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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 1d

My boyfriend suggested I call back. That was 1h39 minutes. That sucked every ounce of energy I have for today, because I have to go back for more scans in 30 minutes.

Rarely do I say that I hate living like this: sick and poor. Sorry for the vent. I’m ending my pity-party for now.

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 1d

If anyone is able to help paying this astronomical bill while I look at other telecoms options, I’d greatly appreciate it: kwadrans.ca/buy-me-a-cof...

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 1d

Because of what he did, I can’t even keep the plan I was on because he already changed it, making my situation worse.

I lost 1h39 minutes of my short life on something that I was asking to do the opposite of.

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 1d

I’m in tears after my call with
@telussupport.bsky.social loyalty. My home plan went up 30% since last month so I tried to reduce it. Instead, the new home agreement came back at $178/mo. I asked him to leave me on what I paid this month. He said it was too late. (1/2)

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 1d

I had to cancel TV and tried reducing the internet portion. He told me the best he can do is $121/mon + taxes.

That’s excluding my cellphone, which is $70 + taxes.

$171 so that I can have a phone for safety and provide my kids with internet for school.

That’s absolutely insane!

I’m so upset!!!

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 1d

I’m in tears after my call with
@telussupport.bsky.social loyalty. My home plan went up 30% since last month so I tried to reduce it. Instead, the new home agreement came back at $178/mo. I asked him to leave me on what I paid this month. He said it was too late. (1/2)

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 3d

What a gorgeous harvest moon / supermoon. It almost looks like the sun!

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 4d

I did it, and was caught red-handed by the @calgarypolice.bsky.social

Thanks to the officer who took my photo!

Do your civic duty and get out to vote in #YYC. I was in and out within a few minutes!

#YYCVotes

Natalie Kwadrans is pointing at a Calgary Elections voting sign, with an arrow pointing in the direction of the polls for voters to cast their ballot.

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 5d

How did everyone handle the 1st day of teachers’ 🪧 strike?

If the government paid teachers what they’re giving parents, there wouldn’t be a strike.

I spent half the day at the hospital teaching my kids during my cancer treatments. 🤢 Teachers, our kids, and we all deserve better!

@nenshi.ca

Mom receiving cancer treatments while helping her son do schoolwork during the 2025 Alberta Teachers’ strike.

Mom receiving cancer treatments while helping her son and daughter do schoolwork during the 2025 Alberta Teachers’ strike.

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 6d

Also, 25% will die of their cancer. 😱 Those are reason enough to donate and share !

Mommy Has Cancer @mommyhascancer.ca · 6d

My children are almost at ½ of their fundraising goal to fight against cancer. ~43% of Canadians will get cancer in their lifetime!

Terry was bold, brave, and unrelenting—values my kids want to embody.

Together, let's finish what Terry started!

Donate now & share👇

#CancerResearch #TerryFox

Terry Fox School Run

schools.terryfox.ca

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 6d

De plus, 25 % mourront de leur cancer. 😱

Ce sont des raisons de plus pour faire un don et partager !

Mommy Has Cancer @mommyhascancer.ca · 7d

Mes enfants ont déjà atteint près de la ½ de leur 🎯 de collecte 💰 pour lutter contre le cancer.

Terry était audacieux, courageux et persévérant — des valeurs qu’ils veulent incarner. Ensemble, terminons ce que Terry a commencé !

Faites un don & partagez👇

#LutteContreLeCancer #TerryFox

La Course Terry Fox des écoles

ecoles.terryfox.ca

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 24d

My kids are nearly ¼ of the way to their $23,250 goal for cancer research—a cause close to our hearts. Living with a terminal parent, every gift means hope. Help us make a difference. Give families like ours more Christmases, milestones and special moments together. Donate now:

Terry Fox School Run

schools.terryfox.ca

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 26d

Oh my! My kids' are so close to helping a classroom in their school get another reward or have another teacher challenge. The kids' school is doing that each time $2 500 is raised. Anyone want to help tip the scales before tomorrow morning? schools.terryfox.ca/page/kwadkids

Terry Fox School Run

schools.terryfox.ca

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 26d

Oh là là ! Mes enfants sont sur le point d'aider une classe de leur école à obtenir une nouvelle récompense ou à relever un nouveau défi pédagogique. L'école des enfants fait ça chaque fois que 2 500 $ sont récoltés. Quelqu'un veut-il contribuer à faire pencher la balance avant demain matin ? 🔗

