Risk & Business Magazine Gifford Associates Spring 2017 | Page 6

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LET’S TAKE A SWING AT CANCER
Once again, we are pleased to co-sponsor and promote the upcoming
14th Annual “Let’s take a Swing at Cancer” Golf Tournament being
held on June 8th, 2017 at the Stonebridge Golf Course. This year’s
tournament is brought to you by Ed Hansen, Hansen Lawn and
Gardens Inc., Steve Lacroix of A. Lacroix Heavy Equipment Rentals,
Duane Francis of Mandeville Private Client Inc., Pro Printers and
Gifford Associates Insurance Brokers.
The ultimate goal of the “Let’s Take a Swing at Cancer” Golf
Tournament is to raise funds in support of the ongoing and
outstanding work of The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Over
the past 13 years this event has been able to raise over $240,000 in
funds. This ambitious objective was established in memory of Ed’s
father, Mr. Herman Hansen. The spirit of this tournament is built
on the supportive community to assist everyone going through, and
in need of Cancer support.
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation exists to heighten
awareness and raise funds for breakthrough cancer research and
exemplary patient care. The monies raised from this important event
remain local and further enhance the research and quality of care
being extended to those affected by this disease and their families.
Together we can make a difference!!! takeaswingatcancer.com
ERIN O’NEIL & KATE O’HARA
Our business is built on the quality of the people working in it.
When that is the case there will be ups and downs...
We are very happy to announce the return of Erin O’Neil to Gifford
Associates and Carr & Company. Erin worked in our west end office
13 years ago and is now returning after working at her family’s
brokerage in the Renfrew area. She brings with her 22 years of
insurance experience and we like to say that she is coming back
home.
But we are also very sad to announce that Kate O’Hara has decided
to retire. After 32 wonderful years in the insurance industry – as
an underwriter, insurance broker, CIP and RIBO course instructor
and Insurance Institute board member – Kate will be leaving the
industry and our office on April 14th, 2017. She has made many
friends during her time in the industry, particularly the gang
who welcomed her to Gifford four years ago. Kate says, “It’s been
interesting - and educational to say the least – to have seen the
changes in the business since I started as an underwriting assistant
many years ago. I have learned how important it is to be adaptable
and to embrace change and to remember that this can still be a
people business. And that you can’t ever stop learning...”
We want to wish Erin and Kate all the best in their new endeavours.
The “ups” of a new start for both – the continuation of an already
great career with Erin’s arrival and of course the recognition of
losing a great employee and professional in Kate as she takes a long
deserved rest from a rewarding and successful career.
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