Barbarie Palmer visited our Jack 929 studio and shared the story of her incredible mother Caroline Whalen.

Along with working 70 hours a week and caring for her family and friends, Caroline had been involved for many years in the Canadian Cancer Relay for Life.

Then last year, came the diagnosis that changed her life; pancreatic cancer.

Given such grim news Caroline powered forward, making only three requests….that all of her children come home to her for Christmas, she wanted to see the musical ‘Come From Away’ and she was determined to participate in the Relay for Life one more time.

And she did. 

In the process, Caroline and her family realized that the definition of ‘survivor’ is limited.

Hear Barbarie and Nicolle talk about Caroline, her gracious spirit, how she was truly a survivor and that her Relay for Life legacy continues in her memory.