FIRST ANNUAL HOPE
AWARDS HONOUR MEDIA PERSONALITIES WHO GIVE THE
“GIFT OF HOPE AND COURAGE”
Toronto, ON (October 15, 2009)—
The Celebration of Hope Luncheon is
presented by York Region Breast Cancer Friends in partnership with
the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation on behalf of the
Hospital’s Breast Cancer Health Centre and the Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation.
FIRST ANNUAL HOPE AWARDS
In recognition of their personal “Gift
of Hope” by sharing their own personal cancer story in a very
meaningful and public way, the following people will take home the
prestigious HOPE Award:
Author Carol Ann Cole
Citytv Anchor, Citynews, Mark Dailey
Host Classical 96.3 “Zoomer Report”, Libby Znaimer
CTV’s Health and Medical contributor, Dr. Marla Shapiro
Co-Host, CTV’s Canada AM, Beverly Thomson
Q107 radio personality, Maureen Holloway.
Allan Bell, Director Corporate
Sponsorship & Special Events for the Markham Stouffville Hospital
Foundation, says: “Each Award recipient has been an inspiration to
thousands of people that are currently facing the same battle. In
their own way, they have given numerous people hope and courage that
there is a meaningful life after a cancer diagnosis. We are honoured
to salute them!”
