Share the Road 2011

London Summit Reception at Judith Hull & Associates, November 30, 2011

On November 30, 2011, Judith Hull sponsored a welcoming reception for London city officials including Jay Stanford, Councillor Paul Hubert, and  Councillor Judy Bryant, supporters and SHARE THE ROAD organizers at the offices of Judith Hull & Associates, located at 620 Richmond St., London.  With classical music provided by Johann Kinting, guests were treated to an evening of wine tasting and hors d'ouevres  catered by The Sticky Pudding.  The evening was provided as a welcome reception to all the visitors from various cities here to attend the London Summit being held the following day at the London Convention Centre.  Among the many visitors was Amy Ryberg Coyle, a Councillor for Greenville, South Carolina.  Amy was the keynote speaker at the Summit as Greenville is a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community.   

Public Health Nurse Joyce Castanza, Judith Hull, and London Councillor Judy Bryant enjoy the Reception.

Judith & Share the Road Ontario visit Cycling England

Share the Road Board member Judith Hull and Share the Road President and Founder Eleanor McMahon were invited to the U.K. from November 20-24, 2011 to study active British cycling initiatives through Cycling England and their Bikeability program.  Bikeability is 'cycling proficiency' for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.  Judith and Eleanor got to see Bikeability programs in action at the Histon & Impington Junior School in Cambridge.  The exciting and hectic week culminated in an all-stakeholders meeting at the House of Commmons in London on November 24, 2011, chaired by Phillip Darnton of  Cycling England.   Judith and Eleanor are excited to bring many of these ideas and initiatives to Ontario.

Children at Histon & Impington Junior School, Cambridge UK - undergoing level 1 Bikeability Training

Bikes outside of Cambridge Rail Station, UK

Greg's Ride in Milton, Ontario September 2011

On September 25, 2011, Marnie Kirby, Hermina Nuric and Nicole Keating volunteered at Greg's Ride, held at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton Ontario.  As riders arrived, the staff from Judith Hull & Associates assisted with registration for approximately 350 riders including some of the provinces' finest from the OPP.   There will be a memorial constructed and will be a permanent remembrance of Greg Stobbart.  The memorial will have a plaque that reads "In memory of OPP Sgt Greg Stobbart #7324, killed on his bicycle on Tremaine Road, June 6, 2006.  Please, share the road."  The site is a parkette at the intersection of two multi-use paths. 

Join the many who have pledged to become champions for cycling and active transportation in the upcoming October 6 provincial election. www.activecommunitiespledge.ca

A sea of green at Greg's Ride on September 25, 2011
 

Eleanor McMahon, CEO and Founder, Share the Road Cycling Coalition, and a member of the OPP at Greg's Ride, September 25, 2011.

3rd Annual Ontario Bike Summit, June 27, 2011

Judith Hull & Associates sponsored the 3rd Annual Ontario Bike Summit in Ottawa held from June 27 - 28, 2011 where the focus was "Moving Ontario Forward – Building Bicycle Friendly Communities”.  Judith, Hermina Nuric and Misty Lucas attended the two day summit, where we also participated in the conference with an exhibitor's booth for participants to talk with our representatives. Judith also moderated one of the workshops during the conference - Programs and Facilities to Engage Youth in Cycling. This workshop featured ideas on how to engage young riders through bike park facilities and programs, as well as effective design and planning initiatives.

Judith Hull & Associates is also a sponsor of Share the Road, whose mission is to make Ontario bicycle-friendly for all by enhancing access for bicyclists on roads and trails, improving safety for bicyclists and educating citizens on the value and importance of safe bicycling for healthy lifestyles and communities.

Other Community Events Supported

Brain Injury Association – 14th Annual Conference

Judith Hull and Associates sponsored at the platinum level. The conference, "Tech Talk: Technological Supports for Brain Injury Challenges" was held June 17, 2011 at The Four Points Sheraton in London. The firm participated with an exhibitors' booth, and both Marnie Kirby and Jessica Gore attended.

