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Our Executive Committee is made up of the following people:
Lyall Marshall I am the husband of Memory Marshall. We were married in June of 2004 and welcomed our little girl, Diamond to the world in June 2005. I promised my Memory I would organize a fund raiser in her name. It was her amazing motherly spirit to never give up, not once, and her positive attitude that inspired me. She fought so hard for her life to be with our daughter despite the harsh treatments and emergencies. I am still in awe as to how someone could continue to fight so hard right to the end. Shortly after her 32nd birthday, Memory passed away in January 2007 and I knew then that this tournament needed to be organized. Along with Memory's friends and family, I hope to teach Diamond determination, winning attitude, sportsmanship and inspirational play. I personally never want to see another mother so sick that she can not take care of her baby again. My goal is to raise enough money to fight against the horrible cancer called GTN that took Memory's life, and other cancers like it for mothers, fathers, families and for my own future health. Sarah Lambe Sarah was both a sister in-law and friend to Memory and was deeply inspired by her remarkable spirit and courage which she maintained throughout her fight with cancer. Sarah is a Geophysicist working in Calgary who, like many has felt the impact of cancer in her life. She is confident that a cure exists and is committed to contributing her time and efforts to help raise money to find this cure. Sarah wanted to be involved in this charity to honor Memory's legacy as well as to support all cancer patients and those families who are affected by cancer. What better way to achieve this than doing what Canadians love best... playing hockey! Shannon Nelson Evers Shannon was one of Memory's closest friends and is thrilled to be a part of the Hockey for the Cure Tournament Committee. Shannon has been involved with the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists for years and has helped to organize numerous social events for the Society's Annual Convention. Although she doesn't play hockey herself, she'll be there cheering on all the teams and helping to raise money to reach the goal of $150,000 to donate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Jaimè Croft Larsen Jaime originally met Memory via the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, where she worked as their Communications Manager and Memory was a volunteer. As a mother of two, and someone who lost her own mother at a far too early age, the story of the Marshall Family touched her deeply. No one should have to see their loved one suffer, nor go through life without their mother there to share it. Jaime now works for the Petroleum HR Council of Canada, and hopes to use her contacts to spread Memory's story and news of our tournament to all in the Oil & Gas Industry. She joins the rest of the committee in their commitment to raise funds and knock Cancer on its proverbial butt. Liz Hann Liz Hann owns a pair of hockey skates (because you can’t take a puck with a figure skate) but she has never played the game. Her sister bought her the skates so that Liz could play on the University engineering intramurals team (a couple years ago), but Liz was just too busy studying... or possibly attending the Dean’s pub. Liz’s sister played for the U of A Panda’s (among other teams) and is quite talented, but Liz can drink more beer. Liz is primarily involved in Memory’s Hockey for a Cure because she believes it is a great concept, a great cause and “as long as people are still dying of cancer, we haven’t done enough.” According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 159,900 new cases and 72,200 deaths from cancer will occur in Canada in 2007, so it’s important to keep up the fight. Memory’s Hockey for the Cure is sure to be a fun way to do so! Liz also wants to set an example so Memory’s daughter knows that anyone can make a difference and that all kinds of people care. Liz has worked with Memory’s Husband, Lyall, on and off for the past few years. Look for Liz in the beer tent, we wouldn’t want to see those hockey skates *prove* they can take a puck. Jerry Babiuk Jerry met Memory while attending the University of Alberta from 1994-1996. They kept in contact while working as Geologists in the oil industry in Calgary. Jerry is a huge hockey fan who also loves to play the game. He did not want to miss being part of such a wonderful charity event. He plays recreational hockey all year long and hopes the men and women he has met over the course of 10 years playing will help to reach Hockey for the Cure’s goal of $150,000. Like most of us, Jerry’s family has been impacted by cancer and he is ready to strap on the blades to help make a diffence! Mike Eddy Mike Eddy is a friend of Lyall Marshall’s and got to know Memory through him. Mike has been involved with different organizations and committees throughout the years. When an opportunity presented itself to make a difference by participating in a charity in Memory’s name there was no question that Mike wanted to be part of it. The organizers have set a reasonable goal for this event and look forward to contributing to a cure for cancer. Ian Wilson Despite taking on the appearance of a hooved animal on ice when he laces up the skates, Ian Wilson loves hockey. He also loves good causes. So, when ball hockey buddy David Amero told him about Memory's Hockey For The Cure, Ian knew he had to get involved. Like many people, Ian has been personally impacted by cancer and he'd like to see a cure discovered as soon as possible. This event is one way to help achieve that goal and it will also be a lot of fun. David Amero I know Lyall through hockey as we helped coach the Bantam AAA Bronks for the 2005/06 season. I enjoy being involved in hockey from being a coach to playing recreationally. I’m glad to be a part of this upcoming event as cancer has impacted my life personally when I lost my father to the disease. Not only is the event going to be for a good cause, its going to be a great time! Sarah Chapman Sarah Chapman has worked as a journalist in Calgary for over three years, so she knows a good story when she sees it. That's why when friends told her about Memory's Hockey For The Cure, she decided to get involved. And, while Sarah is compelled to help find a cure for cancer, she also likes watching good hockey. This tournament will help her do both. |
