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It is an honour to be the President and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. Every day I marvel at the amazing work being performed at CancerCare Manitoba by all the staff – from the front-line care providers to the background support professionals to senior leadership. I am filled with an immense sense of pride when I reflect on the commitment and compassion shown by the over 800 people who care for our province's cancer patients and their family members. I am also incredibly proud of the groundbreaking research and innovation that happens right here in Manitoba. In this edition you will read how Dr. Kirk McManus, PhD, and his talented team are undertaking research that will lead to advances in treating colorectal cancer. You will also learn about an innovative program that enables patients to administer their own plasma infusions in the comfort of their homes. And when I'm asked – "how are research and innovative programs such as these possible?" – my heart swells because our generous donors are the answer. CancerCare Manitoba receives core funding from Manitoba Health and the Foundation provides assistance that fills essential gaps such as research. CancerCare Manitoba Foundation funding is resulting in dramatically improved patient outcomes. The pride I feel about our Foundation Board is overwhelming. We are so blessed many Manitobans continue to volunteer and give their time, expertise and passion to our cause. I want to recognize two of these individuals – Doug Harvey and Ida Albo. Beside my message you will read about the incredible honours recently bestowed upon these two great community leaders – Outstanding Philanthropist and Order of Canada. How fortunate we are to have them in OUR corner! I am fulfilled by the support the Foundation team provides to CancerCare Manitoba and the dedication they demonstrate every day to making the cancer journey just a little bit easier. Like our volunteer leaders, our staff is passionate about what they do and know their efforts are making a tremendous difference. Finally, the gratitude I feel toward you – our many individual and corporate donors – is beyond description. Since 2000 your generosity has enabled the Foundation to grant more than $100 million to support CancerCare Manitoba's priorities. I hope when you read this amount out loud, you are overcome by the same sense of pride that we at the Foundation feel. With a full heart, I thank YOU for helping us create more together moments for Manitobans living with cancer. Annitta Stenning President & CEO Annitta Stenning E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R S Doug Harvey, Chair Ken Cranston, B. Comm., MBA, Vice Chair James W. Burns, O.C., O.M., LLD, Secretary Jeffrey Morton, FCA ICD.D, Treasurer, Finance Chair Hal Ryckman, Marketing Chair Emőke J.E. Szathmáry, C.M., O.M., PhD, Projects, Grants & Awards Chair Annitta Stenning, President and CEO D I R E C T O R S Ida Albo, C.M. Keith Boyd Dr. Joanne Embree, MD, FRCPC Dr. Mark Evans, PhD Diane E. Jones Steven J. Kroft Paul Mahon Lee Meagher Glen R. Peters Raymond L. McFeetors, Director Emeritus Andrew B. Paterson, Director Emeritus C C M B B O A R D R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S Greg Tallon, LL.B, Chair Alyson Kennedy, FCA, CFP, Secretary Barb Lillie, CA, Treasurer Dr. Arnold Naimark, MD, O.C., O.M., Past Chair Dr. Sri Navaratnam, President and CEO, CCMB CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Doug Harvey, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Board Chair on receiving the 2015 Manitoba Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Philanthropist. Doug joined the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Board eleven years ago. Through personal, corporate and team donations, Doug has helped raise nearly $700,000 for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Ida Albo, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Board member on her investiture into the Order of Canada in February in Ottawa. Ida has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community. C A N C E R C A R E M A N I T O B A F O U N D AT I O N B O A R D INCREDIBLY PROUD M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T & C E O