WICC Ottawa held its 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Event on October 29th at the National Gallery of Canada. Approximately 220 guests enjoyed delicious food, including a fresh oyster bar! Wine was paired from two local wineries. A ‘red carpet’ entrance created some memorable photos of the night.
Thank you to all of our sponsors, silent auction prize donors and guests. The event could also not be a success without the help of our amazing committee and volunteers.
This years’ event raised $16,000! This amount will go 100% towards the research done by Dr. Andrew Makrigiannis from the University of Ottawa. WICC Ottawa/Ontario has committed to supporting a 2 year $185,000 Canada Cancer Society Innovation Grant to this inspirational doctor whose work involves studying whether the immune system has a role in breast cancer development. This gives WICC Ottawa a renewed energy to continue on with its mission: To support colleagues and their families in the fight against cancer, raise funds for cancer research and provide educational forums for the Canadian Insurance Industry.
