Hello Everyone:

Another day of Remembrance. Today is Remembrance/Veterans Day in North America.

It is always important to remember. Today we remember all the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice and have helped given us the freedom we enjoy today. Talk about bravery and courage in the face of adversity! We owe so much.

This past weekend I attended two charity gala events. It is amazing how the community comes together to help support each other.

The first was for a local city where participants took 40 hours of dance lessons and then performed like Dancing with the Stars. The commitment of the stars was amazing. Even more amazing was my friend, who is only 23 years old. I found out that evening that she started a foundation called Dancers for Cancer. She is awesome!

The second was for the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation called Smiles of Innocence. It was the 17th annual gala. All the administrative work is done by volunteers so that more dollars go directly to the work of the foundation. It was heart-wrenching to watch the videos of the babies, young kids and teenagers having to battle severe ailments, including one who had her cancer come back 4 times in her young life. Some survived, many did not. But this hospital gives every one of them a fighting chance. I remember when I first attended this event, it was shortly after I had finished treatment. I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t stay in the room. This time I had to close my eyes. I can only hope that should I be felled with the same fate of battling again that I can find that same strength.

I reflected back on my own journey so far and know how lucky and blessed I am. I watched my video again on You Tube. I feel the need and want to do more to help. To give back more. I’ve been a little exhausted and overwhelmed this past while but I know I can help make a difference. In fact, a Warrior wrote me today to let me know that I have made an impact. How sweet!!

(For those who couldn’t open the link in the last email – search You Tube: CIBC Run for the Cure – Winnie Go).

I close with this African proverb:

If you want to go fast – go alone.

If you want to go far – go together.

I’m glad we are on this journey TOGETHER. Thank you!!

Smile. Be grateful.

Love always. Winnie xo