Episode 117: A conversation with Shelley McLean
About this episode
Melanie Adams hosts a heartfelt conversation with former host Shelley McLean about her experiences with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and the impact of community events on cancer research.
Melanie Adams opens her first episode as host of Pulse by welcoming a familiar face — former host Shelley McLean — for a heartfelt conversation about her many years with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and the deeply personal experiences that connect her to the hospital. Shelley reflects on how her family's cancer journey shaped her passion for research, why new clinical trials offer so much hope, and what excites her about the new campus development. They also explore the power of community events like Race Weekend in driving the Campaign to Create Tomorrow forward, and the many ways people can make a meaningful impact.
People in this episode
Host: Melanie Adams
Guest: Shelley McLean
Topics covered
- cancer research
- clinical trials
- community events
- hospital development
- personal experiences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
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- Episode 122: "The most important part right now is talking about it."
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- Episode 120: It's not 'if' — it's 'when'
- Episode 119: "We can't stand for this anymore."
- Episode 118: Ted Wagstaff's "Toughest Mudder": Inside the race to treat a rare form of lymphoma
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