Luminaries Luncheon
A fundraising luncheon for women's health research
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Join us for the first-ever Alberta Women's Health Foundation Luminaries Luncheon!
Take part in this incredible new event dedicated to advancing women’s health research in Alberta and beyond, proudly hosted by the Alberta Women's Health Foundation, Luminaries Luncheon Co-Chairs Renée Sookdeo, Senior Branch Manager, Scotiabank, and Dianne Balon, Senior Vice President, Government, Alberta Blue Cross, and presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative.
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Renée Sookdeo
Senior Branch Manager, Scotiabank
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Dianne Balon
Senior Vice President, Government, Alberta Blue Cross
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Friday, March 7th, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The JW Marriott
10344 102 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0K9
Tickets:
$175 each
$1,400 for a table of eight
Co-Chairs Renée Sookdeo, Senior Branch Manager, Scotiabank, and Dianne Balon, Senior Vice President, Government, Alberta Blue Cross, invite you to gather with corporate, government, philanthropic, and healthcare community leaders to engage in meaningful conversations about women's health while supporting the mission of the AWHF to foster equity in women's health, close gaps in research and connect pathways from lab to life—all of which advance clinical care at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and other women's health centres across Alberta and beyond.
An Event Not to be Missed!
Enjoy a welcome beverage as you meet and greet three early investigator women's health researchers showcasing their innovative projects in women's health.
Then take your seat to enjoy the formal program emceed by award-winning broadcaster Lynda Steele and featuring a keynote address from Joanna Griffiths, Founder and CEO of the innovative intimates and leakproof underwear brand Knix, who will share her inspiring talk, "The Knix Way: Building a Brand with Purpose." Joanna's talk will be followed by an inspiring research panel discussion featuring three esteemed researchers from the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI), Canada’s only research institute dedicated to women’s and children’s health, and their intersection in perinatal and maternal health.
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Lynda Steele
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Joanna Griffiths
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The event will also offer a three-course gourmet lunch, allowing time to connect with fellow attendees and savour an exceptional culinary experience.
The gathering is guaranteed to be far more than just a luncheon; it's an investment in a healthier future for women in Alberta. Together, we can create lasting change in women’s health.
Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Several sponsorship opportunities still remain. Please contact Razel at
RMiciak@royalalex.org or 825-963-4819.