Congratulations to Faculty of Education alumna Carol A. Todd (BEd (Elem) ’84) on being named one of ten Honourees for the inaugural Canadian Women of Worth Grant Award Program. Women of Worth honours extraordinary women who selflessly volunteer their time to serve their communities, with each Honouree receiving a $10,000 grant from L’Oréal Paris for her non-profit organization. One Honouree will also be named as the National Honouree, receiving an additional $10,000 grant to further support her charitable work.
Honourees will be recognized at an Awards Gala to be held on March 8, 2018, International Women’s Day.
About Carol Todd and the Amanda Todd Legacy Society (from the Women of Worth website):
“Carol Todd has impacted the world immensely as an educator, parent, and leader for social action to alleviate the impacts of bullying and cyber abuse. In 2012, Carol’s daughter Amanda took her own life at the age of 15, following the posting of a YouTube video that detailed the severe cyberbullying and sexual harassment she endured. From this place of tragedy, Carol has shared Amanda’s story with global communities. She has channeled her grief to become a voice of change.
In memory of her daughter, Carol founded the Amanda Todd Legacy Society which is focussed on building informed awareness about bullying/cyberbullying, internet safety, gender-based violence and conversations related to mental health and wellness. She speaks internationally about her experience as a parent and her daughter’s struggles, and focuses on the education of youth and their families. Her work has encouraged people to come forward with their own stories. “It sometimes takes a tragedy to make a difference in the world” are words we often hear. Little did Carol know these words would place her in the spotlight as a global advocate. As a result of her courage, determination and ultimately the love of her daughter, Carol continues to share the words that Amanda wanted others to hear but never had the chance to speak about herself.”
— Women of Worth website
