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We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our supporters and sponsors. Your kindness and generosity is overwhelming. We could not provide the programs and essential support for our families without you.
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Board of Directors
Since its inception, the Kids with Cancer Society have depended upon the commitment of volunteers for assistance in reaching its goals and objectives. For over 26 years, these volunteers, who we consider to be the backbone of the Society, have been instrumental in developing countless programs and services that have assisted our membership throughout their battle against childhood cancer.
Our volunteer Board of Directors comprised of members of the business community, parents, and a pediatric oncologist, bring a new dimension to the Society. Through their knowledge, skills, dedication, objectivity, and compassion towards the needs of our children, we are more able to achieve the many goals and objectives that are placed before us.
Our board members include:
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Dr. Paul Grundy ~ Chairman
Since 1988, Dr. Grundy has treated children with cancer in the Northern Alberta Region. Currently, he is the Director of the Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program at the Stollery Childrens Hospital, and Director of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at the University of Alberta. Dr. Grundy is also Vice Chair of the Renal Tumors Committee for the Children's Oncology Group and is a well-respected member of the international pediatric oncology community. |
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Robert Walker ~ Vice Chairman
Robert is a professional Construction Executive with 35 years in the Design, Development and Construction industry. After 16 years as owner of a Western Canadian based Project Management Company, Robert joined Ledcor Construction Limited in 1997 as Vice President of Northern Alberta. Ledcor is Canada’s second largest multi-disciplined construction firm with 14 offices throughout North America. Robert has directed the design and construction of some of Edmonton’s most high profile capital projects including Edmonton City Hall & Telus Baseball Stadium. Presently, he is the Executive in charge of the new Art Gallery of Alberta and Epcor Tower on the Edmonton Downtown Station Lands project. Robert is also on the board of Edmonton Northlands. |
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Alphonse Pilon ~ Secretary
Alphonse has been in the home building industry for over 17 years and is the President of Marcson Homes Ltd. He has sat on the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Home Builders Association and is actively involved as a volunteer and fundraiser for many charitable organizations. He plays a key role in building the lottery homes in support of the Caritas Hospital Foundation. Alphonse is currently a board member with the Alberta New Home Warranty Program. |
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Patrick Moore ~ Treasurer
Patrick is a Chartered Accountant with Meyers Norris Penny LLP specializing in assurance services. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and a Master of Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. Patrick loves cross-country skiing and in the winter months works as a ski technician with the Alberta World Cup Academy. |
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Bruce Alton ~ Director
Bruce is married and the father of three boys, one of which is a cancer survivor. He is a life-long Edmontonian and is currently Chief Operating Officer of Touchstone Holdings Ltd. Touchstone owns and operates hotels and residential real estate in Northern Canada in addition to having oil & gas and private equity investments in Western Canada. He has served on many community and corporate boards and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta. |
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Sharon Brown ~Director
Sharon Brown is a graduate of the University of Alberta Education program. Sharon is involved in the personnel and accounting functions of Sherrick Management, a land development company that is owned and operated by her husband Jim Brown. Sharon has been volunteering in the community for many years and has been a member of the Kids with Cancer Society Beaded Journey Gala for the past three years. Her commitment to children with cancer and their families has become an important priority in her life evident by her recent climb of Mount Kilimanjaro raising almost $60, 0000.00 for the Society. |
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Val Figliuzzi ~ Director (Non-voting Board Member)
A parent of a survivor of childhood cancer and strong advocate for childhood cancer issues, Val has dedicated her volunteer and professional life to the needs of children with cancer. As Chair of the Board of a national childhood cancer agency she pioneered and initiated the creation of a national pediatric cancer research program. She has also served as a member of countless childhood cancer committees and task forces.
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Elaine Hole Pedersen ~ Director
Elaine Hole Pedersen is a long time Edmontonian who has been impacted by childhood cancer both in her professional life as a pediatric nurse and as a mother of a cancer survivor. Receiving both her undergrad and masters degrees in nursing from the University of Alberta she has devoted most of her professional career to community health nursing with a focus on health promotion and has also been involved in various aspects of nursing education and research. Strong commitment to volunteerism has included regular involvement with the Kids with Cancer Society over the past few years. |
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Peter Jansen ~ Director
Peter is a chartered accountant and holds an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Laurentian University. Peter recently joined the Society in March 2004 as Treasurer. He works as an accountant for Mowbrey Gil LLP Chartered Accountants specializing in assurance and business valuation services. He is currently employed with the Acuren Group and has been active in various volunteer positions with community and charitable organizations for many years. |
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Naheed Shariff ~ Director
Naheed is a busy father of three, soccer coach and co-owner and operator of 4 successful family-run Boston Pizzas located in the Edmonton area. Naheed has an extensive background in accounting, marketing and human resources in business. Naheed has worked with Boston Pizza international on a variety of implemented operational and organization changes to their business strategies, marketing as well as training and development. Naheed also takes time to advise and assist other restaurant owners by consulting in order to help make their businesses profitable. Naheed and his family have been active with the Kids with Cancer Society for 4 years and have sponsored many fundraisers throughout the years such as Santa’s Anonymous, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kids Help Phone, Youth Emergency Shelter and The Cross Cancer Institute. |
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Gord Steinke ~ Director
Gord is well known to Edmontonians as the Anchor and Senior Producer of Global Edmonton News. While Gord is best known as a veteran broadcast journalist, he's also a best-selling Canadian author for his books Mobsters and Rumrunners of Canada. Gord has been involved with the Kids with Cancer Society for four years and has supported the organization in various fundraising events including the LOOK and Stepper Revving up for Kids motorcycle adventure and the Beaded Journey Gala hosted by Mayor Stephen Mandel. He has also supported many other causes in the past including MADD, Ride for Dad, Fashion with Compassion and Santa’s anonymous. |
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Michael Webb ~ Director
As President of MacLachlan Mitchell Homes Michael is a successful and well recognized home builder. Michael along with his family, has been involved with the Kids with Cancer Society for more fifteen years and have initiated several key fundraisers for the Society such as the Scarecrow Festival and annual Relay/Walk. During his time with Society Michael was responsible for raising over $1 million through the relay/walk which he initiated and organized for more than five years. Michael’s family were instrumental in the growth experienced by the Society in the mid 1990’s. Due to his involvement he has a keen understanding of the Society and is deeply committed to the cause. |
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Val Figliuzzi ~ Executive Director
A parent of a survivor of childhood cancer and strong advocate for childhood cancer issues, Val has dedicated her volunteer and professional life to the needs of children with cancer. As Chair of the Board of a national childhood cancer agency she pioneered and initiated the creation of a national pediatric cancer research program. She has also served as a member of countless childhood cancer committees and task forces.
KWCS staff may be reached at 780-496-2459
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Amy Wolgemuth ~ Community Initiatives and Event Coordinator
Amy brings to her job a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and an internship in pediatric oncology at the Stollery Children's hospital she finds working at the Kids with Cancer Society to be a good fit. Amy has a strong passion for family centered care and is currently working on research projects that recognize the significance of supporting siblings and other family members. |
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Katie Scott ~ Administrative and Accounting Coordinator
Katie has been involved with children with cancer for most of her life and has found the experiences to be very rewarding. Over the years, she has volunteered on numerous occasions for the Kids with Cancer Society and the Children's Hospital. Katie is now studying to be become an Event Coordinator. While in school, she continues to be passionate about helping children with cancer as she finds these children to be the strongest heroes she has come to know. |
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Fundraising
