Don Helgeson

Don Helgeson is a recently retired Canadian Mountie living in British Columbia, Canada, and a three-time cancer survivor—all by the age of 51. His battle has included melanoma, colorectal cancer, and, most recently, a recurrence of stage 3b prostate cancer, for which he completed treatment in the fall of 2024.

In the spring of 2020, Don joined Man Up to Cancer’s "The Howling Place" community and quickly became an integral member. By 2022, he was named Chapter and Meetup Coordinator, a role in which he has overseen tremendous growth. Over the past 30 months, Don has helped expand the program to nearly 50 chapters worldwide, managing a team of over 70 chapter leaders. His dedication and leadership continue to create life-changing connections for men navigating their cancer journeys.