10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Wild Pink Yonder to forge new path on the trail to a cure for cancer Michelle Pinon Editor
Jane Hurl and members of her posse gathered at the Chipman Hotel recently to celebrate and share in their successes on their latest trail to a cure. The 2016 trail ride lasted 23 days, covered 500 kilometres spread throughout four provinces, was a great adventure and raised $109,486 for breast cancer research. Of those funds, Alberta received the lion’s share of $98,480. “Those numbers should make every pinkster proud,” stated Hurl during her speech. Dr. David Eisenstat, University of Alberta Professor and co-director of the Cancer Institute of Northern Alberta, (CRINA),was on hand to accept a cheque of $17,748.29 from Hurl. A few months earlier, she had presented him with a cheque for 70,000. Eisenstat told the crowd, CRINA was launched two years ago, and the purpose was to link all cancer researchers together to facilitate collaboration and access to resources as well as educate researchers, members of the public and special interest groups about the value of translational cancer research. He said there are 110 cancer researchers at the U of A as well as trainees. He briefly touched on the work that is being done, as well as the efforts of his co-director Dr. Lynne Postovit. Altogether, the charitable society has raised $903,013.07 since the trail ride began eight years ago. Hurl expressed her admiration and respect for all of the riders and contributors to the cause, and announced 2016 was the last of the long trail rides, but not the end of the trail as they would be doing other kinds of events in the future. “We are doing the right thing for the right people, and we’re going to continue to do that,” said Hurl. She put out a few ideas, and volunteers added their own during a brain storming session. Some of the possible fundraisers included: guided des-
tination tours, weekend trail rides, cowboy challenges, etc. Hurl is lining
up a series of car shows throughout western Canada this summer,
and said that all of the proceeds raised will be for all types of cancer. “I absolutely admire every woman here. They are great human beings,” said Hurl, who admires their strength and tenacity as they have forged their own unique path
together. There have been many memorable moments on and off the trail including a hurricane, horrendous rain storm, camping out in 18 inches of water, etc. One of the most interesting towns was Richdale, noted Hurl. A town with
only five residents who raised $48,000 and built their own signature pink fence. She said the volunteers keep coming back year after year, and they will now travel on a new path together in 2017.
MICHELLE PINON PHOTOD
Dr. David Eisenstat accepts a cheque for $17,748.29 from Jane Hurl during the wrap up event at the Chipman Hotel on Saturday, January 19.
AUDREY ELIZABETH SCHULTZ The family of Audrey Elizabeth Schultz announces her peaceful passing in Lamont, Alberta on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 88 years. A u d re y will be forever remembered and loved by her four children: Faye (Louis) Belanger of Peachland, BC, Dwayne (Annette) Schultz of Bonnyville, AB, Kevin (Holly) Schultz of Lamont, AB, Trenton (Jeannette) Schultz of Vegreville, AB; ten grandchildren: Kris (Shannon) Belanger, Tim Belanger, Kim (Ken) Verheul, Greg Schultz, Shawnene (Kyle) Wallgren, Colton Schultz, Connor Schultz, Lynnea Schultz, Carly Schultz, Kristen Schultz; four great granddaughters: Zoë, River & Neve Belanger, Sadie-Ann Wallgren; sister: Doris (Max) Lancaster of Grande Prairie, AB,
brother: Franklin (Mabel) Stent of Bridesville, BC. Adrey was predeceased by her husband: Albert Schultz on February 4, 2010; parents: Cyril & Eva Stent. Celebration of Life, Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lamont United Church, Lamont, AB with Reverend Debbie Brill officiating. Urnbearer: Trenton Schultz. Final resting place, Lamont United Church Hackett Cemetery, Lamont, AB. Memorial tributes may be sent to Haying in the 30’s, c/o Cancer Support, PO Box 35, Mallaig, AB T0A 2K0 or the charity of one's choice. ARRANGEMENTS WERE IN CARE OF MEMENTO FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-866-594-3113 toll free.
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Amber Marshall of CBCʼs famous TV series Heartland led the posse through the streets of the Crowsnest Pass.
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