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2019 CAYFORD GALA RECAP VIDEO

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What would you give for one more hug? For many of

What would you give for one more hug?

For many of the families we serve, that isn't just a question.

It's a wish.
One more embrace.
One more laugh
One more moment together.

At our annual Cayford Gala, we gather to celebrate those moments that matter most. Together, we help create meaningful experiences for young adults living with life-limiting illness and the people they love.

Because sometimes, one more hug becomes a memory that lasts forever.

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of hope, connection, and purpose.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets are available now - link in bio.

#OneMoreHug #StarlightAndStories #CayfordGala #ForwardFoundation #MoveLifeForward

Starlight & Stories - Cayford Gala 2026 Join the

Starlight & Stories - Cayford Gala 2026

Join the Forward Foundation community for our 7th annual gala fundraiser, an elegant night of connection, celebration, and purpose.

This special evening brings people together to honour the lives, stories, and moments that matter most. Through shared experiences, heartfelt storytelling, and joyful celebration, we raise critical funds to provide meaningful experiences for young adults facing life-limiting illness.

Every attendee’s ticket purchase helps create moments of joy, peace, and togetherness for those who need them most.

Purchase your tickets or organize a table & join us in celebration and help move life forward! Link in bio.

#gala #fundraiser #wish #hope #ForwardFoundation

Holidays remind us to pause and appreciate the mom

Holidays remind us to pause and appreciate the moments that bring us together.

Whether it's heading to the lake, watching fireworks, cheering on the home team, or simply enjoying the sunshine, these are the moments that become the memories we carry with us.

At Forward Foundation, we know that time together is one of life's greatest gifts. That's why we're honoured to help young adults living with life-limiting illnesses create meaningful experiences with the people they love most.

Today, wherever you are and whoever you're with, we hope you take a moment to soak up the joy, celebrate connection, and make a memory worth holding onto.

Happy Canada Day!#CanadaDay #TeamCanada #MeaningfulMoments #MovingLifeForward

Some journeys are about so much more than the dest

Some journeys are about so much more than the destination.

For Mariah, travelling across Canada by train was a dream years in the making. Living with cerebral palsy and facing increasing mobility challenges, she wanted the chance to honour her late grandmother’s dream while creating beautiful memories of her own.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Forward Foundation community, that dream became a reality.

At Forward Foundation, we believe meaningful experiences aren’t just about where you go, they’re about the people you’re with, the memories you create, and the joy and connection you carry with you long after the journey ends.

Every donation, every sponsor, every volunteer, and every person who attends our gala helps make stories like Mariah’s possible.

Thank you for helping us move life forward, one connection at a time.
Read Mariah’s story at the link in our bio.

#ForwardFoundation #MovingLifeForward #Connection #Community #CayfordGala

ALS Awareness Month - ALS changes lives in unimagi

ALS Awareness Month - ALS changes lives in unimaginable ways, but it doesn't change the love, courage, and connections that make life meaningful. At Forward Foundation, we've witnessed firsthand how creating special experiences can bring moments of joy, laughter, and togetherness during some of life's most difficult chapters.
This month, we honour those living with ALS, remember those we've lost, and recognize the families, caregivers, and communities who walk beside them every day.
Every moment matters.
Every memory matters.
Every connection matters.

#ALSAwarenessMonth #ALSAwareness #MovingLifeForward #ConnectionMatters #Wish #BucketList #ForwardFoundation

Every experience of connection adds something mean

Every experience of connection adds something meaningful to the world in its own way.

We’ve been fortunate to help create and be a part of so many of these moments through the experiences we have provided.

If you’d like to read more about these moments, visit www.forwardfoundation.ca.

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If you know a young adult living with a life-limit

If you know a young adult living with a life-limiting illness, get in touch with us to learn how we can create an experience of connection.

You can refer them to apply on our website at www.forwardfoundation.ca or reach out to us directly at info@forwardfoundation.ca.

If you’re interested in supporting a recipient experience & helping create meaningful moments of connection, we would be grateful to hear from you.

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Real connection is often formed when we choose to

Real connection is often formed when we choose to be fully present with one another. It’s what carries connection forward in the way we show up for each other over time.

Share this post to your story, and tag us, to remind someone of the importance of being present.

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As we continue planning for our 7th Annual Cayford

As we continue planning for our 7th Annual Cayford Gala and welcoming new creations of connections with new people, we wanted to share a bit of the story behind Forward Foundation for those who are new here.

In 2013, Christopher Cayford was diagnosed with cancer. Over the years that followed, he faced his illness with strength and grace, supported closely by his community. Together with nine others who were part of his “village,” a shared idea grew: that no young adult facing a shortened life expectancy should go without meaningful experiences shared with the people who matter most. From that, Forward Foundation was created.

That same purpose continues to guide our work today.

If you’d like to learn more about the experiences of connection we’ve been able to provide, visit us at www.forwardfoundation.ca.

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