Cathlia Ward Wins A Sandra Schmirler Scholarship

I'm sure you all, by now, recognize this lovely young lady. It's Cathlia Ward whom I have written about on a couple of occasions. This young lady is just so darn awesome, it's truly amazing. I just found out (via Al Gemmell) that Cathlia is one of 6 recipients of the 2013 Spirit of Sandra Schmirler Scholarships. Because of her outstanding achievements in academics, competitive sport and community involvement, Cathlia will be receiving a scholarship in the amount of $5000.00. And that's not all, on August 2 she will be heading to Winnipeg for a 2 day training session with Jon Mead and Cathy Overton-Clapham.

Each of the 6 winners of this scholarship has committed to organizing a fund raiser in their local community to raise awareness and support for the Sandra Scmirler Foundation. The mission of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation is to donate to Hospital Neonatal Intense Care Units (NICUs) all across Canada for the purchase of life-saving equipment for babies born too soon, too small, or too sick.

I should mention that I was a huge Sandra Schmirler fan and myself and Annie donate to this worthy cause every year on the opening day of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Cathlia is just 19 years old and studies at the University of New Brunswick. - Renaissance College. She doing a Bachelor of Philosophy  and Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies with a minor in French. This is a one - of - a- kind program where only 30 students are admitted annually from around the world. Cathlia has represented New Brunswick at the Halifax Winter games and in 2012 represented New Brunswick at the Under 18 Atlantic Championships where she won gold. Also, in 2013 she was a part of the team that won the New Brunswick provincials and played in the Canadian nationals. In that same year, she was chosen as an alternate for Team Canada at the 2013 World Juniors held in Sochi, Russia.

At such a young age, this wonderful young lady has accomplished so much and you can be sure, if you follow curling, you will see her name many more times in the years to come.

As I have said before, Cathlia is a role model for young and old alike.

Well done Cathlia, and on behalf of the BRCC. we wish you well in all you do!

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic