On Saturday, April 30, 2016 the Talk For A Cure event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society kicked off in what would be a truly memorable experience. What began as a "spark" in my mind in 2014, became a reality that encompassed an entire community. Delivering 23 speeches in less than 12 hours to audiences across Durham Region meant facing a daunting challenge. I would like to thank all of organizations who had hosted the speeches and to the over 300 people who had come out to see the talks. Thanks to the outstanding organization and diligence of the speech volunteers and our driver (chaperon to the 162km we traveled), the schedule was executed flawlessly. Thanks also goes out to my family who not only motivated me but also delivered much needed food to the volunteers throughout the day and at the reception. Thanks to my extended family and friends who were part of the entourage. Thanks to my parents who were by my side much of the day. Couldn't have done it without the love and support of my wife and strength I gained from my children.
THANKS to everyone to pledged the event! Along with your support, and the funds generated from the outstanding work of my colleagues who organized the Talk For A Cure Daffodil Draw, raising over $3,700.
Our goal of $16,000 has now been surpassed! An awesome $17,800 has been raised!
Achieving the world record (unofficially) was a remarkable experience I will not soon forget, but more importantly than that I am extremely excited about supporting my father, aunt and many others touched by Cancer. Their courage inspired me to undertake this challenge and continues to inspire me. This event demonstrated that people from all walks of life can come together in unison to contribute to a common goal to fight cancer.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."-MLK
THANKS to everyone to pledged the event! Along with your support, and the funds generated from the outstanding work of my colleagues who organized the Talk For A Cure Daffodil Draw, raising over $3,700.
Our goal of $16,000 has now been surpassed! An awesome $17,800 has been raised!
Achieving the world record (unofficially) was a remarkable experience I will not soon forget, but more importantly than that I am extremely excited about supporting my father, aunt and many others touched by Cancer. Their courage inspired me to undertake this challenge and continues to inspire me. This event demonstrated that people from all walks of life can come together in unison to contribute to a common goal to fight cancer.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."-MLK
THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND AUDIENCES FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF TALK FOR A CURE!!
