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The Financial Burden of Breast Cancer
A compelling article outlining a report from the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN), has been released and highlights the "significant financial burdens" that breast cancer patients experience during treatment. According to the article, "80 percent of women experienced a financial impact", and "16 percent had their jobs terminated" as a result of the breast cancer diagnosis. This emphasizes the need for having Critical Illness Insurance in place to minimize financial burdens during treatments.
If you are interested in reading the article, it is available at the following web address: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2010/27/c6976.html
Celebrate Success Gala
On Tuesday, May 18th, the SABEX awards were held in front of a large crowd at TCU Place. Wiegers was a finalist for the Community Involvement Award, but unfortunately we did not win. However, we would like to congratulate Rawlco Radio for taking home this well deserved accomplishment. Thank you Rawlco for making Saskatoon a better place for us all! We would also like to recognize the other winners in each respective category.
Customer service: Display Systems International Inc.
Growth and expansion: Dymark Industries, Inc.
Environmental and sustainability: Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
New business venture: AlarmTeck Security of Canada Inc.
New product: Vecima Networks Inc.
Marketing: Cava Secreta Wines and Spirits Ltd.
Business of the year: Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon
Small business of the year: Display Systems International Inc.
Hall of Fame inductee: Dave Dutchak of MD Ambulance Care Ltd.
Award of innovation: John P. Geisey
Strategic alliance: Polar Refrigeration Services Ltd.
Community leadership: Ayten Archer
Congratulations to all of the winners and good luck in 2010!
SABEX Awards!
We are very pleased to announce that Wiegers Financial & Benefits has been nominated and then announced as a finalist in the Community Involvement categoy for the 2010 Sabex awards. This award is presented to the business demonstrating exceptional performance in support of art, culture, amateur sport, education and volunteer groups in the community. Great consideration is given for involvement that is not an extension of the firm's main business activities. Andrea Hansen and Evan Drisner accepted the finalist trophy, and were interviewed backstage, on behalf of Wiegers.
