Every year, students at West Ferris Secondary School put on their running shoes and take to the streets for the Trojan Parade for Cancer — a 7-kilometre walk through the city that has raised over $600,000 for cancer research and care locally.
In this episode, Lisa sits down with West Ferris teacher Mark Robertson, grade 9 student Mallory and North Bay Regional Health Center Foundation CEO Tammy Morison to talk about how the parade started, what it funds and why it brings out the best in the community.
00:00 – How the Trojan Parade Became a 32-Year Tradition
05:00 – From $50 to $51,000: This Year's Fundraising Total
10:00 – The Student Who Started It All & The Legacy She Left
15:00 – Where the Money Goes: CT Scanners, Mammography & More
20:00 – Why It Matters to Keep Cancer Care Local
25:00 – Door-to-Door Fundraising, Family Support & Community Generosity
29:00 – Final Thoughts
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