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VOLUNTEER PROFILES
CHRISTINA AND COLLEEN LAWERENCE
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Where?
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Kamloops Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
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Profile:
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Run volunteers; future committee members and Run Directors
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Years Involved:
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Nine and counting
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Words of Wisdom:
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“They inspire their friends and their families to get involved and stay involved each and every year. They keep me going!” ~ Adele Hamilton; sponsored Christina and Colleen for the Ganong Volunteer Award
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Secret to Success:
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Their infectious energy and power to inspire.
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MARY JANE THOMSON
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Where?
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London Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
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Profile:
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Breast cancer survivor; Run community relations volunteer; Run co-director; Ontario Chapter board member
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Years Involved:
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12 and counting
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Words of Wisdom:
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“Every day is a gift.” ~ Mary Jane Thomson, 2003 Jeannette Hawke Volunteer Recognition Award winner
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Secret to Success:
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The inner strength to be a two-time breast cancer survivor.
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LYNETTE ANTHONY
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Where?
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter
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Profile:
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure volunteer, general events assistance, Think Pink launch week support, Jeanne Lottie Pink Bedroom Event volunteer, breast cancer survivor speaker
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Years Involved:
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Five years and counting
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Words of Wisdom:
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“Being diagnosed with breast cancer is not the end of living – it is where life begins.” ~ Lynette Anthony, two-time breast cancer survivor
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Secret to Success:
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Support from family, friends and colleagues, coupled with my positive attitude
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LAURA CIARALLO
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Where?
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, National Office
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Profile:
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Breast cancer survivor, office support, special events
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Years Involved:
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One year and counting
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Words of Wisdom:
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“Interacting with people as a volunteer gives me the opportunity to talk to people and say ‘Look at me; here I am…there is hope!’ Being involved with the Foundation as a survivor and as a volunteer is exceedingly fulfilling.” ~ Laura Ciarallo
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Secret to Success:
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Endless source of energy.
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