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Archive – September 2017

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Heritage Heroes: Long-time LGFB champions Erika and Linda

Erika Ellis and Linda Cottell, long-time LGFB family members have been named Heritage Heroes for their unwavering support of the program for more than two decades.

Sept. 29, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Heroes: Fundraisers at Shoppers Drug Mart Selkirk, Manitoba

This Shoppers Drug Mart store was Manitoba’s top fundraiser in 2016, bringing in more than $6,000.

Sept. 29, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: Psychologist who helped bring LGFB to Alberta

“I saw the need to address the outer changes that women experience,” said Hundleby, now Program Director at Wellspring Edmonton, which also offers regular Look Good Feel Better workshops.

Sept. 28, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: 17-year Chicoutimi volunteer Joanne Tremblay

Joanne Tremblay is one of our Heritage Heroes for her unwavering support and advocacy as a volunteer for nearly two decades in Quebec.

Sept. 27, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: Toronto woman tasked with getting LGFB off the ground

Look Good Feel Better wouldn’t be where it is today without Patricia Blakely – the charity’s first-ever National Program Manager.

Sept. 27, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: Calgary volunteer facing her own cancer battle

Diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer 15 years ago, Calgary’s Cindy Kelly has been undergoing various chemotherapy treatments ever since.

Sept. 25, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: Oshawa volunteer and fundraiser Brenda Visconti

After more than a decade of witnessing the impact of Look Good Feel Better as a dedicated volunteer, Brenda Visconti rallied her Uxbridge community to raise more than $11,000 for the cause this summer.

Sept. 24, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: Mississauga doctor on Both Sides of cancer treatment

Dr. Alexandra Ginty had to push outside of her comfort zone to attend Look Good Feel Better at Credit Valley Hospital in June 2010.

Sept. 22, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: One of Look Good Feel Better's first Halifax volunteers

When Dolores Adams’ six-year-old grandson was diagnosed with Leukemia, she turned to her 24 years of experience as a Look Good Feel Better volunteer.

Sept. 22, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Heritage Hero: Darlene Olsen, Regina volunteer/fundraiser extraordinaire

The 20-year Regina-based LGFB volunteer is the epitome of a Heritage Hero - she not only volunteers her time but has raised more than $200,000 for the cause.

Sept. 20, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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