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May 23, 2008 |
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Meagan spoke at the CF Running Nationals Pasta Dinner
in Ottawa, Ontario. Meagan shared her story of running through the desert -
hopefully adding to the pre-race excitement!
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May 21, 2008 |
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Meagan spoke at the Women of the Future Conference
in Sudbury, Ontario. An exceptional event, where young women from Sudbury
were introduced to all sorts of interesting career paths! Meagan was invited to
share her experiences of being in the Canadian Forces and being a mountain climber.
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May 3, 2008 |
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Meagan spoke at the "Sudbury ROCKS!" Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes
in Sudbury, Ontario. This was a fun event, where Meagan got to share a bit
of what motivates her with an audience preparing to take on their own challenges!
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April 10, 2008 |
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Meagan spoke at Science North
in Sudbury, Ontario, and shared her experience of the Marathon
des Sables with her hometown.
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March 6,
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Meagan spoke at the International Woman's Day
in Trenton, Ontario. There were many amazing women at this event,
it was a privilege to be invited to speak among them.
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March 3,
2008 |
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Meagan spoke at a Running Room Marathon Clinic. This
was a group of very motivated people, and it was fun to speak with
folks who are working toward their own goals! Good luck, Runners!
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February 27,
2008 |
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Meagan spoke at Sudbury Secondary School
in Sudbury, Ontario. This was a fun experience, and a chance to
speak with an audience who was quick to laugh, and who had many questions!
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February 22,
2008 |
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Meagan spoke to a group of remarkable scientists and
truly special individuals, at the Friday Lunch Discussion
Club, in Ottawa ON. This is a club of different "-ologists"
(such as biologist, geologists, etc), so it was fun for Meagan to share
her adventures with people who have had so many of their own.
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February 20,
2008 |
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Meagan spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Nepean.
This was a fun evening, as Meagan shared her some of the background
as to how she got into mountaineering, how she trains,
and why she continues to do it.
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February 6,
2008 |
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Meagan spoke at the 14th Gloucester Scouting club
in Chapel Hill, Ontario. It was fun speaking with future adventurers!
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February 2,
2008 |
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Meagan participated in an interview with CTV in Sudbury, ON.
The story focussed on Meagan's return to Sudbury following her Carstenz Pyramid
Expedition, and the effect that her climbing adventures has on her family.
A special thanks to Meagan's sister, for participating in the interview!
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January 15,
2008 |
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Meagan spoke at a Canada Border Services Agency
Lunch and Learn session. Meagan had just returned from Indonesia the day
before!
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November 14,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke at her alma mater, The Royal Military College of
Canada in Kingston, Ontario. It was great to be back! Go RMC!
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November 11,
2007 |
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Meagan conducted a presentation
at the National Conference on Women in Engineering,
at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
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November 6,
2007 |
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Meagan conducted two presentations, as part of the Professional
Development / Motivational Speaking series
at the Canadian Air Division Headquarters (at CFB Winnipeg).
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November 2,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke to runner's who run with the Ottawa Running Room.
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November 2,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke at the Canadian Forces Mapping and Charting
Establishment in
Ottawa.
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November 1,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke at the Industry Canada- Young Professionals conference,
in Ottawa.
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October 26,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke at the charity event, "An Evening on Mount Everest"
for Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation,
at Camp Fortune, in Chelsea, Quebec, on Friday, 26 October 2007.
She spoke with other Everest climbers, Jean Ricard and JF Carrey.
This was Jean's night, as he continued to raise funds for two (2) incubators
for CHEO. Congratulations Jean!
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October 16,
2007 |
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Meagan was the Keynote Speaker at the Ottawa Women's
Business Network, Annual
General Meeting, in Ottawa.
Meagan shared her climbing experiences, and
the journey that took her to the top of the world!
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October 4,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke at the Communications Research Council, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Meagan spoke of her climbing experience on Mount Everest. |
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September 28,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke at Cambrian College, in Sudbury, Ontario.
