CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY:

Over $300 000 since we started doing Cancer Walkathons in 1997.

See: General Amherst High School celebrates record walkathon achievement Total now has hit the $75,000 mark, Amherstburg Echo, October 26, 2004


See: Mark Usher named Citizen of the Year, Amherstburg Echo, January 17, 2006"

January 17, 2006 The following presentation took place in the Parliament of Canada:
Mr. Jeff Watson (Essex, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the people for electing me as the first Conservative MP to serve the riding of Essex in 46 years. As I rise today in my first official role in this chamber, I wish to commend the students of General Amherst High School for their outstanding contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society's walkathon held in their hometown of Amherstburg last week. Seven hundred and fifty of 770 students participated in the walkathon. They raised over $72,000 in only five days of canvassing. Truly noteworthy, however, is the spirit of service exemplified by these students. As we embark on this new session of Parliament with all its uncertainties, my hope is that this stellar example of service by these leaders of tomorrow will inspire us, the leaders of today, to remember our call as MPs to humbly serve our constituents.