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	Ruth Beddoe-Committee Chair Ruth Beddoe has been actively involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary since 1992. When she initially joined the agency as a volunteer she committed most of her efforts to the Food and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) program, and eventually became the Chairperson of the annual Heroes and Legends fundraising event. She continues to commit tremendous efforts as the Chairperson of the 6th Annual Heroes and Legends event, demonstrating passion and spirit to ensure children, youth, and families will benefit from the event. As the mother of two children, she thrives on family time, recognizing the importance and rewards of family togetherness. She enjoys an active lifestyle on the golf course and tennis court, and is a world traveler, exploring different parts of the world with her husband Clive.
	Debbie Bonner Debbie Bonner joined the Heroes and Legends Committee in 2007. She was formerly employed as a Director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary. Upon finishing her tenure at the BGCC she supervised Community & Health Studies Continuing Education Programming at Mount Royal University. She is now the full time CEO of the Bonner Family and remains committed to the BGCC. Her commitment to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary is demonstrated in the tireless effort she contributes to the BGCC. It is motivated by the first hand experience she has gained recognizing the difference the agency continues to make in the lives of the children, youth and families it serves everyday.
	Sandy Gibson Sandy Gibson is the founding member of the Heroes and Legends Committee. She began her commitment to the children, youth, and families of Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary in 1984 as a member of the Board of Directors. During her tenure on the Board she became the board secretary, treasurer, vice president and president. She then became a trustee of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Foundation, and continues to serve on the Foundation Board today. Sandy and her husband Terry stepped forward to support the capital campaign that enabled the BGCC to rebuild the clubs, and as part of her 3 year work on the Be A Hero campaign she founded the Heroes and Legends Committee. Her respected leadership and tireless efforts are two of the reasons why many of the staff and volunteers at the BGCC consider Sandy their mentor. For her long time commitment to Boys and Girls Clubs, Sandy has been awarded the Keystone Award for Leadership.
	Claire Moroney Claire Moroney joined the Heroes and Legends Committee in 2007 with life-long volunteer experience for causes that benefit the health and well-being of children and youth. As the mother of three sons she "believes that kids are our most important resource." Claire has demonstrated passion and commitment to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary and the Heroes and Legends events with continuous dedication to each Heroes and Legends event that she has been a part of. Claire says that she is "so pleased to have joined the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary to be able to contribute in some small way to the important and amazing work it does."
	Barb Shaunessy Barb Shaunessy has been committed to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary and the Heroes and Legends event with several valuable efforts. She is actively involved in every detail of the event planning process to ensure that it generates the fundraising dollars needed to serve the children, youth, and families in the community. Her experience has been developed from coordinating fundraising events at her children's schools, and has been essential to the Heroes and Legends Committee. Her and her husband Bob own Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, which continues to be a proud sponsor of the Heroes and Legends event and donates fundamental dollars annually to the Boys and Girls Clubs in Albert and British Columbia.
	JoAnn Dunleavy JoAnn Dunleavy joined the Heroes and Legends Committee in 2010, contributing innovative ideas and selfless efforts to the 7th Annual Heroes and Legends event. JoAnn, her husband Hugh, and their son Joshua are outdoor enthusiasts and especially enjoy vacationing on Oahu Island in Hawaii, where some of JoAnn's family lives. She and Hugh are also committed to living healthy lifestyles so when they aren't swimming or snorkeling in Hawaii, they are running marathons. JoAnn says she is "very proud to have joined the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary this year as member of the Heroes and Legends Committee and is thankful to be a part of this great cause."