"In my current research position, we rely on funding from a lot of different avenues and each dollar is greatly appreciated to help further research into pediatric cancer. I've been a part of successful grant writing process that gave us access to important funds in our work. I've also witnessed large donations from philanthropists that truly believed in the work we were doing to help save lives. No matter where the funding came from, I was always extremely grateful because healthcare organizations have the need to fund direct patient care first and foremost. With limited funds of a public entity like Eastern Health, breakthroughs in research need to be aided with the help from others and I would love to be an advocate for this at Eastern Health."

"As a mental health professional, I have found that every little bit of effort and giving from the community as a whole can impact those struggling from mental illness in a huge way. Last year, I volunteered my time working at a suicide prevention hotline with my expertise on mental trauma and to know that I may have the opportunity to save one person's life was all that I needed to do this. I also donate to my organization's employee giving campaign because I see how these funds impact the patients that I care for and it is the least that I can do to help give back. In looking at the Eastern Health website, I love the fact that funding is used in the mental health field because I feel strongly that a lot of organizations see our field as an afterthought when in reality mental health has such a huge impact on the overall health of a community."