The following group of leaders and advocates volunteered their time to help raise and surpass our $20 million goal. With their support we’re advancing cancer care in Durham Region and beyond. Their dedication represents the spirit of our community and a true representation of what we can accomplish when we work together.
“Thirteen years ago I sat in this same position, Co-Chair of the Heroes of Hope Campaign Cabinet and we did something remarkable. We brought cancer care close to home. I am empowered by this community and its history of giving. Cancer is something that has affected all of us. This is our cause and I hope you will join me by investing in local cancer care through our campaign.”
— Paul Mackie, Our Cancer Campaign Co-Chair
Honourary Chairs

Dr. Hak Ming Chiu
(D. 2022)
Honourary Chair
Retired Oncologist & Hematologist, Lakeridge Health

Deborah Chiu
Honourary Chair
Retired Nurse Practitioner, Lakeridge Health

Steven J. Perry
(D. 2022)
Honourary Chair
Owner, Perry Mechanical

Jocelyn Shaw
Honourary Chair
Artist/Painter, Granddaughter of Samuel & Adelaide McLaughlin
Chairs

Beth Kelly
Co-Chair
Vice President, Valiant Rental Properties Limited

Paul Mackie Sr.
Co-Chair
Director, The Mackie Group

Dr. Soania Mathur
Co-Chair
Founder, UnshakeableMD, Retired family physician

Keith White
Co-Chair
Past Chair, Lakeridge Health Foundation Board of Directors
Cabinet Members

Debbie Armstrong-Cattell
Cabinet Member
President, Armstrong Funeral Home

Vanessa Benedict
Cabinet Member
Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor, NBF SilverBirch Wealth Management

Steve Conaby
Cabinet Member
President, Conpute Corporation

Jane Conte
Cabinet Member
Lawyer, Owner and Founding Partner, Conte Jaswal Lawyers

Jeff Deline
Cabinet Member
Executive Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer, New York Mets

Cris Douglas
Cabinet Member
President, CRCS DKI

Yves Gadler
Cabinet Member
Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health Foundation

Charyl Galpin
Cabinet Member
Retired Chief Regulatory Officer, BMO Wealth Management

Arthur Lovell
Cabinet Member
President, Lovell Holdings

Colin O’Regan
Cabinet Member
Manager Business Development Commercial Banking, CWB Financial Group

Dana Reedman
Cabinet Member
Optician, Inspired by Rossland Optical

Margaret Stack
Cabinet Member
Board Director, Lakeridge Health Foundation

Will Stephen
Cabinet Member
Partner, KPMG

Janet Stewart
Cabinet Member
Director, Business Development & Marketing, Saegis Solutions; Chair, LHF Board of Directors

Jeff Thorsteinson
Cabinet Member
VP, Partnerships and Business Development, Aviso Wealth

Bob Verwey
Cabinet Member
President, OWASCO Volkswagen Inc.

Russel White
Cabinet Member
Vice President, Fieldgate Developments
Planned Giving & Endowment Team

Mark Bull
Endowment Team
President, WB White Financial Services Inc.

Sue Hillebrand
Co-Chair
Sue Hillebrand, CPA

Charlie Morison
Co-Chair
Lawyer, Creighton Law LLP

Luke Luukkonen
Endowment Team
Retired Portfolio Manager, RBC Wealth Management, Luukkonen Partners

Shawn Perrott
Endowment Team
Portfolio Manager, Scotia Wealth Management

Scott Willman
Endowment Team
Financial Planner, Park Place Financial
Physician Team

Dr. Audrey Li
Member
Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Arun Mathur
Member
Urologist

Dr. Shannon Trainor
Member
Thoracic Surgeon