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'She's sunshine': community rallies for bittersweet wedding at B.C. hospital

Stephanie Vernon, diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, married Torian Poulin on June 20 at North Island Hospital in Courtenay surrounded by friends and family.
Her diagnosis followed hospitalization on June 14 for stomach pain, when doctors confirmed the cancer was terminal with no available lifeline.
The Comox Valley community and hospital staff donated the dress, cake, decorations, and organized a car procession to celebrate Stephanie and support her three sons.
Joe Donaldson, diagnosed with stage-three pancreatic cancer in August 2023, underwent postponed surgery that removed half his pancreas, part of his intestine, and 37 lymph nodes.
Joe and his partner Audrey advanced their wedding to June 30 due to his diagnosis, with Dreams2Memories aiding their honeymoon plans in Castle Leslie, Monaghan.

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'She's sunshine': community rallies for bittersweet wedding at B.C. hospital

Stephanie Vernon and Torian Poulin wed on June 20 at North Island Hospital in the Comox Valley after just days after learning of her terminal diagnosis

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Comox Valley Record

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'She's sunshine': community rallies for bittersweet wedding at Courtenay hospital

Stephanie Vernon and Torian Poulin wed on June 20 at North Island Hospital in the Comox Valley after just days after learning of her terminal diagnosis

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Irish Independent

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Man with terminal cancer moves wedding date forward as charity helps out with honeymoon

A man who has had to bring his wedding date forward after being diagnosed with terminal cancer is receiving help from a charity to ensure his honeymoon is extra special.

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