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GUELPH, March 15, 2019 – The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is pleased to announce Lisa Lisson, President of FedEx Express Canada and U of G Alumna, will be the keynote speaker for the 24 th  Annual Women of Distinction™ event held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the River Run Centre.
As the president of FedEx Express Canada, Lisa Lisson is one of Canada’s most powerful and influential transportation executives. As the leader of 7,600 employees across 64 locations,...
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GUELPH, Ontario – The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is thrilled to have community champion and 2018’s Women of Distinction™ honorary chair, Marissa Teeter returning to help our community celebrate and recognize 20 remarkable women on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the River Run Centre. Currently Marissa is the Senior Vice President of Financial Services for IG Wealth Management Canada. As an active philanthropist and past Woman of Distinction™ honouree, Marissa brings...
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GUELPH, Ontario – The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph’s Bridging the Gap Annual Golf Tournament raised over $19,000 in support of the Guelph Y’s Wellness Program. Surrounded by Wellness participants, sponsors, and community supporters, the Guelph Y was honored to host a golf tournament at Victoria Park Valley Golf Club on Thursday, June 21, 2018 to support such an impactful program. The Guelph Y’s wellness program provides customized exercise...
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Guelph Y ‘s Women Of Distinction™ Fundraiser Honoured 
20 Local Women Who Are Leading Our Community In The Right Direction 
GUELPH, May 14, 2018 – The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph’s Women of Distinction™ fundraising event left over 500 community members feeling inspired by the 20 remarkable women that were celebrated on May 3, 2018 at the River Run Centre. This year’s fundraising event had a specific...
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GUELPH, April 23, 2018 – The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph’s Women of Distinction™ season is in full swing with the main event happening just one week away on May 3rd at the River Run Centre. For the 2018 season there has been a specific focus on the theme of, “It Takes a Village”. To give back to our village, Guelph Y's 2018 Women of Distinction™ honourees, sponsors, steering committee and participants from the  Guelph Y’s Teenage Parents......
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