- Awarded on: August 16, 2013
Elisabeth Aldridge
Ottawa, Ontario
Elisabeth Aldridge is the co-founder of Pancreatic Cancer Canada, a national non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds to support those with pancreatic cancer. She has ensured that families and patients have access to a telephone hotline, a comprehensive and informative website, and care packages to support various health-related situations. The charity has raised over $1 million for research, notably through an annual golf tournament she organized.