The following group of leaders and advocates have volunteered their time to help raise the $20 million needed to advance 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