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Hannah Mackenzie

In 2009, Hannah’s simple leg pains ended up being a devastating diagnosis of leukemia. During the months that she spent at the IWK receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatments, Hannah developed a special bond with her oncologist, Dr. Bruce Crooks.

Hannah Mackenzie, IWK patient

My relationships really blossomed with the IWK staff. They truly became my second family.

~Hannah Mackenzie

Now 22 years old, Hannah is five years cancer free and was very proud to give back to the IWK in a special way - completing the ride of her life with the doctor who helped save it.

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