Team Irene

Run for Survival Mississauga

For Her, We Walk


This October marks ten years since the passing of our beautiful mom Irene. 

To know her was to love her. She had the biggest heart, the brightest smile, and the most infectious personality.  She danced like no one was watching (both literally and figuratively) and could turn any small gathering of people into a party. 

Her kindness and generosity showed in the small day to day moments - never hesitating to drop what she was doing to help others, even if they were a stranger. Even in her final days, she chose to participate in cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital knowing that it would never save her life but possibly save someone else's. 

In her memory, we invite you to join us or donate to the Run for Survival on October 24, 2026. This event gives us the opportunity to celebrate Irene's life, honour her legacy and stand together in the fight against Pancreatic Cancer.

Event Details:

Date - Saturday October 24, 2026
Time - 12:00pm
Location - Erindale Park, Mississauga

Your support is greatly appreciated! 

Thank you to our Donors

$1.04k

Luba Kopij

$1.04k

Roman Rapa

Irene, you are missed beyond measure, but the lov you gave so freely stays right here with us. You are missed today, tomorrow and always.

$540

Al & Mary Rocca

Cassandra, We are so proud of you for taking part in the Run for Survival in memory of your mother Irene. Even after ten years, her love and the impact she had on your life continue to shine through in the beautiful way you honour her. Your strength, compassion, and determination are truly inspiring. We hope this donation not only supports an important cause but also lets you know that we are with you every step of the way. We know your mom would be incredibly proud of the amazing woman, wife, and mother you have become. With all our love and support, Al & Mary Rocca🕊️❤️

$540

Rocca Dentistry

In loving memory of Irene Forever in our hearts <3

$500

Meg

$271

Jordan, John & Vasilios Mintzas

In loving memory of your momma! She would be so proud of the woman and mother you are today. 💜

$271

Matt And Colleen Grossi

Good Luck Cass!

$265

Jenny Stranges & Julian Colalillo

Cass we are so proud of you for honouring your mom’s memory and advocating for others. Irene was such a remarkable woman and it’s hard to believe it’s been ten years without her. She’d be so proud of you, Eric, Christine and Matt and all her beautiful grandbabies.

$163

Anthony Siskos

Cheers to the lovely Irene 🥂💛 Proud of you Cass x

$109

Lindsay Sinclair

What a beautiful way to honour your mother's memory. I know you honour her every day in showing up as the amazing mom that you are to your littles. I see her spirit in their wonderful personalities, and yours of course. Love you!!!

$109

Julie Kertesz

Wonderful way to honour your beautiful Mom

$109

Natalie Iannaci

What a beautiful way to honor such a beautiful woman❤️ She is so, so proud of you Cass! SO much of her lives on in you, and you carry her so beautifully. We miss and love you Irene!!

$109

Maureen Bentley

I miss Irene everyday , my beautiful, best friend !

$109

Luba L.

$109

Alexandra Polanska

I miss her always and love when she comes to mind. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Love you Irene, wish you were around to see all of our kids grow. You’d be our neighbourhood baba no doubt ❤️❤️❤️❤️

$109

Jenny Laurenza

$109

Mary Stranges

Forever in our hearts..

$100

Karen Rebryk

Happy to support such a worthy cause in memory of Irene.

$82

Ewhenia Lachmaniuk

$82

Marika Boshyk

May Irene always remain in our thoughts and prayers!

$82

Yarko Kaluc

$82

Maria Rocca

Thinking of you Cassandra❤️

$82

Heather & Jordon Lorusso

We love you Cass!

$82

Stephani Eustace

Wow 10 years, so luck to have met her and know the impact she still has on the amazing woman you are today ❤️

$80

Walter Falinsky

$80

Alex & Mike Rocca

Thinking of you and the entire family Cass. Love you!

$57

Ovi Colavincenzo

Irene was a great and special friend

$57

Michelle Mizen

$57

Michelle Ward

I can imagine that a decade feels like a lifetime and also like a blink of an eye. You pour the same deep love into your own babies that continues to connect you to your mom <3 Sending hugs!

$56

Erica Tokar

What a beautiful way to honour your mom 🤍

$50

Miranda Cardinali

Thinking of you all as you honour Irene.

$40

Anita & Joe Westman

Your mom is cheering you on from the best seat in the house. Sending you our love.

$34

Elizabeth Diclaudio

$34

Sam And Anna Diliberto

$29

The Bourassa’s

$29

Anonymous

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