The Good Fight
Since 2011, Lindsay's family and friends have raised nearly $292,796 through a variety of activities including the Journey to Conquer Cancer (Princess Margaret Hospital), the Lindsay Tam Memorial Golf Tournament and direct donations to Pancreatic Cancer Canada. We continue these incredible efforts to honour her memory and support pancreatic cancer research through this page. Donations can be made by clicking on the donate now button above.
Lindsay Tam was kind, selfless and an inspiration for others. Lindsay possessed a grace complimented by a duality that made her more than any one thing, at any one time. Throughout her life, Lindsay's knack of making lasting genuine instant connections with everyone she met made her unforgettable.
At 20 years old, Lindsay was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and thus began the battle of her life. She did not let the disease define her. Instead, she took charge of her life with indomitable strength and optimism. Even though her schooling was delayed due to having to undergo major surgery and gruelling chemotherapy treatments, she completed her undergrad degree cum laude at McGill University in 2008.
Lindsay's disease made her passion for the disadvantaged in society even stronger. Lindsay saw law not only as a career but also as a way to aid communities in need. She enrolled in the Juris Doctor program at Ottawa University, having to negotiate an endless barrage of chemo and radiation appointments with her program course calendars. She did all this with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, determination and a matter-of-fact attitude devoid of an ounce of self-pity.
Lindsay also quickly became a champion for pancreatic cancer awareness once she realized the great need for a cure, especially considering that pancreatic cancer is the deadliest yet most seriously underfunded cancer, receiving less than 1% of all research and charitable funding. On May 15, 2011, on her off week from chemo treatment, Lindsay led our team - "Pick A Fight" to participate in a marathon to fundraise for pancreatic cancer research at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Our team raised over $18,000, no small feat. This past year, Team "Pick a Fight", rallied together to honour their dear friend by raising close to $30,000 in her memory.
Lindsay, under the pseudonym of "Carrie Ng Grace", wrote an inspiring blog titled "The Good Fight: My Battle with Pancreatic Cancer and Advocacy for a Cure" on the Pancreatic Cancer website. As explained by Carrie, "This blog will tell my story as it unfolds as well as reflect on the experiences I've already been through. I hope that it helps others out there facing cancer realize that they are not alone, that there is hope, and that no matter how bad your situation is - there is a reason to fight..."
Sadly, Lindsay passed away on November 4, 2011, at age 26, after battling with the disease for over five years. Lindsay not only left behind memories of a beautiful young woman with a wide smile and infectious laugh, she also left behind the virtues of what it means to fight a good fight. Although she is no longer physically with us, she won her battle with pancreatic cancer in the sense that she now has an army of people continuing her fight.
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
My Updates
The Good Fight - Advocacy for a Cure!
Friday 13th Jun
Thank you to our Donors
$300
Kai Mah Yiu 2023
$100
Lissie Chiu 2023
Lissie Chiu
$100
Mr. Curtis C Brown 2024
$2k
Annie 2024-05 Walk
$2k
Annie 2025-01
First 2025 Donation
$100
Anonymous 2023
$2k
Annie Tam
Lindsay's Tribute Page
$100
Michael Villeggiante 2024
$75
Ruth Lee
$100
Anonymous 2024
$100
Heywood Wu 2023
$100
Anonymous 2024
$11.24
Anne Lemesurier
Test
$2k
Annie Tam 2022-09
Love you Lindsay
$100
Anonymous 2024
$100
Anonymous 2023
$2k
Annie Tam
Missing you my dear
$3k
Annie Tam
I miss you my sweetheart Lindsay.
$2k
Annie Tam 2022-06
Love you my dear
$200
Wendy And Channing Chor 2023
Dear Auntie Annie, Good luck during your 3km walk next month! Even though it's not part of the event, we'll be cheering for you as always (and I'm sure Lindsay will be too). Love, Channing
$25
Amanda Jodoin
$2k
Annie 2025-07 Golf Tournament
This donation is in honour of the LTM Golf Tournament for Lindsay
$1,000
Annie 2024-03 Lt's Bd
$2k
Annie Tam 2022-10
Love you so much my dear. Missing you.
$100
Anonymous 2023
Hi Annie, I'm very sorry this is so late... anne
$1.5k
Annie 2024-10
$20
Ali Hodgins 2023
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-08
$2k
Annie 2024-01
$50
Annie Tam 2023-04-26 Gmail
See if Donation Notification will be received at my Rogers email account as the donor has a different email address (Gmail)
$2k
Annie Tam
Love you and miss you my dear
$150
Sharon 2024
$2k
Annie Tam
Love you my sweetie pie
$250
Manroop Chahal
$100
Anonymous 2024
Annie, keep up the fight!
$300
Priscilla Chor 2024
Thanks for the opportunity to donate for a good cause!
$500
Victoria Chan 2024
$2k
Annie Tam
Love you always
$2k
Annie Tam 2022-12
Have a wonderful Christmas with our family members in heaven my dear
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-04
Spring is here. It must be lovely in heaven.
