Working at The Princess Margaret is really an incredible experience. It’s not about me, but about the amazing work that is done by people like Dr. Jon Irish and Dr. Ben Neel. We had a chance to let our Lottery ticket purchasers know how they are making a difference in cancer research last Saturday and what a great turnout it was.
I had an opportunity to speak with so many ticket buyers and find out how they were touched by cancer. Each person I spoke with had a story and a reason for buying a ticket. I feel that events such as these really help us to connect with our donors and allows us express to them how their funds are being used in the fight to conquer cancer. I was also surprised to see the people who came from out of town to the event. I bumped into an old friend from grade one while I was there! What a small world. Thanks Paul McGrath for making it out!.
The recognition we have received from the event made me proud to be a part of this organization. A great article was written in the Toronto Star by Joe hall on Saturday and I personally received a phone call from Victor Tyrer of the Department of Research and Innovations congratulating the Foundation on a great event.
On another note – I want to give a big thank you out to Anna Thomas and Vaffi Salon in Toronto for their fundraising success on Sunday, March 30. What a fantastic way to give back to the community, and The Princess Margaret!