Kelly has held a variety of positions in the charitable, health and public sectors. In 2018, Kelly joined Cystic Fibrosis Canada as the President and Chief Executive Officer. In her tenure with the organization, she has led the development of two strategic plans, navigated through challenges due to the pandemic and most recently was part of a wonderful success story with the approval of a transformational drug for people diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Kelly is passionate about building integrated teams, focusing on impact, and driving change. Visionary with a bit of pragmatism, she loves working with diverse stakeholders - people living with health issues, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, donors, policy makers and volunteers - to ensure that advancements happen and needed change occurs. Kelly holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Queen’s University.
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2024 is a milestone year for the Gallivan Golf Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis, and the Gallivan Team is motivated more than ever to continue to improve the lives of those living with CF.
Since 1984, The Gallivan has raised an incredible 2.5 million dollars through the participation and generosity of players, donors and sponsors. 100% of proceeds from the event are channeled back into CF Research, with the goal of helping the scientific community continue its’ mission of one day finding a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Registration for new players will be available soon!
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Sarah was born on July 12, 2006. At 2 months of age Sarah saw her first emergency room and admission to hospital where she received 2 blood transfusions for her low hemoglobin and was placed on antibiotics for a UTI until she was 4 years old and started to show signs of growth. This is when her mom witnessed her first SMILE & LAUGH… These are just two of the things that she is now known for today here at Ottawa Crescent Public School at 11 years old in grade 6!
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