La Course Terry Fox des écoles

ecoles.terryfox.ca

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 27d

My kid needs $475 for a second-class reward or teacher challenge—easy! They want two this week to kick things off with a bang. Let’s keep the fun going and raise funds for cancer research! Donate now and share their link—because heroes deserve a little laughs too! schools.terryfox.ca/page/kwadkids

Terry Fox School Run

schools.terryfox.ca

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 27d

Mes enfants n’ont que besoin de 475 $ pour qu’une classe reçoive un privilège ou un défi pour un prof. Pouvez-vous les aider ? Ils seraient très reconnaissants d’en avoir au moins deux cette semaine ! Faites un don ici. SVP partagez leur lien : ecoles.terryfox.ca/page/kwadkids

La Course Terry Fox des écoles

ecoles.terryfox.ca

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 28d

Here are a few pics of the Terry Fox Run this morning in Invermere.

@terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 28d

Any guess as to what we are doing today?I’m doing it to support my kids’ fundraising for cancer research. Donate here: schools.terryfox.ca/page/kwadkids

#FinishIt #TerryFox #terryfoxrun #terryfoxfoundation #terryfoxschoolrun #CancerResearch #TerryFox2025 #TerryFoxRun2025 #TerryFoxSchoolRun2025

Terry Fox School Run

schools.terryfox.ca

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 28d

I can’t wait to hear updates from my kids next week! ;)

Donate for a great cause, while making this extra special for my kids’ school’s fundraising efforts!

schools.terryfox.ca/page/kwadkids

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · 28d

Hâte d’avoir des nouvelles de mes enfants la semaine prochaine ! ;)

Faites un don pour une bonne cause et rendez ces moments encore plus spéciaux avec la collecte de fonds de l’école.

ecoles.terryfox.ca/page/kwadkids

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · Sep 7

It’s that time of year folks, and my kids need your help to raise $ for cancer research.

Even if you can’t donate, please share their story wide and far so they can reach their goal to help fund cancer research!

Mommy Has Cancer @mommyhascancer.ca · Sep 7

With the kids’ first week of school under their belt, they have now officially kicked off fundraising for their annual @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social School Run. Their target fundraising goal is HUGE for anyone, let alone an 9 and 11 yo: $23,250!

They need you help! Link 👇

Terry Fox School Run

schools.terryfox.ca

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · Aug 24

Hi! @lukaszukab.bsky.social I’m in Calgary for my cancer treatments at the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre (Foothills Hospital) tomorrow morning. Are there any canvassers in that area I could meet (or they could meet me) so I could sign the #ForeverCanada petition?

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · Aug 24

Thank you for all the work you are putting into keeping our country together!

Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · Aug 24

Lukaszuk said he's motivated to head off secession from Canada not just because he sees it as "illogical," but out of patriotism.
"I cherish Canada," he said.

#ForeverCanadian

www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks

Thomas Lukaszuk is a man on a not-so-lonely mission to keep Canada from splitting.

www.thestar.com

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · Aug 6

Do you have or know someone with metastatic cancer (of any kind)? If so, please feel free to share this with them, and even read it yourself. Hopefully it provides insights into what someone like myself might be thinking.

Mommy Has Cancer @mommyhascancer.ca · Aug 6

Living with metastatic cancer of any kind is tough. Read about how I am “unapologetically selfish” with my time and energy.

askellyn.ai/living-inten...

A huge shout out to @ellynjane.bsky.social for sharing my views on her blog.

#MBC #breastcancer #metastaticbreastcancer #metastaticcancer

Living Intentionally with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Living with metastatic breast cancer comes with a constant awareness of time. In this powerful guest post, Natalie Kwandrans shares how she lives intentionally, focusing on what truly matters.

askellyn.ai

Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · Aug 4

With the #YYC election coming up, I researched Ward 12’s candidates. I met with Raj-Kumar Khuttan, an independent with great experience and a genuine, action-focused attitude. He’s not tied to bigger groups & can truly represent our communities. If you haven’t met him yet, see 🔗👇. www.rajward12.com

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Making Lemonade and Memories @kwadrans.ca · Jul 14

Since being diagnosed in 2019, only twice I’ve had the kids during my parenting time, as our Parenting Agreement states we are to work around treatment days.

Today is one of those exceptions. It’s nice to have some great company on a miserably wet ☔️ day. My son is my sunshine today. ☀️

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