On November 7, CKTB‘s Steph Vivier interviewed Craig Youdale, Niagara College’s Dean of Culinary, Tourism, and Beverage Studies, during the Gillian’s Place Wrapped in Courage Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Market Square in St. Catharines.
When asked why the College is involved in this event supporting Gillian’s Place, Youdale stated: “We think it’s really important. Obviously, the importance of addressing gender-based violence is an issue, but anything we can do to bring awareness, help, support, raise money–we really want to take part. It’s been over 10 years since we’ve supported this event and other Gillian’s Place events such as Walk a Mile in HER Shoes and other opportunities to support. We talk a lot about EDI,…and at the College, it’s part of our strategic plan and our identity so supporting things like this is just a piece of that.”
During the event, Youdale and NC Culinary Arts students cooked pancake and sausage breakfasts for community members to raise funds for this important cause.
“It’s about bringing students out to things like this to recognize why we do these things. The ability to cook food is a powerful tool to help, and this is one of the ways we can support and connect people,” said Youdale.
Listen to the November 7 segment here.
