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Martin’s outstanding leadership has greatly contributed to the strength of the ALS Society of Alberta as well as the ALS Society of Canada. “Cathy’s ability to mediate, understand and be compassionate is unmatched by anyone. Her drive and determination to support the Society, while making all those around her feel appreciated and supported, is truly remarkable,” says Karen Caughey, executive director, ALS Society of Alberta.
Martin became a member of the ALS Society of Alberta’s board of directors in 2003. Between 2003 and 2006, she volunteered with the WALK for ALS Edmonton Committee, was a member of the Personnel Committee and chair of the Advocacy Committee. She later became the WALK for ALS Edmonton Committee chair and established a strong foundation for the Walk. In 2007, more than 800 participants took part in the Walk and raised more than $145,000.
That same year, she became member of the Strategic Planning Committee and led ALS Alberta through a strategic planning process that redeveloped the infrastructure of the organization, acted as chair of the Board of Directors, and chair of the ALS Canada Services, Education and Resources Committee.
ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that causes the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells die, people with ALS lose control of their muscles, which makes breathing, eating and even smiling almost impossible. Eighty per cent of those diagnosed will die within two to five years.
The William Fraser Leadership Development Award recognizes outstanding leadership development initiated and implemented by an individual, chapter or unit. The award honors William Fraser, a past president of the ALS Society of Canada who died in 2000.
The ALS Society of Canada, founded in 1977, is the only national voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS and support for those living with ALS. The Society funds research towards a cure for ALS, supports our provincial partners in the provision of quality care for those living with ALS, and provides information to build awareness about the disease. The vision of the ALS Society of Canada is to find a cure for ALS.
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For more information, please contact:
Bobbi Greenberg
Director of Communications
ALS Society of Canada
Tel: 416-497-2267 ext. 208
bg@als.ca
Karen Caughey
Executive Director
ALS Society of Alberta
Tel: 403-228-3857 ext. 103
karen@alsab.ca
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Martin receives William Fraser Leadership Award
TORONTO, May 12, 2008 – Edmonton resident Cathy Martin has received the William Fraser Leadership Development Award from the ALS Society of Canada during an awards ceremony on May 3rd in Toronto.Martin’s outstanding leadership has greatly contributed to the strength of the ALS Society of Alberta as well as the ALS Society of Canada. “Cathy’s ability to mediate, understand and be compassionate is unmatched by anyone. Her drive and determination to support the Society, while making all those around her feel appreciated and supported, is truly remarkable,” says Karen Caughey, executive director, ALS Society of Alberta.
Martin became a member of the ALS Society of Alberta’s board of directors in 2003. Between 2003 and 2006, she volunteered with the WALK for ALS Edmonton Committee, was a member of the Personnel Committee and chair of the Advocacy Committee. She later became the WALK for ALS Edmonton Committee chair and established a strong foundation for the Walk. In 2007, more than 800 participants took part in the Walk and raised more than $145,000.
That same year, she became member of the Strategic Planning Committee and led ALS Alberta through a strategic planning process that redeveloped the infrastructure of the organization, acted as chair of the Board of Directors, and chair of the ALS Canada Services, Education and Resources Committee.
ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that causes the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells die, people with ALS lose control of their muscles, which makes breathing, eating and even smiling almost impossible. Eighty per cent of those diagnosed will die within two to five years.
The William Fraser Leadership Development Award recognizes outstanding leadership development initiated and implemented by an individual, chapter or unit. The award honors William Fraser, a past president of the ALS Society of Canada who died in 2000.
The ALS Society of Canada, founded in 1977, is the only national voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS and support for those living with ALS. The Society funds research towards a cure for ALS, supports our provincial partners in the provision of quality care for those living with ALS, and provides information to build awareness about the disease. The vision of the ALS Society of Canada is to find a cure for ALS.
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For more information, please contact:
Bobbi Greenberg
Director of Communications
ALS Society of Canada
Tel: 416-497-2267 ext. 208
bg@als.ca
Karen Caughey
Executive Director
ALS Society of Alberta
Tel: 403-228-3857 ext. 103
karen@alsab.ca
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