ABOUT US
Left: Heather Griffith, Co-founder, Gala of Hope
Middle: Betty Lea, CEO, Gala of Hope #1 Mom
Right: Robin Lea-Young, Co-founder, Gala of Hope
From the 2008 Pink Martini Program
Bill Lea Sr and Pastor Bill Lea Jr
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
Drives many miles
Frequents many shops
Begs for donations
Musician extraordinaire
Canadian Composer
Hates broccoli casserole
Big heart
Tell him his daughters love him
My husband Doug had to clean my PICC Catheter every day. This is the line that I received my chemo drugs through. This picture was the moment that I received the final (289th) injection! This was a celebration.
Gala of Hope in the Media
2009, November 5 The Toronto Sun
2009 Fall Vim and Vigour
2009 October Snap Oshawa
2009 September Port Perry Life.ca
2009, April Snap Oshawa
2009, Apr. 11 The Oshawa Express - The Power of Pink
2009, Apr. 11 The Chronical - The Power of Pink
2009, Apr. 11 The Chronical - The Gala of Hope
2009, Spring Vim and Vigour Magazine - The Gala of Hope
2009, Jan 16 CKDO Radio-thon phone interview - Heather Griffith - The Gala of Hope
2008, Dec.Snap Oshawa - The Gala of Hope
2008, Nov. 18 The Chronicle - Bras for a Cause
2008, Oct. 21 The Chronicle - Bras for a Cause
2008, Fall Vim and Vigour Magazine - The Gala of Hope
2008, Summer Vim and Vigour Magazine - Top Dads - Bill Lea from The Gala of Hope
2008, Jan. 27 The Sunday Sun - The Gala of Hope
2007, Nov. Durham Region.com - The Gala of Hope
2007, Sept 28 The Scugog Standard - Bras for a Cause
2007, Sept. 12 Oshawa This Week - The Gala of Hope
2007, Aug. 31 The Scugog Standard - Bras for a Cause
2007, Aug. 31 Port Perry Star - Bras for a Cause
2007, Aug. 24 The Scugog Standard - Bras for a Cause
2007, Aug 7 Media Release - Bras for a Cause
2007, Summer Vim and Vigour Magazine - The Gala of Hope
2007, June 6 Heros of Hope - The Gala of Hope
2007, May 24 Heros of Hope Donor Reception - Donor Wall Recognition - The Gala of Hope
2007, Spring Vim and Vigour Magazine - The Gala of Hope
2006, Oct. Snap Oshawa - The Gala of Hope
2006, Fall Vim and Vigour Magazine - The Gala of Hope
2006, Sept. 16 Oshawa This Week - Swing for a Cure
2006, Apr. 23 Oshawa This Week - The Gala of Hope
2006, Spring Vim and Vigour Magazine - The Gala of Hope
2006, Spring Heros of Hope Newsletter - The Gala of Hope
2005, Dec. 18 City Life - The Toronto Sun - The Gala of Hope
2005, Sept. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - In The News - The Gala of Hope
2005 Advertising Feature - The Gala of Hope
2004, Dec. 7 www.bcbf.org - The Gala of Hope
Life is a test. Nobody is meant to be perfect as the journey along the way is what makes us individually unique. While mistakes teach us how to better ourselves, illnesses teach us the fragility of human life. It teaches us how to have compassion for others as only then can we understand the pain. It teaches us to accept our family and our loved ones unconditionally, as we would expect them to accept us. It teaches us that looks and personal possessions are not who we truly are just the package that we shamelessly adorn to camouflages our true self. Life is a daily gift and it is up to us to enjoy each day regardless of its imperfections, a lesson I am currently developing.
I still struggle to get through a day without thinking of cancer, even if it is only for a moment. The disfigured reflection I see in the mirror is a cruel and painful reminder of a time when I was whole.
I do however have a renewed inner peace and a more astute outlook on where I want life to take me. I am the driver. The ultimate decider on how I will live the rest of my life. And If I can show love and compassion while positively influencing others along the way, then I have ultimately passed life's test.
Sincerely Heather
Bill and Betty Lea
