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Media and Speaking Engagements

Meagan is ramping up for her her next adventure, "A Year in the Life!" She's been participating in many adventures throughout the summer, in preparation for her year long expedition beginning in November 2009. Join her as she recounts her adventures - from running through the Sahara, to climbing the highest peaks!

Sept 30-Oct 1, 2008 Safety Solutions Conference and Trade Show, Sudbury ON.


To book speaking engagements, please contact Meagan or the National Speaker's Bureau.



Archived Events
May 23, 2008
 

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!

May 21, 2008
 

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.

May 3, 2008
 

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!

April 10, 2008
 

Meagan spoke at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario, and shared her experience of the Marathon des Sables with her hometown.

March 6, 2008
 

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.

March 3, 2008
 

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!

February 27, 2008
 

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!

February 22, 2008
 

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.

February 20, 2008
 

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.

February 6, 2008
 

Meagan spoke at the 14th Gloucester Scouting club in Chapel Hill, Ontario. It was fun speaking with future adventurers!

February 2, 2008
 

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!

January 15, 2008
 

Meagan spoke at a Canada Border Services Agency Lunch and Learn session. Meagan had just returned from Indonesia the day before!

November 14, 2007
 

Meagan spoke at her alma mater, The Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario. It was great to be back! Go RMC!

November 11, 2007
 

Meagan conducted a presentation at the National Conference on Women in Engineering, at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

November 6, 2007
 

Meagan conducted two presentations, as part of the Professional Development / Motivational Speaking series at the Canadian Air Division Headquarters (at CFB Winnipeg).

November 2, 2007
 

Meagan spoke to runner's who run with the Ottawa Running Room.

November 2, 2007
 

Meagan spoke at the Canadian Forces Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa.

November 1, 2007
 

Meagan spoke at the Industry Canada- Young Professionals conference, in Ottawa.

October 26, 2007
 

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!

October 16, 2007
 

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!

October 4, 2007
 

Meagan spoke at the Communications Research Council, in Ottawa, Ontario.

Meagan spoke of her climbing experience on Mount Everest.

September 28, 2007
 

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.

September 25, 2007
 

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.

September 23, 2007
 

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.

July 5, 2007
 

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.

June 19 and 20, 2007
 

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!

End May to Early June 2007
 

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!

April and May, 2007
 

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!

March 8, 2007
 

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.

February 15, 2007
 

Meagan visted Algonquin Road Public School !

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!

February 15, 2007
 

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!

February 9, 2007
 

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!

January 25, 2007
 

Meagan McGrath has been featured in "The Sudbury Star", on Thursday, 25 January 2007.

Check it out [Here]!!

January 24, 2007
 

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!

December 19, 2006
 

Meagan McGrath has been featured in "The Northern Life", on Tuesday, 19 December 2006.

Check it out [Here]!!

December 14 and 15, 2006
 

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!

December 15, 2006
 

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!

November 30, 2006
 

Meagan McGrath has been published in the “Le Voyageur”, on Thursday, 30 November 2006.

Click [Here] to check out the article!

Thank you to Science North - Summit Supporter!
 

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!

Thank you to the City of Greater Sudbury - Advanced Basecamp Sponsor!
 

City of Greater Sudbury is supporting Meagan McGrath as an Advanced Basecamp Sponsor. Thank you to the City of Greater Sudbury for supporting this adventure. I look forward to being a proud ambassador for the City of Greater Sudbury, and representing my hometown from the top of the world!

Visit [www.mysudbury.ca] to view their site.

Thank you to the Laamanen - Basecamp Sponsor!
 

Laamanen Group is supporting Meagan McGrath as a Basecamp Sponsor. Many thanks goes to the Laamanen Group, for their strong support of this adventure.

Thank you to the LaPrairie Inc - Basecamp Sponsor!
 

Many thanks go to LaPrairie Inc., and I was proud to represent them with pride, strength and committment.

Thank you to the Trekking Sponsors!
 

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!

September 28, 2006
 

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.

September 28, 2006
 
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.

August 16, 2006
 
Detail on Meagan McGrath's Sudbury Connection!

Click [Here] to find out how Sudbury influenced Meagan McGrath's love of the outdoors!

July 2 & 3, 2006
 
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!
Meagan McGrath - Attempting to be the First Canadian Forces Member to Achieve the Seven Summits!!
 
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!
April 15, 2006
 
Meagan McGrath has been published in the “Sudbury Star”, on Saturday, 15 April 2006.

Click [Here] to check out the article!

April 1, 2006
 
Meagan McGrath successfully summitted Mount Kosciuszko. This is her sixth mountain in her attempt to climb the Seven Summits.
March 30, 2006
 

LaPrairie Inc. is supporting Meagan McGrath as a Basecamp Sponsor. Many thanks go to LaPrairie Inc., and I look forward to representing them with pride, strength and committment.

Visit [www.laprairieince.com] to view their site.

March 8, 2006
 
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.
February 1, 2006
 
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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