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About 100+ Women Who Care Comox Valley
Inspired by the various 100+ Women Who Care throughout Vancouver Island, and all over North America, we wanted to contribute to this incredible organization by forming a group in the Comox Valley.
100+ Women Who Care was started in 2006. Across North America, 700+ chapters contribute and give back to their community. To learn more about the history of this organization, visit: www.100whocarealliance.org.
How It Works
Make sure you're a member before the meeting!
We encourage you to gather for a happy hour pre/post meeting.
At the beginning of the meeting, three charities will be drawn from our "Charity Nomination Basket".
The member who nominated the selected charity gives a 5 minute presentation about the charity.
After the three presentations, members will cast a secret vote on who they'd like the funds to go to.
Committee Members will announce the Charity with the most votes. Members will e-transfer or write a cheque for $100.
The selected Charity will receive a donation of $10,000+!
Organizing Committee
Meeting Host
Carla Arnold
Carla moved to the Comox Valley 30 years ago with her husband and 3 young children. She is a Realtor with Royal LePage, a retired Lay Chaplain, and now has the extreme joy of being a grandmother of 5! Carla is a supporter of the Arts, children's sports and education programs, and is proud to have belonged to 100+ Women Comox Valley since its inception, an organization that is powerful and magical in its simplicity.
Membership
Anne Judson
Anne was born in New Brunswick and moved to Courtenay in 1965. The next five decades took her all over British Columbia - Quesnel, Powell River, Victoria, Vancouver and Nanaimo - before returning to the Comox Valley in 2015. Anne has been an Administration Manager, a Volunteer Coordinator for Nanaimo Hospice, a Marriage Commissioner and still works as a casual Library Assistant in Courtenay and Comox. Anne loves the powerful concept of 100+ Women Who Care, and is delighted to help out on the organizing committee.
Treasurer
Diane Kenny
Diane and her husband Richard retired to the Comox Valley in 2011. After working 30 years in the Environmental field she now dedicates her time volunteering for various not-for-profit organizations and is now very excited to be part of the 100+ Women committee. She has two beautiful grandchildren who live close by. She occupies her free time with Tai Chi, golf and walking throughout this amazing valley.
Venue & Community
Dana Starrit
Dana is a nonprofit specialist and founder of Stream Grants & Consulting. With over 20 years of experience - from founding grassroots programs to leading organizations as Executive Director - she helps nonprofits secure the funding they need to grow their impact. She loves seeing the power of community at work in the 100+ model of fundraising. Dana lives in the Comox Valley with her twin teenage boys and their adventurous dog.
Charity
Wanda McMillan
Wanda is enjoying retirement after a 39-year career in health care – 36 of which were spent in the Comox Valley – the best place ever to live. Where else can a person ski, and bike on the same day?! Wanda is pleased to play a small part in the organizing committee of the 100+ Women Who Care Comox Valley organization which is doing such amazing fund raising to support local charities.
Website, Social Media & Tech
Karen Garrett
Karen feels grateful to call the Comox Valley home and is happiest when spending time with family or planning her next travel adventure. She is proud to support 100+ Women Who Care Comox Valley and believes in the incredible impact that can happen when people come together with kindness and purpose.
Coordinator
Kathy Haigh
Kathy moved to the Comox Valley in 2015, after a lifetime of living in Alberta, which included numerous visits to Vancouver Island over the years. Her education and work experience are in business, human resources and communications. She was a stay-at-home mother who volunteered in the community (a lot!). Recently, she was Board Chair at Project Watershed. A lifelong learner, Kathy also loves to travel (near and far) and is interested in other cultures and environments. She became a certified Kayak Guide in 2025 and enjoys part-time work at Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes. The 100+ Women Who Care organized system of generosity and community support truly speaks to Kathy’s nature.