UCBeyond Crohn’s Disease Scholarship Program Recipients Announced!

Just in time for the new school semester, seven exemplary Canadian students living with Crohn’s disease have been awarded the first-ever UCBeyond Educational Scholarships.

"Overcoming the effects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, rather than letting it control you, can be an extremely difficult task. Students who have demonstrated an ability to accomplish this exceptional feat deserve to be recognized and rewarded and we’re delighted that UCB Pharma Canada has done just that,” says Dr. Kevin Glasgow, National Executive Director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC). Our congratulations to: Joanne Baergen, Edmonton, AB – University of Alberta (Biological Sciences) Laura Bradbury, Uxbridge, ON – Ryerson University (Nursing) Michael Goodbaum, Toronto, ON – University of British Columbia (English) Jessica Grossman, Toronto, ON – University of Western Ontario

From left to right: Dr. Kevin Glasgow, CCFC National Executive Director, Laura Bradbury and Rob Hamilton, General Manager of UCB Pharma Canada

Andrée-Anne Houle, Brossard, QC – Université de Sherbrooke (Psychology)
Michael Peplowski, Calgary, AB – University of Calgary (Biomedical Science)
Kate Saldanha, Wolfville, NS – Acadia University (Psychology/Political Science)

The 2007 UCBeyond Scholarship recipients were chosen by an independent selection committee of leading physicians, nurses and patient representatives from across Canada. Applicants were evaluated based on a one-page essay demonstrating how they have gone above and beyond their disease, exhibit perseverance and empower others, as well as two letters of personal recommendation. Recipients receive a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000.

“UCB Pharma Canada thanks the hundreds of Canadian students who took the time to complete the application process and apply for the 2007 UCBeyond Scholarship Programs,” says Rob Hamilton, General Manager of UCB Pharma Canada. “We are proud to be announcing the winners today, and feel the recipients perfectly personify what it means to live above and beyond  their diseases and empower others in the fight against Crohn’s disease. Their stories are truly courageous and we are honoured to assist them in achieving their dreams of pursuing a post-secondary education.”

Other proud supporters of the UCBeyond Scholarship Programs include: The Arthritis Society (TAS), the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA), the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) and the Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (CSGNA).