What’s New: In Brief (July 26, 2007)

Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade is holding its first fundraising event in the Golden Horseshoe on Sept. 27, 2007.Dust off your poodle skirts, bring out the pomade and become a Rebel Without a Cause against cancer. The Accidental Benefits will be playing, not to mention a host of fun surprises, contents, a silent auction and a 1950s style buffet. For information contact victoria.zellens@cogeco.net or execdirector.wicc@sympatico.ca. For tickets log on to www.wicc.ca. The event will be held at The Arnie at Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave. W in Hamilton, Ontario. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., preceding by a classic car show at 5 p.m.

Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade and ING Insurance have joined forces for the third year in a row to raise money for WICC. This years goal was $50,000 but this was surpassed, reaching a grand total of $73,912.62. A 51% increase over 2006. I am overwhelmed by the generosity and support that our staff and our brokers have shown with regard to the WiCC Challenge, Tracy Laughlin, ING regional vice president of Durham Region, said in a release. It feels great to be part of something that is making a difference!WICCs success is a direct reflection of the dedication and generosity of each of the ING participants and supporters, Lyna Newman, WICC executive director, said in a release. With your contributions supporting much needed cancer research projects, we are collectively pursuing a dream of life for those who are inflicted with this disease.