The Northern Cancer Foundation (NCF) recognized outstanding students on May 10 by announcing winners of the 2015-16 bursary applications.
“We’re used to people giving to us, but there are times when we feel the need to give back,” said Tannys Laughren, executive director of the NCF.
“But it’s not like we’re not getting anything in return; we’re 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.”
In total, the NCF is contributing $11,000 to the future education of the bursary winners.
Following is the list of bursaries and successful candidates.
Samantha Munroe won the Stephen McCulloch Radiation Bursary, presented by the McCulloch family. This award is named in memory of McCulloch, who battled brain cancer with determination and a wonderful spirit. The Northern Cancer Foundation and McCulloch’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.
Julie Loiselle, Avani Mehta and Simon Chewchuk each won the Mrs. Judy Herold bursaries, presented by Todd Herold. These awards are named in memory of Herold, who lost her own battle with cancer on May 9, 2002.
The woman 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.
John Kosiw won the Noah Daoust Research Bursary, presented by the Daoust family. This award is named in memory the young boy, who lost his own battle with cancer on Feb. 4, 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 is given to students who are researching paediatric cancers and who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Derek Edwardson won the Dr. Randy Bissett Research Bursary, presented by Shayne Smith. This award is named in honour of 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 is given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Amanda Fluke won the Janice Skot Research Bursary, presented by Dr. Hermann Falter. This award is named in honour of 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 is given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Alexis Fong won the Miners for Cancer & Allan Epps Research Bursary, presented by Wayne Tonelli.
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 is given to those students who have completed their post-secondary education in a Northern Ontario community.
Sarah Hunt won the Maureen Lacroix Research Bursary, presented by Maureen Lacroix. This newest award from the Northern Cancer Foundation is named in honour of Lacroix, in recognition of her commitment and leadership to the NCF.
Lacroix 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 PhD program relevant to cancer research and on placement in the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury.
Alexandra Fleury won the Northern Cancer Foundation Bursary, presented by Ron Chrysler. 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.
