Sheila Kussner, 91, whose Hope & Cope advocated for people living with cancer [Video]

Everyone in Montreal seems to know Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope, the charity for cancer patients that she founded. Her extraordinary accomplishments and the news of her death at age 91 on Aug. 6 elicited a shockwave and outpouring of love across Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Kussner was “a dear friend” to him and his late father, Pierre Trudeau.

“Sheila Kussner was a remarkable Canadian and a steadfast advocate for people living with cancer and their families. Sheila had a profound impact on her community of Montreal and changed countless lives through her organization Hope & Cope.

“She truly embodied the values of tikun olam, and because of her leadership and dedication, Hope & Cope continues its transformative work improving the lives of those impacted by cancer and championing …