Women Inspiring Women Women’s Institute Event Benefits SADV Services
Left to right: Beth McAllister, SADV Coordinator BCHS; Janna Frystak, Forensic Nurse BCHS; Heather Wilson, Past Chair BCHS Foundation Board; Elaine Tully, WIWW; Kara Lee Kalvapalle, WIWWI; Trish Benne, WIWWI
The Women Inspiring Women, Women’s Institute (WIWWI) recently hosted a remarkable event to benefit Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services (SADV) at the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS).
On Saturday April 12th the Women Inspiring Women, Women’s Institute came together to celebrate their 10th Anniversary through their Not Your Average Saturday – Laugh, Learn and Get Inspired retreat at the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Attendees enjoyed a day filled with empowerment, education, and inspiration. Uplifting and impactful speeches were delivered by Krystal Schouten, owner of Fitness Reset; Kristin Toushan-Blinkhorn, Clinical Manager of SADV Services, Outpatient Mental Health, Social Work, and CCIP-C4; Beth McAllister, SADV Coordinator at BCHS; Deb Loyd, local storyteller and inspirational speaker; and keynote speaker Dr. Christy Lane.
The Women Inspiring Women Institute expressed gratitude to all participants and sponsors for their overwhelming support, raising an incredible $6,632.30. These vital funds raised will directly benefit ongoing services provided by BCHS’s SADV Services.
“The BCHS Foundation is incredibly fortunate to have worked with the Women Inspiring Women, WI to raise both awareness as well as funds for the SADV services offered within BCHS”, stated Kari Wilson, BCHS Foundation Executive Director. “Events like the Not Your Average Saturday, hosted by the Women’s Institute demonstrate the powerful impact of our collective efforts in raising awareness, advocacy and funds for our local healthcare system”.
If you are interested in hosting an event to benefit healthcare in Brantford, Brant County or surrounding areas, please contact Haidee Scheers, Development Coordinator Special Events at 519-751-5544 x 2429 or haidee.scheers@bchsys.org. Or visit our Third Party Events page for more details.