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COMPLIMENTARY ADVOCATE VOL. 5, NO. 4 THEREARVIEWMIRROR Pinked out EDUCATE CALEDONIA, ONTARIO www.therearviewmirror.ca DEB QUAILE D edicated women - and men - across Canada have created a network of yearly convoys as a unique way to raise awareness for breast cancer. You may have seen them at the Fergus Truck Show in Ontario during July 2010, many of whom sported a pink awareness ribbon with a difference – a dotted highway image running down the length. Convoy For a Cure is comprised of several non-profit organizations celebrating both the role women play in the transportation industry and bringing awareness, support and funds into the coffers of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and BreastCancer.org in the US. Although each group is part of a larger network of convoys across Canada and the United States, theyÊre operated by different individuals. Convoy For A Cure Ontario West Cheryl Lewis-Thurab of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Community Events, shows her support for Convoy for a Cure as she steps into Highland’s truck. SUBMITTED PHOTO organizer Joanne Millen-Mackenzie says participation „not only helps us reach our goals, but you will be a part of a fastgrowing celebration of professional female drivers sporting their pink T-shirts or hats and Âpinked outÊ decorated trucks, all rolling along our major highways across Canada and the United States in convoys! We will also be having a support convoy for the men who will be able to show their support for the women in the industry, and to pay honour to those in their lives who have been affected with breast cancer.‰ ItÊs a moving experience. To see so many trucks literally driving for dollars to help finance the cure is a striking show of support. They drive for survivors. For those who have passed on. For the hope that there will be a cure for the mothers, daughters, sisters, and themselves. Trucks are beribboned, ballooned and bowed, some with snazzy pink pompoms on the wheels or flags on the fenders. Even some sexy rose-hued lingerie – such as bras on a clothesline over the windshield – have helped attract notice for the group. The founder of the original convoy, Rachèle Champage, began the first drive near Cornwall, Ontario. From there, the group has attempted to „build bridges between commercial truck drivers, the trucking industry, the public at large, and unite truck enthusiasts behind such a meaningful cause!‰ she proudly proclaims on their website. There are currently convoys running in Ontario West, Ontario East, Alberta, New Brunswick and Texas. Regardless of whether the drivers bobtail or pull a trailcontinued on page 4 A look in the Mirror 6 Superior Propane goes pink-and-white Recruiter Profile: Doug Doughtright PTDI 20th Anniversary 10 12-13 RECRUIT FALL 2010 Convoy for a Cure rolls out the ribbon to promote breast cancer awareness