Dylan Strong was created to support Dylan’s fight against Stage 4 colorectal cancer and share the story of two people juggling a terminal illness while squeezing a lifetime of love into now.
This space exists to raise funds, spread awareness, and advocate our asses off.
Stage Four
Colorectal, Metastasized to Abdomen & Lungs
Chemotherapy
28 Rounds & Counting
Diagnosed at 39
Male with a Family History
Ontario, Canada
Highlighting what Healthcare Looks Like
We are turning your scattered photos into perfectly imperfect family sketches for Valentine’s, Galentine’s and Family Day weekend!
Upload your photos (pets too!), choose your format and we will create a custom sketch of your crew within 48 hours. Digital files are delivered by email and printed portraits or notebooks are shipped within 48 hours.
The notebook makes a thoughtful keepsake for writing love letters back and forth or starting a family gratitude journal to capture core memory milestones.
Every order helps keep our little family afloat as Dylan navigates Stage IV cancer and third line treatment.
Order yours below and thank you for supporting Dylan Strong!
Fighting Like Hell to Make Every Moment Count.
In the summer of 2024, Dylan was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 colorectal cancer after months of his symptoms being dismissed by walk-in clinics, the ER, and his now-nonexistent family doctor. It was only discovered as a result of a freak car accident (talk about a long day).
He’s an IT pro, a Jays and Leafs fan, life time gamer, puzzle solver, music enthusiast, dog dad, and the love of Alexandria’s life.
Treatment Update: Moving to Third Line
After a turbulent December, Dylan is no longer part of the Bold 100 trial at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Recent scans showed more than 20 percent growth, which confirmed that the second line treatment and trial were not effective against his cancer.
Dylan will now be returning to RVH Cancer Centre for a third line of treatment. The goal of this treatment is prolonged survival rather than a cure. It will involve both an oral medication and a chemo drip.
At this time, there are no available clinical trials or additional treatment lines for Dylan. We are working closely with his care team to understand what this next phase will look like and how best to support him through it.
More information will be shared as we receive it.
Ways to Support
Donate
Life doesn’t pause for cancer. Rent, insurance, groceries, medication—they all still show up, even when one of us can’t work.
Your donation helps Dylan focus on fighting, not finances.
Every bit makes a difference.
Fundraising Events
From BBQs and plant sales to volleyball tournaments and trivia nights, we’re doing everything we can to raise what we need while still living our life.
Check out upcoming events and don't forget to grab some merch!
Call, Cook, or Come Over
We need our village. Schedule a visit (if you're not sick). Stay for a tea. Bring a meal and hang out for a bit. Send a voice note, a meme, or a playlist.
The love we feel from our people keeps us going.
I told them I was scared it was cancer.
They told me to wait 30 more days.
Dylan had symptoms. He had a family history. But he was still dismissed by walk-in clinics, ER doctors, and a now-nonexistent family doctor. It wasn’t until a freak car accident that scans finally revealed Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
An ER doctor looked him in the eye and told us the system was broken—and he was a product of that.
The worst part? His story isn’t unique.
Once we entered the oncology world, we learned cancer among young people is rising fast—but screening availability and education are stuck decades behind. Screening, especially with a family history, should be standard. It’s not.
And getting sick in Ontario in 2025? It’s expensive. Like all things that sound too good to be true, “free” healthcare often isn’t.
We don’t want anyone else to go through this. So we’re using our voices—and this platform—to start the conversation.