Member Statement (5 May 2021)

From Hansard (5 May 2021)

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Business Women of Moose Jaw Fundraise for Transition House

Mr. McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s my pleasure to rise today and recognize the Business Women of Moose Jaw, a diverse group of ladies who gather to share their different perspectives and experiences. They connect with each other to develop and expand their network of colleagues, and they host guest speakers to encourage, empower, and educate one another.

In addition to showcasing their own successful businesses, these remarkable ladies go a step further by recognizing excellence in other women from the community through their annual PRISM Awards. PRISM stands for perseverance, role model, influential, successful, and mentor. The group uses this annual gala event as a fundraiser for the Moose Jaw Transition House, a safe home for women and children who are escaping situations of interpersonal violence.

Mr. Speaker, due to COVID-19, the annual PRISM Awards could not proceed this year, but true to their dynamic and creative nature, this group decided to take the opportunity to highlight previous winners and host a 50/50 online raffle. President Crystal Milburn advised me they raised over $3,000 through that raffle, and after eight years of these fundraisers now, the Business Women of Moose Jaw have donated over $100,000 to the Moose Jaw Transition House.

Mr. Speaker, I cannot express how much pride it brings me to be able to acknowledge this truly inspiring group of ladies from my home community, and to recognize the fantastic initiatives they continue to find that support and promote each other. I now ask my colleagues to join me in a show of appreciation for the Business Women of Moose Jaw and the wonderful work they do. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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