Queen's University Chapter
Breaking News
New Club of the Year Award – Queen’s University has awarded our chapter with this award. The New Club of the Year is awarded to the club that has exemplified the spirit of Queen's and the clubs community through performing at an exceptional level during their first year of operations.
A BIG thanks to the entire Chapter Executive team: Â Ainsley Johnstone, Kana Ogawa, Sarah Chapman, Ali Miller-Boothe, Julia Baldassarra, Zainab Naqvi, Wala Naeem, Isobel Gibson, Sierra Gaspari, Serena Sengupta, Mahma Ahmed, Kyran Sachdeva, Emily Wang, Alyssa Sasis, Lauren Sanvido
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Our very own, Ainsley Johnstone has received the Jeffrey McCarthy Award. The Jeffrey McCarthy Award is given to an Outstanding Individual for their contributions and who has made an important impact to the clubs community at Queen's. Congratulations Ainsley!
In the spring of 2021, the first university chapter of Save the Mothers was kickstarted at Queen’s University! The Queen’s chapter of Save the Mothers is devoted to two specific goals:
1. Raising awareness about current issues in maternal health, while educating the public about the initiatives of Save the Mothers.
2. Collecting donations to further support Save the Mothers.
How did this chapter start?
The Queen’s Chapter of Save the Mothers was founded by Ainsley Johnstone, a 3rd year health sciences student at Queen’s University. She is extremely passionate about maternal health and is currently studying in hopes to become an OB/GYN who works in rural or developing areas.
Ainsley began to recruit other students to help with the chapter, and eventually established a team of 15 dedicated and passionate executive members. Once the school year starts, she is hoping to recruit more student volunteers to help lead events around campus!
"I am a strong believer in the sustainable approach that Save the Mothers takes. People often ask me why I started this chapter, and that is because I want to ensure sustainability is reflected in my own approach. This chapter can continue to exist for many years as new students take on new roles within it, ensuring that Save the Mothers has a constant stream of support.”
—Ainsley Johnstone
What exciting things are planned for this year?
The chapter is gearing up for the upcoming school year with plans for events, including a workshop, trivia night, coffee house, maternity clothing drive, conference, and a variety of fundraisers! If you are interested, follow the Queen’s chapter’s Instagram and Facebook page to stay up to date.
Students helping students: When you support the Queen’s STM chapter events – your donations will help more East African professionals enrol in Save the Mothers’ Master of Public Health Leadership program. Already more than 400 professionals have graduated and are making a difference through their spheres of influence.
Support Save The Mothers through the Queen’s University Chapter
Queen’s University Chapter – Book Purchase
Support mothers in need by purchasing Where Have All the Mothers Gone for $19.99 and get the Game Changers book for free! After ordering, please call or text (289) 439-1309. to arrange pickup at Bracken Health Sciences Library or at 253 MacDonnell St.