Volunteer recognition

The Parkland Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Supper and Awards evening on Wed., Nov. 16, 2011. Those receiving certificates for their work in supporting the Canadian Cancer Society were:

Unit Certificate of Appreciation:

Amanda Buhler (Moments by Amanda) for acting as the official photographer at many of our events including the Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer.

Evelyn Wotherspoon for her years of dedication as a board member.

Olivia Fagrie, Randeer Simonsen and Robin Gall for their many years of involvement with the Residential Campaign.

The Madge Lake Relay for Life 2011 Committee and the Yorkton Relay for Life 2011 Committee for all their work in making these events the success that they were.

Division Certificate of Appreciation:

Welcome Home Floral and Gift Shop for the huge part they play in the Daffodil Campaign as well as their support in other events we host.

Division Special Award:

Lee Ann Stiglitz for her years of dedication as a Parkland Unit Board Member (Lee Ann is our current board president), as a member of the Division Board, a Peer Support Volunteer and her five years of involvement with the Melville Relay for Life Committee.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and the work of volunteers and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in cancer control. Their work is focused in five areas: prevention, advocacy, research, information and support. If you would like to learn more about the Canadian Cancer Society please call our local office at 782-2788 or visit www.cancer.ca and select Saskatchewan to see what they are doing in our province.

Front row left to right: Terri Podovinnikoff (Madge Lake RFL Committee), Evelyn Wothspoon, Robin Gall, Randeen Simonsen, back row left to right: Gladye Achtymichuk (Madge Lake RFL Committee), Chrissy Shabatura (Madge Lake Relay for Life Committee), Amanda Buhler, Lee Ann Stiglitz, Melanie Horton (Yorkton Relay RFL Committee). Missing: Olivia Fagrie and Welcome Home Floral and Gift Shop.