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In February 2012, I was diagnosed with two cancers of the blood: Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Stage 3 Multiple Myeloma. 3 years later, in December, 2015, I got breast cancer: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.This website, which includes my blog, my podcast, my videos, my book, and other services that I provide, is an attempt to share my journey with you from a place of vulnerability – – my fears, my hopes and the countless blessings along the way. I hope that my experiences will give you the courage and optimism to battle through your own difficulties and challenges.
Like the Mighty Oak Tree whose leaves and branches are constantly tested by the wind, these cancers have tested my strength beyond measure. With your continued prayers and support, and with God’s grace, I will embrace this journey – and all its learnings and blessings – with hope and love.– Munira
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Choosing Hope: Living Courageously Through Adversity Season 2
January 15, 2021
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It was with much trepidation that I embarked on my journey to become a podcast host during the COVID pandemic. I pored through materials, took …
#ChoosingHopeChallenge
January 5, 2021
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I invite you to participate in the #ChoosingHopeChallenge. What were you grateful for in 2020? What are you hopeful for in 2021?
I Had a Coffee Date with THE Ali Velshi!
January 4, 2021
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It was an improbable item on my 50 Things wish list: A coffee date with Ali Velshi, the renowned news journalist and anchor at MSNBC.
Cottage Day: The 5 Love Languages
December 21, 2020
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Cottage Day Each year, my family and I come together in December and have, what we term, a “cottage day” (minus the cottage). This is when we take …
50 Things …
December 14, 2020
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I had the pleasure of welcoming to my podcast, Choosing Hope: Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things, a woman with an enthralling story, Martha Southgate. Martha …
Happy Birthday, Munira Version 3.0!
November 22, 2020
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It was exactly one year ago today that I had my second stem cell transplant and Munira Version 3.0 was born.
Thanksgiving during COVID
October 12, 2020
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Due to COVID, we could not celebrate Thanksgiving together as a family this year. So, we got creative…
Toronto Lit Up: Virtual Book Launch and Reading
July 18, 2020
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Please join us on Thursday, July 23rd at 8 pm for a virtual book launch and reading of my book Choosing Hope: 1 Woman. 3 Cancers, hosted by Huse Madhavji!