JANUARY 30, 2022

WHEREAS, Sandra Schmirler was a World and Olympic Champion curler whose untimely death resulted in her legacy being continued by the Sandra Schmirler Foundation; and

WHEREAS, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation hosts a Telethon annually during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Telethon; and

WHEREAS, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation raises funds to purchase life-saving equipment for Neonatal Intensive Care Units in hospitals across Canada; and

WHEREAS, a day is set aside to recognize the legacy of Sandra Schmirler and acknowledge the work done by the Sandra Schmirler Foundation to save the lives of babies born too soon, too small or too sick.   NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Bill Mauro, on behalf of Thunder Bay City Council, do hereby proclaim January 30, 2022 as the “Sandra Schmirler Day” in the City of Thunder Bay.

Please contact the Sandra Schmirler Foundation for more information

1-866-210-6011

contact@sandraschmirler.org

sandraschmirler.org