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'Investing in our future': NCF hands out $11K in bursaries

'So many people give to us, it’s so important that we give back': NCF executive director
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Successful bursary applicants were celebrated at a reception in the lobby of the Northeast Cancer Centre on Tuesday night. Left to Right: Julie Lioselle, Amanda Durkin, Alexis Fong, John Kosiw, Sarah Hunt, Justin Boudreau, Jordan Aarssen, Amanda Fluke, Sabrina Renzetti, Amanda Daigle. (Supplied)

The Northern Cancern Foundation handed out $11,000 in bursaries on Tuesday evening at the Northeast Cancer Centre. 

The evening saw a gathering of stakeholders, board members and students at the NECC as the Northern Cancer Foundation celebrated the successful bursary applicants of 2017-2018.

“We equate these bursaries with investing in our future. All of the applicants have shown that they are outstanding in the fields of cancer care and we want them to set the bar high moving forward as well,” said Tannys Laughren, Executive Director of the NCF.

“So many people give to us, it’s so important that we give back."

In total, the NCF is contributing $11,000 to the future education of the bursary winners. 

This year's bursary recipients are as follows:

Stephen McCulloch Radiation Bursary:

This award is named in memory of Stephen McCulloch who battled brain cancer with determination and a wonderful spirit. The Northern Cancer Foundation and Stephen’s Family offer this bursary to radiation therapy students on clinical placement at Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury who are also attending a post-secondary institution in the Fall of the year in which the bursary is awarded.
Recipient: Jordan Aarssen

Mrs. Judy Herold Bursaries:

These awards are named in memory of Judy Herold, who lost her own battle with cancer on May 9, 2002. Judy volunteered with several cancer charities for 30 years and was dedicated to supporting young people in their pursuit of post-secondary education in the field of cancer research. This bursary is offered to students registered at an Ontario university in a Masters of PhD program relevant to cancer research and on placement at the Northeast Cancer Center in Sudbury. Priority will be given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Recipients: Amanda Daigle, Justin Boudreau, Amanda Durkin

Noah Daoust Research Bursary:

This award is named in memory of Noah Daoust who lost his own battle with cancer on February 4th, 2005. Noah suffered from Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer and his family wished to commemorate his journey by giving students the opportunity to pursue cancer research at a post-secondary level. Priority for this award will be given to students who are researching paediatric cancers and who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Recipient: John Kosiw

Dr. Randy Bissett Research Bursary:

This award is named in honour of Dr Randy Bissett in recognition of his commitment and leadership to the Northeast Cancer Center. This award is available to students registered in a PHD or Masters level program relevant to cancer research and on placement at the Northeast Cancer Center in Sudbury. Priority will be given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Recipient: Amanda Fluke

Janice Skot Research Bursary:

This award is named in honour of Janice Skot in recognition of her commitment and leadership to the Northeast Cancer Center. This award is available to students registered in a PHD or Masters level program relevant to cancer research and on placement at the Northeast Cancer Center in Sudbury. Priority will be given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Recipient: Sarah Hunt

Allan Epps Research Bursary:

This award is named in honour of Allan Epps in recognition of his commitment and leadership to the Northeast Cancer Center. This award is available to students registered in a PHD or Masters level program relevant to cancer research and on placement at the Northeast Cancer Center in Sudbury. Priority will be given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Recipient: Julie Loiselle

Maureen Lacroix Research Bursary:

This award is named in honour of Mrs. Maureen Lacroix, in recognition of her commitment and leadership to the NCF.  Maureen was the Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors for many years and during her tenure the NCF's commitment to research and patient care flourished. This bursary opportunity is offered to students registered at an Ontario university in a Masters or Ph.D. program relevant to cancer research and on placement in the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury.
Recipient: Alexis Fong

Anbar Khairkhah Bursaries:

This award is named in honour of Mrs. Khairkhah in recognition of her commitment to achieving the best for others. Mrs. Khairkhah is a cancer survivor who has shown great strength and resilience and has a very giving heart. 
Recipients: Justin Boudreau, Alexis Fong

Northern Cancer Foundation Bursary:

Open to any post-secondary school student, this award honours exceptional young people who have demonstrated volunteer commitment to their community and school, leadership potential, high academic standing. Applicants must be residents of Northeastern Ontario.

Recipient: Sabrina Renzetti
 


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