'Warrior of the Ribbon' calendar raises $26K in Sask. for breast cancer research

The proceeds of a calendar featuring breast cancer survivors and a 75-tonne pink and purple tow truck are going towards breast cancer research.

Dionne and Graham Warner presented a $26,000 cheque to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Friday.

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Dionne is an eight-time cancer survivor, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30.

Graham owns a large truck and bus dealership with commercial towing/rescue services and chose to honour his wife through the truck, named "Warrior of the Ribbon".

Breast cancer survivors posed with the truck in pictures for the calendar, which were sold in Saskatchewan.

Addressing people gathered on Friday, Dionne quoted Muhammad Ali: "don't count the days, make the days count".

"I believe everybody should live like this, every day," Dionne said. "I really hope all of you are. For time is precious and every day truly is a gift just ask a survivor."