Help support our mother, Janie Clink (Tyrrell)

Dear friends, family, and kind strangers,

We are reaching out to share the heartbreaking story of our incredible mom, Janie Clink, who has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at just 56 years old. It took us a while to convince her to let us create this page, as anyone who knows her understands how difficult this is for her. We humbly ask for your support during this challenging time.

Mom has dedicated her life to helping others in her healthcare career and has always prioritized her family's well-being. She is our rock—the best mom in the world—unconditionally loving and supporting us and her grandchildren. Her compassion, humility, and unwavering spirit have touched countless lives.

In December, our lives changed forever when Mom was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an incurable type of brain cancer. She had no prior symptoms, leaving us all in shock and despair. Despite this devastating news, Mom has remained positive, vibrant, and selfless, always worrying about others before herself.

While there is no cure for Glioblastoma, Mom has access to a medical device, approved by Health Canada, called Optune Gio, which has shown evidence of life extension and improved quality of life for those it helps. She is also receiving immunotherapy, currently in clinical trials for this type of cancer. Unfortunately, neither of these treatments is covered by Canadian healthcare or insurance.

Mom is facing the daunting reality of out-of-pocket expenses totaling approximately $38,350 per month—$28,350 for the Optune Gio device and $10,000 for the immunotherapy. She is one of the few people in Canada using this device, which is considered standard care in the USA and typically covered by insurance there.

We are asking for your help to give our mom the best chance at life and allow her to focus on what matters most—spending precious time with her family, grandchildren, and friends. Any contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this campaign with others.

Your support means the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for any help you can provide.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering supporting our amazing mom.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Janie's family