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Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the amazing country we share today. Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve embodies the myriad of sentiments that peoples of Asian descent in Canada have experienced, and honours their contributions, diverse experiences and stories that are rooted in their resilience and perseverance. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2S9SgjC

Elizabeth was raised in Kamloops and returned after practicing in Vancouver and Vernon for a number of years. She has been actively involved in social organizations, including chairing the Board of ASK Wellness Society. She also mentors young lawyers and volunteers her time to TRU Law and the Professional Legal Training Course. Learn more about Elizabeth: https://bit.ly/3oI3x5n

Let us celebrate the day dedicated to the loving mothers who are always there when we need them. A very Happy Mother’s Day!

This month we are proudly supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. The Canadian Cancer Society is Canada's largest national cancer charity and the largest national charitable funder of cancer research in Canada. It is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people who have cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society is Canada's largest national cancer charity and the country's largest national charitable funder of cancer research.

Rachel is an experienced courtroom lawyer who specializes in complex family and estate litigation cases, particularly those involving corporations and trusts. Rachel understands that most clients do not want to see their legal problem wind up in an expensive trial, and they want their case to move towards resolution as expeditiously as possible. Learn more about Rachel: https://bit.ly/3oI3FBT

Morelli Chertkow wishes to congratulate Bob Hughes on the award of the Meritorious Service Decoration from the office of the secretary to the Governor General.

Morelli Chertkow is pleased to welcome Hardeep Chahal to the firm as Associate Counsel.

This month we are proudly supporting the Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society. The Kamloops & District Elizabeth Fry Society is an active community based non-profit agency that offers programs and services in the areas of housing and community justice to people in the Kamloops area, with a focus on women and youth. Their goal is to provide effective programs, services and public education to contribute in building a healthy and safe community by minimizing barriers that individuals may experience, by meeting the diverse needs of marginalized people in the community, and by fostering the individual’s personal growth and self sufficiency.

Our Williams Lake office has moved to #207-197 Second Ave N. in Downtown Williams Lake BIA. https://morellichertkow.com/williams-lake/

We are excited to welcome Janille to the Morelli Chertkow team.

The team at Morelli Chertkow is pleased to announce Greg J.R. Thomson as Partner. Congratulations Greg!

This month we are proud to support Alzheimer Society of B.C. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and that world begins with a more dementia-friendly society, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supported and included. If you are interested in assisting this society, please click here for further details and to donate. https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en

Best wishes to you and yours from everyone at Morelli Chertkow.

This month we are proud to support ASK Wellness Society. ASK provides outreach, housing, health, education, employment and emotional support services for the marginalized and persons at risk within the Thompson Okanagan Region. Through these services and programs, ASK works with individuals to provide them with the necessary skills and balance to be able to re-enter the workforce and make a difference within our community. ASK is a non-profit society that relies on local community organizations, government, and individuals to provide funding that allows them to assist those in need. If you are interested in assisting this society, please click here for further details and to donate. http://www.askwellness.ca/

Remembering all those who have made sacrifices, especially those who gave their lives, so that the rest of us could live in freedom. With gratitude.

This month we are proud to support the Marjory Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home located in Kamloops, B.C. Opening its doors in 2004, this twelve-bedroom home was built to enhance the quality of life of persons within and their families facing death and bereavement. It is a centre of excellence in providing compassionate emotional, spiritual and physical hospice care within a family-centred and comforting environment. The Kamloops Hospice Association is funded by community donations and in part by the Interior Health Authority, we are humbled to assist this association who has been supporting our community for the past 14 years.

This month we are supporting The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA). The BC SPCA Kamloops & District Branch is devoted to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals within British Columbia. The organization provides care facilities, animal hospitals, spay/neuter clinics, rehabilitation centres, public education and programming and animal cruelty enforcement. To learn more on how you can assist animals in need within British Columbia by visiting the BC SPCA website today www.spca.bc.ca

A warm welcome to our two articling students at Morelli Chertkow LLP, Celina Bell and Emma Chorneyko.

This month we are proud to support the MS Society of Canada BC & Yukon, Northern Regional Chapter. This national society ensures that no one faces MS alone. Through corporate sponsorships, events, donations and more, this passionate group of staff and volunteers raise money towards disease research while providing support, education and needed community resources. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world with an estimated 1 in every 385 Canadians living with the disease. To learn more and join the fight to stop MS, please visit their website. https://mssociety.ca/

This month we are proud to support the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society located within the BC Interior. This refuge provides a forever home for mistreated, abused, neglected and unwanted donkeys and works tirelessly to educate the public on the plight of donkeys and how you can help. To learn more, please visit their website and join us in assisting this society. https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/