PAINT OTTAWA PINK
BCA's ANNUAL FUND
RAISING WALK
2008 Walk
We would like to thank our participants and sponsors for helping us raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Action
Ottawa. Despite the humid temperature, over 240 participants laced up their sneakers for a great cause. With the
encouragement and financial support of donors and participants we raised over $37,900!
This money will stay within Ottawa to help Breast Cancer Action continue to offer post-diagnosis services to our members.
Breast Cancer Action extends our sincere appreciation to Manulife
Financial for their continued corporate sponsorship. This year, the
Manulife Walk & Fun Run received $25,000 in sponsorship. With the ongoing support of Manulife Financial, Breast
Cancer Action was able to reach a larger audience, increase our total event revenue and expand our community profile.
Event Ambassadors are very special people in our community who represent those
who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as their family and friends. Their
voluntary role serves to remind us that breast cancer touches the lives of so many
people in the Ottawa region. This year we were pleased to welcome back Linda
Burdon of Manulife Financial, City Councillor Maria McRae, members of
Breast Cancer Action’s Board of Directors and the Dragon Boat Executive.
2007 Walk
Under sunny skies on Sunday, June
03, 2007, our valued members, friends, supporters and sponsors
came together to PAINT OTTAWA PINK! in support of Breast
Cancer Action during the 14th Annual Manulife Walk & Fun
Run held at the Rideau Canoe Club.
Funds raised during the event will help
offset the various costs associated with our programs, services
and the operation of our postdiagnosis support and resource
centre for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Joining us that day were Event Ambassadors
David McGuinty, Member of Parliament as well as Councillor
Maria McRae of River Ward, Yves Lacroix of the Ottawa office
of Manulife Financial and Lynsey Bennett, an Ottawa resident
and former Miss Canada title holder. 2007 was a record year
for the number of teams participating, as well as the amount
of funds raised by each of our 10 teams.
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who participated
and made this day such a resounding success. See you next
year!
Photos from 2007 Walk
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