Lindsay was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour in April of 2005. Initially she started B-Strong to make hats for people suffering from hair loss from treatments. She thought family and friends might by a few hundred and then it went viral when she appeared on Atlantic TV and then CTV. More than 2,000 hats have been sold or donated to people facing challenges.
Lindsay went through 4 surgeries, 3 types of radiation and numerous chemo drugs. During this time, even though all of this created plenty of challenges, she remained an extremely positive fighter who always put others first.
Lindsay Bolger Tribute Video
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Nov. 26, 2009
 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Lindsay at home on November 26 at the age of 26. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after her courageous battle with brain cancer.
Cherished daughter of John and Jo-Ann, adored sister of Michael, Ryan and his wife Erin, treasured granddaughter of Mary and Harvey Egli, and the late Catherine and Frank Bolger. She will be greatly missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Lindsay was a proud graduate of, and valedictorian at St. Francis Xavier University. She was a gifted athlete who played varsity rugby and volleyball. Lindsay will always be remembered for her incredible kindness and selfless determination to help others. She established the B-Strong Fund, which has raised over $300K through the annual B-Strong Bash, the sale of B-Strong hats, “Lindsay” Bears and the Ottawa Marathon weekend. John, Jo-Ann, Michael, Ryan and Erin wish to express their deep love and appreciation for all the kindness shown by the community. We will miss Lindsay dearly, but she will remain forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to B-Strong for brain tumour research. Cheques should be made payable to The B-Strong Fund and sent to 12 Russell Court, Unionville, ON, L3R 2Y3. |
Profound thanks goes out to the numerous people who helped during the last leg of Lindsay’s journey. Here are just some of them.
Lindsay’s special friends: Rosie, Christie, Christina, Erin, Adam, Burke, Ashley, Jill, Sarah, Kira, Kathryn, Breanna, Beth, St FX & George Brown fellow students, staff and faculty, B-Strong Bash & Ottawa Marathon teams, Bill Dawson, Johnny Cabrelli, Neil Crone, AJ of Timothy’s Coffee, Inventa & Roxy
Doctors & pharmacists: Drs. Normand Laperriere, Rolando Del Maestro, James Perry, Madeline Li, Sharma, Mary Nowak, Bill Fetherston and Pharma: Ben at Shoppers Drug Mart, Unionville
Nurses: From St Elizabeth: Kathy, Jessica & Erin, from First Health: Louise & Glendy
Support Workers & Agencies: CCAC: Marg Cunningham, Christine, Valerie, Vilma, Myrtle, Evergreen Hospice & Susan Morgan
