Angela Pelletier
(WINNIPEG)

Angela Pelletier was born and raised in a small town in Newfoundland, where family has always been at the heart of her life and continues to be a source of strength and gratitude. She brings a lifelong perspective to urological health advocacy, having managed bladder issues and recurrent urinary tract infections throughout her life and self-catheterized due to spina bifida. Diagnosed with bladder cancer at age 38, she underwent multiple treatments, including a radical cystectomy, and now lives well with a urostomy she affectionately calls Peeatrice. For over five years, Angela has been an active volunteer with Bladder Cancer Canada. She co-facilitates a women’s only support group, coordinates educational materials for patients and healthcare facilities, and participates in awareness initiatives. Her advocacy has included news interviews, podcasts, social media campaigns, BCC walks, and serving as an ambassador at World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition forums. Angela openly shares her experience to demonstrate that a full and meaningful life is possible after bladder cancer and bladder removal. Professionally, Angela completed post-secondary education in Recreation and Leisure Studies and has worked in recreation therapy roles across several Canadian provinces, reflecting her long-standing commitment to patient-centered care and quality of life. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog Sophie, exercising, baking bread, thrifting, reading, camping, and spending time on the lake.