ALS Society of Canada
George Hubbard is a seasoned professional in event management and volunteer engagement with extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Currently serving as the Manager of Events and Volunteer Engagement at the ALS Society of Canada since October 2016, George leads the Ontario event portfolio and the volunteer program, focusing on maximizing revenue growth and sustainability. Previous roles include Volunteer and Check-in Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, where responsibilities involved managing over 700 volunteers, and Manager of Volunteer Outreach for the TORONTO 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games, where George led recruitment efforts for over 20,000 volunteers. Other noteworthy positions include Manager of Community Giving at the Canadian Diabetes Association and Senior Manager, Events at Prostate Cancer Canada, where George played a key role in launching the Movember campaign in Canada. George holds a Bachelor of Science and a Business Certificate from the University of New Brunswick.
ALS Society of Canada
Founded in 1977, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and our provincial partners are dedicated to supporting Canadians living with ALS and investing in research to make ALS a treatable, not terminal, disease. We are a registered charity that receives no government funding – all of our services and research are funded through the generosity of our donors. Through the ALS Canada Research Program, we fund peer-reviewed research grants, foster collaboration and build capacity within Canada’s ALS research community, and participate in new areas of research where we are well-positioned to have an impact. Within Ontario, ALS Canada has a role similar to that of the provincial ALS societies providing services and support to help meet the needs of people living with ALS. ALS Canada advocates federally, provincially and locally for better government support and access within the healthcare system for people touched by ALS.