The 3rd Annual Forum honouring “Heroes”
Women of Courage, Dedication and Spirit
In addition to the annual fundraising walk, Girls for the Cure (GFC) provides educational activities to the over 2,800 participants so they can gain the knowledge and learn the skills that will help them become tomorrow’s leaders.
On Thursday, April 22, 2010, the 3rd Annual Forum featured a panel discussion facilitated by renowned CTV newscaster Aphrodite Salas.
The panel featured women who are making a difference in their communities each and every day.
These six “Heroes” represented each of the participating GFC schools, (Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's, Queen of Angels Academy, Sacred Heart, The Study, Trafalgar and Villa Maria).
Six "Heroes"
Sacred Heart
Josephte McNamara, Class of 1981 – childhood cancer survivor and psychologist
Villa Maria
Robyn Dalton, Class of 2000 - analyst, researcher and philanthropist
Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s
Alli Carr, Class of 1998 – international volunteer, world traveler and humanitarian
Trafalgar School for Girls
Sunniva Sorby, Class of 1978 - adventurer, entrepreneur, personal trainer
The Study
Shivani Oberoim, Class of 1998 – financial expert, educator and volunteer
Queen of Angels Academy
Shauna Joyce, Class of 1996 - social worker, vice principal, volunteer and philanthropist
Save the Date - 15th Annual Girls for the Cure Walk - September 23, 2010
Over the past 15 years, through significant and long-lasting contributions, the Girls for the Cure has changed the lives of countless women suffering from cancer.
Courageous, dedicated and spirited – we are the Girls for the Cure.
Girls for the Cure Walk
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Girls for the Cure Forum
In addition to the annual fundraising walk, Girls for the Cure (GFC) provides educational activities to the over 2,800 participants so they can gain the knowledge and learn the skills that will help them become tomorrow’s leaders. The 3rd Annual Forum featured six women - Heroes - who are making a difference in their communities each and every day.
