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A legacy of love

Albertans First, Leap Magazine, The More Time Issue

October 16, 2026

By Fabian Mayer

Pieternella Gall honours her late daughter by giving back to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Peter Kossowan stands next to a large tree branch which his grandson and granddaughter are sitting on, along with his daughter on the other side.

Turning tragedy into hope

Albertans First, Leap Magazine, The Redefining Support Issue

By albertacancer

The Kossowan family’s journey with cancer inspired decades of donations for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

A linear accelerator in a hospital room.

A legacy donation supports community care.

Albertans First, Leap Magazine, The More Progress Issue

October 17, 2025

By Olivia Piché

Bruce and Edna Moffat gave the gift of improved care closer to home through a generous $2.9 million donation to support their Lethbridge community.