Shufflers rejoiced over another great fundraiser.
Maya Johnson, BA 06, CTV Montreal News anchor at centre, inspired the crowd as this year’s Shuffle emcee. She is pictured with Concordia President Graham Carr, at right, and Cherry Marshall, associate vice-president of Advancement, at left.
The 2024 Shuffle coincided with the university’s 50th-anniversary and Homecoming weekend.
The walkathon was emceed by Maya Johnson, BA 06, CTV Montreal News anchor. “It is a great pleasure to be with you to support our wonderful university,” she said.
After the walk, participants celebrated their efforts as well as Concordia’s 50th anniversary with a community barbecue, where Concordia President Graham Carr shared his gratitude.
“With another successful Shuffle, we’re making the best possible investment in our future by ensuring Concordia’s students have every opportunity to reach their full potential,” he said.
Among this year’s participants were Gina Cody, MEng 81, PhD 89, Concordia co-chancellor, who co-captained the Gina Cody School (GCS) EDI Trekkers team with Dean Mourad Debbabi. The two led some 50 trekkers as Shuffle Team of the Year by raising $32,000 — and counting.
The Gina Cody School (GCS) EDI Trekkers, led by co-chancellor Gina Cody, MEng 81, PhD 89, and Dean Mourad Debbabi, won Shuffle Team of the Year by raising more than $32,000.
Bowie Desjardins, at right with parent Sylvain-Jacques Desjardins, BA 97, raised $1,020 for Shuffle as Team Bowie lead.