$100
Dr.kin Wah & Linda Cheung 2023
$100
Patricia Mathewson 2024
Annie, you have had such a positive impact by remembering and honoring Lindsay. I'm so proud of you!
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-10
$2k
Annie 2024-12 Giving Tue
$20
Annie Tam 2023-08-test Tax Receipt
$300
Tammy Wu 2023
Lindsay, your spirit, courage and lovely smile are always in my heart. Miss you!
$2k
Annie Tam
Happy Birthday my love!
$2k
Annie Tam
Remembering Lindsay
$500
Annie 2024-02 In Memory Of Marion
Hope you are doing well Marion. We all miss you so much. So very fortunate to become great friends with such a kind, generous and forever cheerful lady. I was truly blessed.
$100
Curtis And Vickie 2023
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-05 Walk
Thinking about you on Mother's Day
$2k
Annie Tam
Donation made to PCC on March 27, 2019 to celebrate Lindsay's birthday!
$50
Pat Piccione 2023
$200
Jane Y Tiu 2023
$2k
Annie Tam 2022-03
You are always in my heart, my dear.
$2k
Annie 2025-06
With love from Mom
$2k
Annie Tam
Matching program
$100
Rachel Chwang 2023
$100
Lissie Chiu 2024
$2k
Annie 2025-03-27 Bd
Love you always my sweetie
$50
Jim Adamthwaite 2023
$300
Tammy Wu 2024
$1,000
Annie Tam 2023-03 Bd
Happy Birthday my sweet heart
$100
Cheung,linda & Kin-wah 2024
$2k
Annie Tam
Love Mom
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-02
You are always in my heart
$1,000
Annie 2023-11
$2k
Annie Tam
Love you my dear
$300
Anonymous 2023
$100
Cristina Siviero & Sherif Masood 2024
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-07 Ltm Golf Tourn
To thank Charndeep's and Sunny's efforts for the past 10 years.
$2k
Annie Tam 2023-06
Missing you my dear
$100
Sharon B 2023
$1,000
Anonymous 2024
$100
Mrs. Christine Jin 2023
$100
Anonymous 2024
$500
Bertha Chang 2023
$100
Pat Piccione 2024
$2k
Annie Tam
Love from Mom
$150
Heywood 2024
$2k
Annie Tam 2022-11
Missing you my love
$2k
Annie Tam
$100
Anonymous 2023
Hi Annie, haven't talked to you for a while. Get better and take care of yourself. Amelia
$2k
Annie 2024-06
$50
L Godbold 2024
$200
Brad Adams 2023
$2k
Annie Tam
Love you always Lindsay, Mom
$50
Anonymous 2023
$1.5k
Annie 2024-08
$200
Tiu Family For Marion 2024
We love Marion with her ever ready smile. Marion is a very kind, compassionate and loving person. We will miss her very much
$50
Jim Adamthwaite 2024
$100
Christine Jin 2024
$2k
Annie 2025-04
Thinking of you
$250
Annie Tam
$2k
Annie 2024-07 Golf Tournament
$2k
Annie Tam
You are always in my heart
$50
Anonymous 2024
$100
Anne Chang 2024
$2k
Annie Tam
Love You Lindsay
$500
Rohan Hate Professional Corporation
$500
Annie Tam
Love you Lindsay, Mom
$75
Ho Fam
To a very special person in honour and memory of an extraordinary person. Happy 75th
$2k
Annie 2023-12
$50
Anonymous 2023
Annie, I hope you have a wondering Christmas and a fabulous new year! Looking forward to spending more time eating lots of good food in 2024! Stay safe and be well. We have to keep believing that there will be a cure for pancreatic cancer. Amy
$50
Anonymous 2024
$100
Mr. Patrick Sun 2023
$100
Anonymous 2024
$1,000
Annie Tam
Love from Mom on your upcoming anniversary on Nov 4, 2018
$250
Barbara Yake 2023
Annie, I hope you and Nancy have a good walk on Friday, and that brings you closer to Lindsay. Barb
$2k
Annie 2024-02 Lindsay
$2k
Annie Tam
Love you always
$500
Igbal And Jaspreet
$150
Michael Villeggiante 2023
$1,000
Bertha Chang 2024
always carrying Lindsay in my heart. so thankful to have a niece like her, brave, beautiful , loving life, enjoy food above all, never give up. Let us keep fighting
$100
Cristina And Sherif 2023
$200
The Chor Family 2024
Dear Auntie Annie, Always great to hear from you - especially in support of Lindsay :) I hope you're doing well! Love, The Chor Family
$2k
Annie 2025-05
Love you my dear
$20
Mrs. Julia Yu
Sorry for your loss. xoxo
$100
Pat Mathewson 2023
$2k
Annie Tam
$2k
Annie Tam
Love your Lindsay, from Mom
$5k
Annie Tam
$2k
Annie 2024-04
$300
Annie, Lindsay was so blessed to have a mother like you carrying on her positive and courageous spirit to inspire others! Thank you for all your hard work and efforts organizing this meaningful event for all these years!