One of the key success stories for the endMS campaign is the unprecedented support from donors across the country. One such donor is Scotiabank president and CEO Rick Waugh.
Rick Waugh became president and chief executive officer of Scotiabank in 2003. He began his career with Scotiabank in Winnipeg in 1970 as a branch employee and, over the years, has served in the bank's investment, corporate, international and retail banking areas.
Waugh first learned about MS while growing up in Winnipeg when several friends and eventually a close family member were diagnosed.
“I am involved in this work because I understand the impact of MS and the importance of this project in changing the future of this disease,” says Waugh.
In addition to his own family gift of $1 million, Waugh was instrumental in securing support for the campaign from a number of corporate and personal donors.
Mr. Waugh is also the honorary chair of the endMS volunteer cabinet charged with raising funds for the campaign.
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