The Cancer Centre

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside The Cancer Centre and noticed something odd. As he opened the van door, a strange, sweet scent wafted through the air—like someone had left a batch of freshly baked cookies in the hallway. Curious, he followed his nose down the corridor until he found an open door—a small kitchen where an elderly volunteer was making tea for staff. ‘Morning!’ she smiled warmly, noticing him. ‘Just some homemade cookies for everyone.’ The delivery driver laughed, shaking his head. ‘Next time you bake, could you maybe put a sign on the door?’

2. One day after work, a regular stopped by The Cancer Centre for a routine check-up. As he sat in the waiting room, someone asked curiously: ‘Did you hear that the receptionist’s coffee tastes like medicine?’ A delivery driver overheard and joked, 'Maybe she adds chemo pills to her latte!' Soon everyone was laughing, including the receptionist who replied, 'Actually, it's just my secret recipe for energy boost.'

3. One night, a delivery driver parked his truck outside The Cancer Centre and heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention all patients and staff—your free coffee samples are now available in the lobby.’ Curious, he walked inside and found a grumpy old man pouring coffee into paper cups. ‘What’s going on here?’ asked the driver. ‘Oh,’ said the man, ‘I’m just trying to make our patients’ last days a little brighter.’ As they chatted, more neighbors joined them, bringing cookies and magazines. By morning, the whole town was gathering at The Cancer Centre for free coffee and friendly company.

4. One autumn afternoon, as leaves rustled around The Cancer Centre, a delivery driver parked his truck and found something peculiar on the pavement. Upon closer inspection, he discovered an old umbrella with a note scribbled in pencil: ‘Founder’s Day Party – don’t forget!’ Turns out it belonged to the receptionist who had accidentally left it there earlier that morning. Everyone had a good laugh over coffee later that day.