Ingrid Exner

Thank you Ingrid for helping to build connections and support in the Burlington and Hamilton area, your dedication is invaluable.

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Danielle Giffiths

Danielle began giving her time to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in 2007 following her husband Jay’s diagnosed with a brain tumour. Danielle explains, “I knew I couldn’t change this situation but I also knew I could do something to help improve things for the brain tumour community.”
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Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy epitomizes a talented leadership volunteer with the very best interests of and commitment to success for our organization and the people we serve. Mike took on the role of Halifax Spring Sprint Coordinator in 2009.
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Lori and Stephen Wilson

Lori and Stephen Wilson have been active volunteers for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in Calgary for many years.
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Robin Bateman

Robin has worn many hats over the last four years as a volunteer in our London office. He has assisted with various database responsibilities, reconciliation of financial data, numerous departmental mailings, and archiving of historical materials. Robin also brings new and fresh ideas to the team. With his ever-present enthusiasm, positivity and never-ending supply of licorice and chips, Robin has become a truly essential part of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s team. Robin has been an enduring source of creativity, always dedicated to the tasks that keep the organization running smoothly.

Claudine LePage

In 2002, Claudine was the first to stand-up and offer her service when the need for a person to lead and inspire a support group in the Moncton area was brought to our attention. Since that time, she has dedicated herself to helping hundreds from her community through the support group. Claudine has remained a consistent source of emotional support to all and has provided an empathetic ear to listen and console, and a shoulder upon which to lean when needed.

As an innovator and an unending source of energy, Claudine has also assisted in the running of Halifax’s Information Day, and has helped with the planning of our educational in-services. It is truly because of Claudine’s long-term and consistent commitment to brain tumour patients that Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has been able to build such as large presence in the Moncton community.

Melissa Martin

Melissa has been coordinating the Windsor Spring Sprint for the last five years, over which time the event has grown tremendously. Along with her husband Scott, Melissa works tirelessly to organize and promote the event. With her focus being on directing as much of the funds raised towards patient programs and services, Melissa’s enthusiasm and passion is infectious and seemingly endless. She has shared her own brain tumour story with the media and on the patient panel at Information Day, and is the first to encourage others to attend their local support group and get involved. It is for these reasons that we value Melissa as one of our exceptional volunteers making an important difference in the Windsor community.

Crystal Tellett

Crystal Tellett began her role as the Calgary support group facilitator four years ago. Stepping forward and offering her services to develop the group there, her guidance and leadership has built a strong group that continues to thrive. As a neuroscience nurse, she understands the needs of brain tumour patients and is one of our biggest ambassadors. She reaches out to patients and recommends our programs and services and has been a speaker at Information Day in the past. She has also become involved with organizing the Calgary Spring Sprint event. Crystal’s dedication and passion to the mission and vision of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is evident in the amount of support she provides to all patients in the Calgary area.

Theresa Acchione

An accountant for Deloitte in Calgary, AB, Theresa is a support group convener and has organized Calgary’s Spring Sprint fundraising event that raised a total of $470,000 over the past two years. Theresa was also instrumental in securing Deloitte as a national sponsor for Spring Sprint in 2008.

Dave D’Entremont

Dave is a Senior Programmer and Analyst as well as a brain tumour survivor from Fredericton, NB. He is being recognized for his work in raising brain tumour awareness and for organizing Fredericton’s Spring Sprint fundraising event that has raised $107,000 over the last four years.

Margaret Dodgson

A brain tumour survivor from London, ON, Margaret is a convenor for the brain tumour support group and comforts patients and families who have been affected by the disease. Margaret also assists with the London Information Day conference by organizing reiki treatments for participants.

Marianna Hope

Marianna is a brain tumour survivor from New Glasgow, NS, and provides patient support as the founder and facilitator for the support group there. Marianna embraces the opportunity to share her experiences and reach out to others during their journey with a brain tumour or cancer.