Background
She was born in Walkerton, Ontario, raised in Peterborough, Ontario and studied broadcasting at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.
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Betty Thompson
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She was seen throughout Canada as host of CTV"s version of Romper Room, a children"s programme produced at CKCO"s studios. The annual Betty Thompson Golf Classic began in 1992 as a financial support for breast cancer education and research. She would die from this disease in 1994, four years after diagnosis.
During her lifetime, Thompson would contribute to many charitable and community causes, particularly in Kitchener and its region.
1956: begins her career with the station, following graduation from Ryerson 1972-1975: becomes host of Romper Room as "Mission Betty" (CTV network) Ladies First The Flower Spot Be My Guest Tempo Ontario Betty and Friends 1992: became the station"s community relations co-ordinator --: Kitchener Mayor"s Dinner Honouree.
Achievements
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Kitchener Mayor"s Dinner Honouree --: Rotary Club of Kitchener Paul Harris Fellow 1992: Kitchener-Waterloo Citizen of the Year by the twin-cities" Junior Chamber of Commerce 1992: Kitchener-Waterloo Cancer Society"s fund raising campaign honorary chair 1995: Waterloo County Hall of Fame Inductee 2007: Waterloo 150 Project - "Profiles of the Past, Present and Future: Waterloo at 150".
