This year Bridge for Health Founder Paola Ardiles has been honored to be a YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction finalist in the health and wellness category.  She was nominated by friends and colleagues from Bridge for Health and Simon Fraser University, as well as the President of the Public Health Association of BC. As a nominee, Paola also has the chance to participate in the Connecting the Community Award to get Scotiabank to donate $10,000 towards preventing violence against women.

Paola has chosen to support a YWCA program to prevent violence against women.

“As an immigrant mother, researcher and advocate for women’s health, I have learned that freedom from violence is a critical factor to improve health and mental well-being. Investing in housing is an essential upstream approach to preventing violence against women. I support YWCA’s Munroe House, which offers essential services to create safe environments for women and children escaping violence.” Paola Ardiles

You can vote once per day so you don’t have to choose between any of nominees. All votes go towards a good cause!

Cast your vote today until May 15th, 2015 by clicking HERE and please help spread the word.