmas Holly gets a jolly visit
Day 3 - On the third day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits the Elks
Day 4 - On the fourth day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn visits a loving neighbour
Day 4 - On the fourth day of Christmas, an unexpected surprise for an expecting mom
Day 5 - On the fifth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits Shelly
Day 5 - On the fifth day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn visits Vinson
Day 5 - On the fifth day of Christmas, John can continue with creativity
Day 6 - On the sixth day of Christmas, a gift for a volunteer
Day 6 - On the sixth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan has a surprise for Bob
Day 7 - On the seventh day of Christmas, a merry Christmas to Don
Day 7 - On the seventh day of Christmas, Ben gets a visit from Santa Shaylan
Day 8 - On the eighth day of Christmas, Shevy warms our heart
Day 8 - On the eighth day of Chistmas, Melissa gets a visit from Santa Jasmyn
Day 9 - On the ninth day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn goes to school
Day 9 - On the ninth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan drops by for lunch
Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits Taryn
Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, Merry Christmas to Clara
Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, a birthday/Christmas surprise for Kirstin
Grow your heart three sizes this season with the Village Media Pay It Forward program. Choose from one of our selected local charities or reach out to another in our community. Make a donation from your wallet or volunteer your time. Christmas, after all, means a little bit more.