Marilyn Field is the founder/president of DAREarts, a Canadian organization that helps kids at risk have better lives — through the arts. In this interview, Marilyn discusses the inspiration behind the creation of this unique organization and how it is changes the lives of many kids — as well as her life.
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Jul
03
2012
Dana Florence is the co-founder of THREE TO BE, an organization inspired by the birth of her triplets who — all three — were born with cerebral palsy.
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Jun
02
2012
Rachael Smith is the founder of Yard Sale for the Cure, a unique fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In this interview, Rachael discusses her journey from having had breast cancer to how she got the idea for Yard Sale for the Cure, and why it’s important.
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Jan
14
2012
Beverley Wybrow is the president & CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Canada’s public foundation designed to raise and grant funds to meet specific needs of women and girls across the country. Since 1991, Canadian Women’s Foundation has invested more than $35 million in support to over 1,100 community programs for women and girls across Canada. It is now one of the ten largest women’s foundations in the world.
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Dec
05
2011
Caroline Riseboro
Vice President, Public Affairs for World Vision Canada
Caroline Riseboro is the Vice President, Public Affairs for World Vision Canada. In this role, Caroline provides leadership to the Government Relations, Advocacy and Public Relations divisions.
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Dec
04
2011
Rosemary McCarney is the president & CEO of Plan International Canada Inc. She discusses the Because I am a Girl nation-wide initiative to empower girls.
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Aug
14
2011
Founder of Lisa Ferguson Interior Design, as well as Decor Mentor, an educational and collaborative community for interior design pros and consumers.
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Aug
09
2011
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse with a long road to healing, Ellen Campbell, President/CEO & Founder of the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (CCAA), translated her own recovery into hope for others. She opened a recovery bookstore in downtown Toronto and developed a conference centre for adult survivors going through recovery.
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Aug
07
2011
Jody Steinhauer is the Founder, President and Chief Bargain Officer of The Bargains Group Ltd., who used her skill and innovation to build a socially conscious, multi-million dollar business. She is based in Toronto.
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Aug
04
2011
Judy Croon is a comedian, broadcaster and motivational speaker who is dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research with her annual Stand Up for the Girls fundraising event.
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Jun
26
2011
Janet King is the president & founder of kids.now, a national group mentoring charity based in Toronto.
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Jun
26
2011
Gail Nyberg is the executive director of Daily Bread Food Bank, leading Canada’s largest food bank in the fight against hunger and poverty. She is based in Toronto.
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Jun
24
2011
Singer, entertainer, speaker, author of Kiss Your Monsters Goodbye – and creator of the Red Carpet Dreaming event to raise money for the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness.
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Kalista Zackhariyas
Carrie Mullings
Anna Cyzon
Mary Tripi
Jana Webb
Patricia Bebia Mawa
Annisa Holmes
Jodi Goodfellow