By Déjà Leonard, written in collaboration with the Manji family, Alberta Cancer Foundation Magazine.
Amir Manji cherished walks in the coulees behind his Lethbridge home, finding solace in the fresh air and exercise. During his time at Lethbridge’s Jack Ady Cancer Centre Amir, eager for moments outside his hospital room, would join his family in the centre’s lobby for a change of scenery.
A particularly special memory was when the family took him to a rooftop space, where he got some much-needed fresh air. Through this experience, the family was inspired to fund an outdoor space that patients could enjoy during their time at the Jack Ady, prompting the idea of a healing garden. This garden is now open and will be named the Amir and Saker Manji Healing Gardens this spring.
But Amir’s journey with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer ended on May 11, 2018.
“That experience was very devastating for me. It was very shocking and unexpected, and, as a wife and a mother, it was very hard for me to digest,” says Amir’s wife of 44 years, Saker, of her husband’s diagnosis and passing.
The Manji family’s generous gift is a celebration of Amir’s legacy and a testament to the quality cancer care he received. Eager to give back to the Jack Ady in Amir’s memory, the Manji family made a generous $500,000 gift in December 2023, which will be disbursed over five years.
Full article at Alberta Cancer Foundation Magazine
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Congratulations and heartfelt felicitations to the Manji Family for their remarkable endeavor in establishing an environment conducive to the well-being of cancer patients. Their initiative not only provides solace but also offers a haven of peace, fresh air, and tranquility, enriching the lives of those in need in Lethbridge. This thoughtful act of charity exemplifies their noble commitment to serving the community, embodying compassion, and making a profound difference in the lives of others.
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