Meagan spoke with a message of respect for others - and donating
time and capability whenever you are able. |
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September 25,
2007 |
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Meagan spoke to Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre - Ottawa Detachment
in Ottawa, Ontario.
Meagan McGrath shared with her co-workers, the experiences of her
expedition to Mount Everest during April and May 2007. |
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September 23,
2007 |
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Meagan
spoke at the Ontario Science Centre, in Toronto, Ontario.
Following a viewing of the popular Imax film "EVEREST", Meagan McGrath shared the experiences of her
expedition to Mount Everest during April and May 2007. |
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July 5,
2007 |
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Meagan conducted a presentation
at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace
Technology and Engineering (at CFB Bordon).
Meagan McGrath shared the experiences of her
expedition to Mount Everest during April and May 2007. |
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June 19 and 20,
2007 |
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Meagan McGrath shared her experiences of her
expedition to Mount Everest with a captivated audience at
Science
North, in Sudbury, Ontario.
It was the expedition of a lifetime!
She recounted her feelings of first
seeing the mountain that has always been in her imagination,
and the adventure of climbing upon the slopes of the world's
tallest mountain - Mount Everest! |
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End May to Early June
2007 |
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The success that I was fortunate to attain
on Mount Everest was broadcast
significantly via newspaper, television
and radio! I'm looking into
getting links - but in the meantime, if you
Google
"Meagan McGrath"
usually lots pops up! |
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April and May,
2007 |
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The Sudbury
Star, CTV
televison (Sudbury), and
CBC Radio
provide wonderful
coverage of Meagan McGrath's Everest Expedition!
Thank you for the amazing and full coverage of my expedition, and enabling
me to share the expediton with all Sudburians! |
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March 8,
2007 |
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Meagan was a Keynote Speaker at IWD Events at NDHQ!
Meagan was invited to be a keynote speaker at the National
Defence Headquarters International Woman's Day events. It was
a wonderful opportunity to share her story of making a dream
a reality. |
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February 15,
2007 |
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Meagan visted
Algonquin Road Public School
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Meagan visited her alma mater, Algonquin Road Public
School, and
made a presentation to the whole school.
She was overwhelmed by the amazing support
shown from the students of this fine schoool.
The effort that Algonquin
has put into helping Meagan achieve her dream has
been extraordinary! They have truly shown that the
capabilities of young students are unlimited! Meagan
came away from her visit at Algonquin with a huge burst
of inspiration to reach the top of the world -
Thanks to the students at Algonquin!
A huge
"Thank You!" goes out to Algonquin!
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February 15,
2007 |
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Meagan visted Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School!
Meagan visited her alma mater, Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, and
made a presentation to the students.
She was overwhelmed by the amazing support
shown from the students of this fine schoool.
The interest and curiosity shown by Lo-Ellen
students was impressive! There is a remarkable interest
in this expedition by the students of Lo-Ellen, a school
is known for its excellence in academics and its athletics!
No doubt many of the students of LEP will go on to reach
the summits of their own capabilities!
A huge "Thank You!" goes out to LEP!
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February 9,
2007 |
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Meagan McGrath Gave a Workplace Presentation!
Meagan McGrath described how she ventured to "The Continent" - a vast land of ice and
snow. She briefly went over her previous adventures, and then moved on to describe
what it was like to venture to one of the most desolate places on the planet.
There were beautiful views, and stories of adventure!
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January 25,
2007 |
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January 24,
2007 |
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Meagan conducted a Special Presentation
at Science North, on Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 1930hrs, Inco Cavern
Many joined Meagan McGrath as she recounted her adventures from climbing six
of the seven Continental Summits. She also tempted audiences with a bit of insight
into her preparations for her 7th summit attempt in Spring 2007 - Mount Everest!!!
Thank you to all who attended!
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December 19,
2006 |
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December 14 and 15,
2006 |
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Meagan McGrath on CTV News!
The television interviews
aired 14 December (Thursday), and 15 December (Friday) 2006.
These were Meagan's second and third television interviews,
and it sure is getting a bit easier!
Keep checking Meagan's
site for updates on future interviews!
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December 15,
2006 |
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Meagan McGrath on CBON Radio!
