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Comedian and radio host keynote speaker for Luncheon of Hope

The Northern Cancer Foundation and the Luncheon of Hope Committee have announced Maureen Holloway will be the keynote speaker at this year's Luncheon of Hope. Holloway is an entertainer, comedian and breast cancer survivor.
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The Northern Cancer Foundation and the Luncheon of Hope Committee have announced Maureen Holloway will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Luncheon of Hope. Supplied photo.
The Northern Cancer Foundation and the Luncheon of Hope Committee have announced Maureen Holloway will be the keynote speaker at this year's Luncheon of Hope.

Holloway is an entertainer, comedian and breast cancer survivor.

Best known for her work in radio, Holloway is heard every morning as co-host of Toronto’s Rock Q107’s popular Derringer in the Morning and also alongside Terry DiMonte on CHOM97.7 Montreal.

She is nationally known as the host of the popular radio entertainment feature The Last Word.

She has also been a part of several television productions including the Gemini-nominated The Dish Show and was the recipient of the Canadian Association of Broadcaster’s Gold Ribbon Award for humour.

To date, the Luncheon of Hope has raised $671,905 which has been used to purchase key breast cancer research equipment such as an inverted flourescence microscope which allows researchers to visualize the effects of cancer drugs on healthy cells and breast cancer cells and an automated capillary electrophoresis machine which is used to analyze very small amounts of protein extracted from patient biopsies and surgeries.

Corporate tables of 10 are available for $600 (includes a $300 charitable receipt) and individual tickets can be purchased for $60 each (includes a $30 charitable receipt).

For table reservations, phone the Northern Cancer Foundation at 705-523-HOPE (4673).

The Luncheon of Hope takes place at the Caruso Club on Friday, Sept. 25.

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