2011 LHSC Talk Trauma Conference

Judith Hull & Associates once again sponsored at the Gold level the conference held April 28th at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn.  Hermina Nuric and Leeann Lunter both attended and provided information at an exhibitor's booth.  The Firm will also participate and provide sponsorship to the conference to be held September 29, 2011 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn in London, entitled "Paediatric Talk Trauma".

Helmets on Kids Community Partnership 2011

Judith Hull & Associates is proud to be involved as a sponsor of the Brain Injury Association’s Helmets on Kids Community Partnership since it began 10 years ago in 2002. This program, which has distributed 7,000 helmets to needy children, provides education and awareness respecting bicycle helmet use. This project is intended to put a helmet on the head of every child in London who needs one. In addition to supplying helmets, the program includes a videotaped presentation and educational material for distribution at local schools.

Canadian Paraplegic Association's Annual London Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Once again, Judith Hull & Associates will participate in the 12th Annual London Wheelchair Relay Challenge to be held October 15, 2011.  Associates and other Firm members will attempt to defend their title from 2010, top legal fundraising team. Marnie Kirby, team captain and her team members Hermina Nuric, Nicole Keating, Jessica Gore and Leeann Lunter will be participating in this fun day and raising funds in support of services provided to individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Judith Hull & Associates was a proud Silver Sponsor of the Canadian Paraplegic Association’s 11th Annual London Wheelchair Relay Challenge, held on October 16, 2010 at Clarke Road Secondary School.  This great event helps raise funds for people with spinal cord injuries.

“Class Action”, the Judith Hull & Associates relay team, participated and was the top legal fundraising team out of 32 teams registered!  In addition, Kim Newman and Jessica Boileau were the top 4th and 5th individual fundraisers out of all participants.  Congratulations and thanks to the team members, our very own (l-r) Kim Newman, Marnie Kirby, Jessica Boileau, Hermina Nuric and Megan Cleland!

London Health Sciences Centre

We were a gold-level sponsor of the London Health Sciences Centre’s Trauma Program’s “Talk Trauma” conference in 2008 and 2009. This is a one-day educational conference for health-care professionals who provide care for adult and pediatric trauma patients. We also sponsored a tee in the Trauma Program’s 2009 Trauma Golf Classic.

We sponsored a hole for the Children’s Health Foundation’s 2009 First Annual Golf Play Day, which supports acquired brain injury treatment programs at the Children’s Hospital of the London Health Sciences Centre.

Brain Injury Association of London and Region

We sponsor the Brain Injury Association of London and Region’s annual charity golf tournament. We were also a platinum-level sponsor of the Association’s “Moving Forward…Trends in Treatment” conference and sponsored the 2008 Brain Injury Casino Night in 2008. This photo is of Misty Lucas and Judith Hull at the 2009 Casino event.

Multiple Sclerosis Society London/Middlesex Chapter 

We were proud to join with other major London businesses to sponsor the Multiple Sclerosis Society London/Middlesex Chapter’s “Saturday Night at the Stardust Lounge” in 2008 and 2009.

Braz for the Cause

We were a platinum-level sponsor of Braz for the Cause’s 2009 "Fling'em for Breast Cancer Gala" fundraising event and also sponsored the 2008 Gala. Braz for the Cause provides short-term financial aid for women and families affected by breast cancer.

Orchestra London 

We provided a leadership gift to Orchestra London’s Cathedral Series’ 2009 Baroque and Classical Concerts and have been the closing-night sponsor for the Orchestra’s Opera at the Grand since 2005.

In 2009 we also supported the Orchestra’s “Painted Violins” fundraiser, which saw six of London’s leading artists create exquisitely painted violins. The violins were auctioned off at a fundraising gala to support the Orchestra.

Over the years, we have also sponsored events for the Grant Theatre, Museum London and events at the UWO Law School.