harrison GILKS Legacy fund

In memory of Harrison Trevor Gilks

Harrison was an inspiration to many. His smile could light up a room, his laugh could cheer anyone up. He was our sunshine on a cloudy day. He always found good in every situation and touched the lives of many with his messages of hope and encouragement through his TikTok videos, where he chronicled and shared his journey with cancer with the world.  Though he could no longer do some of the things he loved such as play hockey, softball, jet skiing and tubing, rugby, skiing, mountain biking or dirt biking, he managed to get some time in the woods with his dad to go hunting this fall, then he turned his attention to travel, while he was still able.  

He vowed to get as many “bucket list” adventures as he could with the time he had left. Toronto to see the Leafs and Raptors, Montreal to see Jake and Canadians, New York to see the Rangers, Islanders and Knicks, Tampa to see the Lighting, and Edmonton to catch McDavid and the Oilers. Next was the Rocky Mountains, Jasper and Banff, before one last trip to Mexico with family and friends. He was determined not to let cancer get in his way. But after nearly two and a half years of a hard-fought battle, knowing he did as much as he could, knowing he was loved and strong, he said goodbye.  

More than 1,600 people took part in an event called Sticks Out for Harrison, where they posted photos and videos of hockey sticks placed on their front step in support.

Donations in memory of Harrison may be made to the Harrison Gilks Legacy Fund which will help support local charities.