It was a bit challenging for Meagan McGrath to speak French
for the interview, but she did it! The interview was an opportunity
for Meagan to continue reaching out to both a French and English
speaking audience. Thank you to Science North for setting up the
interview, and thank you for the patience of the interviewer!
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November 30,
2006 |
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Meagan
McGrath has been published in the “Le Voyageur”, on Thursday,
30 November 2006.
Click [Here] to check out the article!
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Thank you to Science North - Summit Supporter!
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Science North is supporting Meagan McGrath as a Summit Supporter.
Many thanks go to Science
North, for their belief and commitment in this project.
Most notably, Science North will be providing an Education Program,
supported by
Inco and a Visitor Experience on the 4th Floor, supported
by the
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
These programs will provide students and visitors to Science North with a
taste of what life is like on Everest!
Visit [www.sciencenorth.ca/everest]
to follow the adventure!
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Thank you to
the City of Greater Sudbury - Advanced Basecamp Sponsor!
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Thank you to the Laamanen - Basecamp Sponsor!
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Laamanen Group is supporting Meagan
McGrath as a Basecamp Sponsor. Many thanks goes
to the Laamanen Group,
for their strong support of this adventure.
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Thank you to the LaPrairie Inc - Basecamp Sponsor!
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Many
thanks go to
LaPrairie Inc., and I was proud to represent them with
pride, strength and committment.
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Thank you to the Trekking Sponsors! |
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Thank you to the many
Trekking Supporters who have helped so much in making this
expedition a reality! I have been honestly blown away by their remarkable
support. I thank each and everyone of you for your belief in me, and I aim to
make this a successful expedition!
Please visit the Sponsors Page to check
out all of the amazing Trekking Supporters!
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September 28,
2006 |
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Ottawa Orthotic Lab is
supporting Meagan McGrath as Trekking Sponsor.
Many thanks go to Ottawa Orthotic Lab, and I look forward to
representing them with pride, strength and committment.
Visit [www.ottawaorthoticlab.com]
to view their site.
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September 28,
2006 |
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Workplace Presentation!
Thursday, 28 September 2006, 1200-1300hrs, CRC Auditorium
A successful presentation was made by Meagan McGrath on Thursday, 28 Sept 2006.
She took this opportunity to describe to her audience how she became interested
in mountaineering, and her first experiences with high altitude. She described
her travels to Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and her expedition to the highest
peak outside the Himalaya, Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. |
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August 16,
2006 |
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Detail on Meagan
McGrath's Sudbury Connection!Click
[Here] to find out how Sudbury influenced Meagan
McGrath's love of the outdoors! |
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July 2 & 3,
2006 |
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Meagan McGrath featured
on Sudbury's “MCTV” News!It was Meagan's first time being
interviewed - and it was an experience! Meagan hopes to update Sudbury on her
preparations prior to leaving for her Mount Everest Expedition, in April 2007!
Stay Tuned! |
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Meagan McGrath - Attempting to be the First
Canadian Forces Member to Achieve the Seven Summits!!
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Meagan's goal
has changed a little bit! She is now attempting to become the First Canadian
Forces Member to climb Mount Everest and achive the Seven Summits.
Check out [Meagan's Blog]
for a more indepth description of the events that led up to this new mission!
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April 15,
2006 |
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Meagan McGrath has been published in the “Sudbury Star”,
on Saturday, 15 April 2006.
Click
[Here] to check out the article! |
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April 1,
2006 |
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Meagan
McGrath successfully summitted Mount Kosciuszko. This is her
sixth mountain in her attempt to climb the Seven Summits. |
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March 30,
2006 |
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March 8,
2006 |
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Come and speak with
Meagan at the International Women's Day Activities on March 8th between
0900 hrs and 1200 hrs in the NDHQ lobby Click
[
HERE] for more information on International
Women's Day. |
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February 1,
2006 |
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Meagan McGrath has
recently been published in the Canadian Forces newspaper,
the “Maple Leaf”, Volume 9, Number 5, dated 1 February 2006.
Click [
HERE] to read the article. |
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