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These inspirational and diverse stories about local women of all ages in our community are made possible through the continued support of AFYA Medical Spa Guelph as part of our Community Leaders Program.

A once in a lifetime volunteer opportunity at the Paris Olympics

A once in a lifetime volunteer opportunity at the Paris Olympics

As a volunteer with the protocol team, Camille Martin will volunteer at the Stade de France, the national stadium in France, located just north of Paris in Saint-Denis
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Women recognized with Award of Merit for work with local Indigenous families

Women recognized with Award of Merit for work with local Indigenous families

Wendy Stewart, Donna Dubie and Tauni Sheldon have decades worth of experience working with child welfare
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Guelph women show their support with double podcast launch

Guelph women show their support with double podcast launch

Ariana Christie and Marissa Teeter from Guelph showed their support for one another with a double podcast launch held on June 4
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Spring Fever Pitch supports women's mental heath at Homewood Research Institute

Spring Fever Pitch supports women's mental heath at Homewood Research Institute

The second annual Spring Social and Fever Pitch Competition helps to raise funds for HRI's women's mental health and depression research program
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Former Bishop Mac student is University of Guelph’s first McCall MacBain Scholar

Former Bishop Mac student is University of Guelph’s first McCall MacBain Scholar

As the first McCall MacBain Scholar from Guelph, Madison Hughes will begin a fully funded course-based master’s program in public health this fall at McGill University in Montreal
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New Homewood research chair hopes to close gaps in women’s mental health

New Homewood research chair hopes to close gaps in women’s mental health

Dr. Benicio Frey says the biological changes associated with women’s reproductive phases are an important, but largely unexplored dimension of women’s mental health
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Breast cancer survivor Andrea Munk opens Cedar Lily Bra Boutique

Breast cancer survivor Andrea Munk opens Cedar Lily Bra Boutique

Operating out of various locations over the past 10 years, Andrea Munk says her new 'Cedar Lily Bra Boutique' at 25 Suffolk St. E. offers a warm and welcoming space
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Homewood launches women-only trauma program

Homewood launches women-only trauma program

Women’s Trauma & Concurrent program is one of the first of its kind in Canada, offering intensive clinical treatment tailored specifically for women with complex trauma
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Guelph veterinarian bringing the laughs to inclusive stand-up show

Guelph veterinarian bringing the laughs to inclusive stand-up show

Dr. Sarah Boston is co-producing The Women's Monthly stand-up comedy show at the Guelph artBar
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Guelph Chamber of Commerce women’s luncheon continues to inspire

Guelph Chamber of Commerce women’s luncheon continues to inspire

Marva Wisdom was the keynote speaker at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce Inspiration Women's Luncheon at on Tuesday
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