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The Terry Fox Foundation is supported by an independent Board of Directors, which provides volunteer leadership to maintain Terry’s vision and principles in a wide range of fundraising activities for cancer research. The Board of Directors is responsible for the Foundation’s long-term financial health and for the growth and management of its financial assets.

Isadore Sharp
Chair Emeritus

Isadore Sharp (Toronto) is the Founder and Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Isadore reached out to Terry in the early days of his Marathon of Hope, offering both personal and corporate support for his run. When Terry was forced to finish due to a return of cancer, Isadore promised him, via telegram, that there would be an annual run in his name until a cure for all cancers was found. The Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto was founded by Isadore and is led by the employees of Four Seasons Home Office; the Run reached the $12 million mark in 2020.

Michael Rossi
Chair

Michael Rossi (Toronto) has proudly served on the TFF Board since 2018, becoming Chair in 2022. Michael’s connection with the Terry Fox Foundation originated during his time with adidas Canada, a long-time supporter of TFF, where Michael served as President for over 6 years and served in leadership roles for over 18 years. In 2021, Michael launched Voce Leadership, helping emerging leaders achieve transformative life changes through the power of executive coaching, speaking, and workshops. Michael is passionate about philanthropy and giving back. He is an active mentor and speaker and has supported numerous industry and educational conferences and development programs. In 2020, Michael helped steward a record-breaking 40th Anniversary campaign between adidas Canada and TFF, raising over $1.6 Million for the Foundation. He was also executive producer of “Terry Fox: The Power of One,” a national broadcast benefit in support of TFF that aired on CBC.

Angela Carmichael
Vice Chair

Angela Carmichael (Nova Scotia) is President of FleishmanHillard HighRoad. With over 25 years of communications experience, she understands the value of building successful partnerships and solid storytelling for communications success. A cancer survivor, Angela is a direct beneficiary of the Terry Fox Foundation work and shares Terry’s vision to live in a world free of cancer. Angela splits her time between Nova Scotia and Toronto and she and her family are active Terry Fox run participants and fundraisers.

Stephen Bear

Stephen Bear (Toronto) served as a Senior Partner of McKinsey & Company including leading McKinsey’s offices in Korea and Canada prior to his retirement in April 2013. Stephen has served as a board member of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (including as Chair of the Board), Vice Chairman of Street Kids International, Chairman of the Foreign Investment Advisory Committee to the Seoul government in Korea, and as a member of the United Way of Toronto Cabinet. He currently sits on the board of Weizman Canada. At The Terry Fox Foundation, Stephen offers his consulting experience and his background in serving many boards.

Dr. Nadine Caron

Dr. Nadine Caron (Prince George) was born and raised in Kamloops, BC. She completed her postgraduate fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco. It was her love for BC that brought her home and since January 2005, she has been working as a General and Endocrine Oncology Surgeon at the University Hospital of British Columbia in Prince George, as well as teaching in the Northern Medical Program at UBC's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Nadine is the Founder of UBC’s Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and has served on numerous boards and committees, including the BC Ministry of Health Advisory Committee on Provincial Health Goals, the Governing Council for the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, and the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and its Canadian Spectrum Working Group. She is a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation; a mother, daughter, sister and an advocate for equity in access to cancer care and the research that drives it.

Chris Couture

Chris Couture is a retired PwC Partner, who spent 37 years serving clients in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Melbourne, primarily in the financial services sector. She was Chair of the PwC partnership board, Managing Partner of PwC Winnipeg, and Chair of the Manitoba Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) among others. Chris is a member of the Board of Wawanesa Insurance Companies and has also served on several nonprofit boards and committees including United Way of Winnipeg, Grace General Hospital, University of Manitoba, and Providence Healthcare Foundation. Chris is a current member of the Terry Fox Foundation Audit & Finance Committee and an enthusiastic participant in the annual Terry Fox Run.

Craig Jarvis

Craig Jarvis has built a fulfilling 40-year career as a Wealth Advisor with ScotiaMcLeod and has always believed that trust and meaningful connections are the foundation of success—both in business and in life. Inspired by his wife Judy, a former professional fundraiser, Craig developed a deep passion for volunteering and the profound impact it can have on communities. In the 20 years since, he has poured his time and energy into advancing Terry Fox’s dream of a world without cancer. His contributions include helping bring to life initiatives such as Marathon of Hope: The Musical, the Terry Fox Legacy Art Project mural, and the National Terry Fox Ride of Hope among others, and is honoured to now serve on the Board of Directors.

Mary Kitchen

Mary Kitchen (Los Angeles) is a former television presenter (CityTV, Breakfast Television, Canada’s Got Talent), entertainment journalist, model, philanthropist, and mother of three little girls. Mary and her family believe in giving back and are active in a number of charitable projects. Mary serves on the board of the Good+ Foundation, a non-profit working to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty across America; the board of advisors at the UCLA Lab School; and the visiting committee for hematologic oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston where her family is treated for Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. Mary grew up in New Brunswick and currently lives in Los Angeles.

Emad Rizkalla

Emad Rizkalla is CEO and Founder of the Bluedrop group of companies. Over its three decades, Bluedrop has become a leader in workforce upskilling, credential management across economies, mission training, and advanced simulation technology. Emad was named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 while still under the age of 30, a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Memorial University’s Alumni of the Year for 2025. Emad has advised governments on how economies (and people) will be impacted by the current revolution in the workplace. His views on the workforce of the future, innovation, and corporate culture are referenced in several books. Emad has served on many nonprofit boards over his career and currently sits on the boards for Kids Eat Smart and the Harris Centre in addition to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Anna Solnickova

Anna Solnickova, BBA, CPA, CGA, RI (Burnaby) is the President of CFO Consulting, and Executive Officer of Cove Mortgage as well as RECFC. She brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, leadership, and management. At 17, Anna was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma in her right knee. When she was 20, it spread to her left lung. Having battled the same type of cancer that Terry faced, Anna credits his Marathon of Hope as the reason she was able to keep her leg and her life. Anna has been an active supporter of the Foundation since 2005 as a spokesperson, fundraiser, volunteer, and Run Organizer.