04/29/2013
The WICC Ottawa 3rd Annual Sugar Bush breakfast took place at the National Art Centre on Friday April 5th 2013. Surgical Oncologist and Ottawa scientist Dr. Rebecca Auer updated a record crowd of 280 on her research work which focuses on finding a way to boost a patient’s immune system following cancer surgery. Dr. Auer is the recipient of a $200,000 innovation grant awarded by the Canadian Cancer Society and named after WICC Ottawa Ontario Chapter.
A $30,000 cheque representing the proceeds from the Wine And Cheese event was presented to Mary Hobbs and Heather Gray of the Canadian Cancer Society. Samantha Iturregui of Kelly Santini LLP and Gerry Denomme of First General Services were both presented with a Gold Flame plaque in recognition of their continued generous support over the past three years. The two firms were presented with the Gold Flame award at the WICC Gala in Toronto on April 11th.
The breakfast event was enjoyed by all with $12,500 raised toward cancer research. The WICC Ottawa Breakfast committee wishes to thank all the sponsors, donators and participants for their generous support.