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Red Deer cancer survivor wants businesses to join sticker support program

Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Endless spirit — that’s what Jason Kom-Tong has.

The man who survived tongue cancer, though lost his tongue, remains behind a movement to help cancer patients in central Alberta, and needs businesses to join the cause.

Kom-Tong founded The Endless Spirit Foundation a few years ago, and after receiving a $20,000 grant from the City of Red Deer last fall, he launched the ‘Kicking It Together’ cancer support card program.

The cards are meant to be a simple yet powerful took to connect survivors with local businesses offering their own selection of free or discounted services to survivors.

If a business signs up, they’ll receive a window sticker showing they are a supporter of the program.

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Kom-Tong’s aspirations go well beyond the card program, however.

“The Cancer Support Card program is just the beginning. It forms phase two, which is the beginning of Endless Spirit’s long-term vision for central Alberta. Phase three will see the creation of Red Deer’s first dedicated Cancer Support Centre,” says Kom-Tong.

“The centre would be a real-life location offering free support groups, physical activity sessions, therapy, legal guidance, and other vital services. More than a building, the centre will be a gathering place where people affected by cancer can find peace, community, and help connecting to the services they want or need.”

Kom-Tong was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2013. He later penned a book about his experience, and announced he’d begun taking the steps to launching a walking sports program for cancer survivors in 2023, which rdnewsNOW reported on.

There’s even a fourth phase to his plan, ultimately redefining what it means to provide mental and physical support to cancer survivors. The foundation will also launch a community mascot campaign in the near future to draw more attention to the cause, and has opened an online merch store for personalized clothing targeted towards survivors and their families.

All proceeds, he ensures, will stay local and impact the Red Deer cancer community.

“Healing happens through movement, laughter, and connection. The foundation is currently seeking provincial support to bring this vision to life,” he says.

“Endless Spirit doesn’t want to just be another non-profit; they’re inviting Red Deer to become part of something lasting. Whether it’s sharing stories, partnering with the card, offering sponsorship, or simply spreading the word, community support will shape what comes next.”

To learn more, get involved, or register a business for the Cancer Support Card program, visit endlessspirit.org or email partnerships@endlessspirit.org.