Michael Butler is no stranger to cancer. After losing both sets of grandparents and an aunt, heremembers feeling powerless at the time. The family didn’t know much about the disease at the time; itwas “just cancer.” Today, research developments and discoveries that significantly impact the
After her mother’s experience with two cancer diagnoses, Jackie was no stranger to thedisease. When she received her own cancer diagnosis in 2017, she went from acting as asupport system to a family member who was experiencing cancer, to being a patient herself. Her family, having
In May 2015, Denise MacKinnon was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), more commonly known as breast cancer. At first, she was shocked but not surprised as both her mother and aunt had breast cancer, and she knew that 1 in 8 women are
From an outsider’s perspective, Joanne Arenas was doing everything right. As she approached her mid-30s, she was committed to working out, eating well and living a rich social life. Behind the scenes, it wasa different story…one Joanne felt dimmed the light inside her as she
Donna Cassidy has always been a believer that behind every cloud is a silver lining – she is just a naturally positive person. But sometimes, it’s difficult to find the light. For Donna, that reality hit home in August 2020 when, for a week, she,
Women In Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is proud to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life to raise funds in the fight against cancer. This inspiring virtual event and powerful fundraiser, where 100% of donations are directed to Canadian Cancer Society research, celebrates and honours
For 150 years, Economical and its workforce has maintained a strong tradition of giving back to communities across Canada through corporate giving and volunteerism – especially to provide relief for Canadian’s when they need it most. We continue to support our Economical customers with COVID-19
ON, BC and AB ticket links: WICC NeXt Gen NATIONAL Virtual Trivia Night – WICC Ontario WICC NeXt Gen NATIONAL Virtual Trivia Night – WICC British Columbia WICC NeXt Gen NATIONAL Virtual Trivia Night – WICC Alberta WICC NeXt Gen announces National Trivia Event
The 2019 WICC Recognition Awards, and 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award were announced by Marilyn Horrick, WICC ON Co-Chair, at the Ontario Virtual Learning Breakfast on November 4th. Usually recognition awards for the year prior are awarded in person at our Gala dinner in
At 8 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, November 4, insurance colleagues and friends from across the GTA and throughout the country, gathered as one for the first time since lockdown, for the industry’s favourite breakfast event. Panel speakers were WICC ON Co-Chairs, Marilyn Horrick and Garth Pepper,
Roar Engineering has been a WICC National Sponsor for 5 years and counting. In one way or another, each of us has been touched by Cancer. We recognize the success that WICC has had in mobilizing the insurance industry to support the fight against Cancer.
Toronto, September 20, 2020: The Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to announce a new national sponsor: Steamatic Canada. “We are very happy to have Steamatic join our growing list of national sponsors,” said Garth Pepper, Co-Chair of WICC Ontario. “Steamatic, along with
Toronto, September 28, 2020: The Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to announce a new national sponsor: Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company. “We are grateful and thrilled to have Trisura join our growing list of national sponsors,” said Marilyn Horrick, Co-Chair of WICC Ontario.
We would like to advise that Ellen Moore has made the bitter-sweet decision to step down as Co-Chair of the WICC Ontario board. Since being appointed to the role of Board Co-Chair in 2011, Ellen has steered WICC Ontario towards new opportunities and smart
On June 13, about 4,200 Canadians joined in the first-ever virtual Relay at Home. To replace its outdoor Relay for Life event, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) created an inspiring, engaging and joyous two-hour live streamed event, one not soon to be forgotten. The event
Launched in 2005, the WICC National Sponsors program started off as initiatives do – with a great deal of enthusiasm and hope. Board members across each of its Chapters united behind this new idea – to strike an agreement with sponsoring companies, recognizing their engagement,
AIG Canada is a proud sponsor of Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Few organizations have galvanized the Canadian P&C industry more than WICC in their quest to eradicate cancer by supporting many of this country’s most important research projects. As a National Sponsor, AIG Canada
Among WICC’s National Sponsors, these companies are coming out in full force to show their support for cancer research and initiatives. They know there has never been a more important time to fund cancer research. Chubb Insurance Company of Canada: “Chubb has taken the opportunity
QC CHAPTER The 2019 11th Annual October Gala Dinner was very successful and allowed the Quebec chapter to present $150,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society on behalf of the Industry for 2019. This was the year the chapter got to the one million dollar mark
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has reimagined Relay For Life into Relay At Home – a new, fun and interactive way for participants to Relay online from the comfort of their home and respect physical distancing. Join WICC in support of The Canadian Cancer Society as it marks