Setting His Own Limits (Part 1)

Mike Dawe was diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer on April 29, 2021. With no family history of the disease, the 35-year old Registered Nurse, husband, father, and Ironman triathlete was shocked to learn his immediate future was going to look a lot different than expected.

This story shares some realities of young adults diagnosed and living with cancer in Canada and the impact it has on their close circles, and aims to resonate with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by an illness. The three-part series will highlight the journey of a young adult in our community, and how exercise and connecting with Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) -- a community that “gets it” -- is helping him to keep moving forward.

During the first episode, viewers get acquainted with Mike’s plans to take control of his cancer experience and his mental health by doing what he loves to do most -- exercise. Family, friends, and beloved musician Joel Plaskett share their perspectives on what Mike is going through.

Produced by YACC and Up Sky Down Films

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Watch part 2:    • Setting His Own Limits (Part 2)  

Watch part 3:    • Setting His Own Limits (Part 3)