Sindy Hooper, who radiated happiness and warmth, fought the disease valiantly for more than a decade before her death last year.

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Those who gathered in a residential neighbourhood in Kanata on a cold and windy Saturday morning couldn’t help but wonder if Sindy Hooper , a loving mother and friend, was smiling at them when the sun peaked through the clouds briefly. Article content

Around 70 people gathered in front of her family’s house to take part in Sindy’s Run , a fundraiser to support pancreatic cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital. Everyone was in high spirits: There was a bake sale, and many people brought their children and pets to run or walk alongside them. Article content Article content

Hooper, an elite triathlete who radiated happiness and warmth, wa

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