Canadian University College's annual Sisters of Soul Concert, held Saturday night, October 13 in the Administration Building Chapel raised $740 for breast cancer research. Trish King, from the Canadian Cancer Society was present to accept a cheque and additional funds that were contributed after the cheque was printed. King expressed her great appreciation for the Sisters of Soul event and said she "can't wait for next year's concert."
"The evening was a huge success," said Bernie Leavitt, one of the event's organizers. "The sisters of soul sang, signed, and played their hearts out!" From Jessica Hall's curtain opener, Don't Rain On My Parade, to the powerful final number (There Can Be Miracles) When You Believe, by sisters Saida Belonio and Marcia Blanco, the girls held us captivated with their humour, high spirits, passion, and outstanding talent, said Leavitt. 
The first Sisters Of Soul event was held in 1999 as a benefit concert for breast cancer awareness and research. It was organized by CUC music major, Rhanda Bonet-Graham, who at the age of 12 lost her mother to breast cancer. Rhanda and her friends held an annual Sisters of Soul event for five years. After Rhanda graduated the event was not held for several years. Thanks to encouragement from previous CUC president Dr. Andrea Luxton, the benefit concert was brought back and has been held annually since 2007.
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| Melina Potts, Nicole Thorp, Mariel Machar, Kayleigh McMann, Kayla Fitch, Danielle Aka, Annina Engelbrecht and Laura Kozak perform at the recent Sisters of Soul Benefit Concert. |
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