Alexandra Diaz, a prominent author and television host, has launched a fundraising campaign dedicated to cancer research. This initiative comes as she battles mantle cell lymphoma, a rare form of cancer that affects B lymphocytes. For every book sold via her website, she will donate $1 to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation in Montreal.
Details of the Fundraising Campaign
Diaz announced her campaign on her website, emphasizing her desire to support not only her own recovery but also the fight against cancer for others. She stated, “I want to earn a living and heal, but also contribute to saving the lives of others with cancer.”
About Lymphoma and Research Goals
Diagnosed in mid-October, Diaz is currently under the care of Dr. Nathalie Johnson, an hematology-oncology specialist at the Jewish General Hospital. Her campaign specifically aims to enhance early cancer detection through the analysis of cancer cell DNA found in blood circulation.
- Campaign Launch: October 2023
- Disease: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Donation Per Book: $1
- Hospital Foundation Beneficiary: Jewish General Hospital Foundation
- Price of Books: $34.95 in stores, $49.95 on her website
Career Highlights
Diaz is known for her work as a cultural journalist and her role as the host of “Cuisine futée, parents pressés” on Télé-Québec from 2013 to 2018. Following her television career, she ventured into writing, releasing several cookbooks, including:
- Buenos Diaz! (2023)
- L’amour est dans l’air fryer (2024)
- L’air fryer à petit prix (2024)
- Air fryer tout végé (2025)
- Air fryer: spécial protéines (2025)
Through her campaign, Diaz emphasizes that her cause is a shared mission, stating, “My cause becomes our cause.” Her efforts not only support her own journey but aim to make a broader impact in cancer research and early detection methods.
For more information and to support her initiative, visit Alexandra Diaz’s official website.
