Lead Thru Sport launched their #52Strong Campaign at the start of the year, which highlighted female role models and the avenue in which they have been involved in sport. It was created to raise awareness about the different ways to participate in sport, as well as encourage athletes to recognize all the beneficial transferable skills they can develop through sport, and in their future.

I am so honoured to have been featured as one of the leaders. Growing up playing sports was let alone fun, but also educational. Throughout the years I stayed involved, and applied my knowledge to everything I did. Click here to read more.

The #52Strong Gala was a celebration of female leaders from across the country with a diverse set of leadership experiences. Not only was it a chance to bring everyone in the same space, but also an opportunity for young female athletes to meet role models and have meaningful conversations with them.

The day began with a warm welcome, a plethora of delicious desserts as well as tea sandwiches by Lee Anne Chon, and positive energy roaming around the entire room. This gala was comprised of a Conversation Café, which included important topics including empowerment, confidence, and barriers to name a few. The afternoon ended with a keynote speaker, Pam Danis, who shared her story and words of encouragement for all. There were also moments to mix and mingle, take photos and much more. Click here to read more about it.

It was a pleasure being in a room full of beautiful, talented women—but also having the opportunity to converse and celebrate one another.

Thank you so much to Natasha and Carmen for reaching out, and allowing me to not only be part of your campaign, but also a special moment in women’s history! You two did an outstanding job from beginning to end with everything. Lead Thru Sport has already impacted the lives of many in a positive way, and I can’t wait to witness the growth of female leaders in Canada.

All photos via leadthrusport.ca