The month of Movember when we raise awareness about men’s health issues has come and gone! We’re very thankful to everyone who participated, donated, grew a Mo’, had a health conversation, went in for their annual health check, and in any other way supported this important cause. With the tremendous support given to our Movember Teams across the country, collectively we have raised over $45,000 (and counting). This includes a generous corporate donation of over $13,000. We’re very proud of our Movember network of 188 participants and the impact everyone’s efforts are and will have on our communities and men’s health in Canada!

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April Ziegler is an environmental scientist, professional biologist, and experienced project manager working on projects focused on environmental regulatory compliance and environmental assessment. She is also a volunteer extraordinaire, giving back to her community!

Outside of her daily work responsibilities, April is the co-coordinator of the Partners for Life – Blood Donation Group (Edmonton office). She has also been heavily involved in the annual efforts to raise money for the United Way – Alberta Capital Region for over six years. 

April served as Campaign Chair for the United Way Committee for four years and was nominated as Employee Campaign Chair of the Year in 2020. She continues to be involved in the committee, organizing monthly volunteer groups to help organize food hampers at Edmonton’s Food Bank.

Outside of the office, April opened her home, fostering rescue dogs through Second Chance Animal Rescue Society. She was also a member of the Leduc Environmental Advisory Board, advising the City of Leduc on environmental matters over a three-year term and representing the City at numerous events.

In 2021, April moved to Vancouver Island in BC. She is continuing her volunteering activities with the “Better at Home” program, a program funded by United Way to support seniors in independent living. 

Wherever she goes, April is leaving a positive mark on the community, and is shaping our shared future!

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Supporting the United Way and their annual fundraising campaign is a long-time effort that staff in our offices have contributed to over many years. Despite the ongoing challenges faced by us all, our dedicated colleagues once again developed fun and engaging activities for us to enjoy and together we raised funds for this great cause. The incredible generosity of our staff resulted in a total of $60,640 being raised!

The campaigns were held virtually once again this year and led by our creative United Way committees. With the heartwarming support of our staff, our combined contribution will aid those living in poverty and help to build better communities.

In Edmonton, the committee of Aymee Smith, April Ziegler, Cailee McOrmond, Chris Parfitt, Li Wang, Candice Gottstein, Andrew Christopher, Rahul Jairath, David Ulliac, Hannah Graham, Sara Debaji, Rose Schneider, Kevin Carnagie, and Nikki Unsworth, Andrew Stewart, Laurel Richards, and chair, Imad Bazzi, organized events including several Engineering Days of Caring, a fitness challenge, a turkey raffle, a wine survivor raffle, and bingo. We’d like to thank our corporate sponsor, Helder Afonso, for his continued support of this annual campaign.

In Vancouver, the committee of Nicole Tamm, Juliet Hone, Fenella Cheng, Max Lauretta, Karine Poliquin, Arpan Grewal, Alex Hackney, Freda Deale, Sean Bolongaro, Robyn Casement, Nicole Scherer, Derek Desaulniers, Patrick Stancombe, Winnie Li, and chair, Rachel Allen, organized events including bingo, trivia, an island survivor raffle, and a gift card raffle.

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