Time to Cheer
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, this year has been… different. As we head into a holiday season that probably won’t feel like most, SMCC Vancouver wants to get you into the spirit and share some Cheer! Who better to lead us in a 2020 celebration (send off?!?) than the King of Cheer himself, Cameron Hughes. Cam has recently released a book about his crazy career, and we’re going to talk to him about how he built this incredibly inspiring career, some of his highlights working with sponsors and partners, and lessons learned for partnerships as we move into 2021. This session is going to be fun! So, please join us with some festive cheer of your own, and be prepared to engage, laugh, and learn.
About Cam's Book
Stories of Showing Up, Getting Up and Never Giving Up From the World’s Most Electrifying Crowd Ignitor.
For over 26 years, Cameron Hughes has ignited crowds at sporting events across the globe. Now, for the first time ever he’s letting everyone in on his big secret - how he became the world’s first professional fan. Cameron recounts the behind-the-scenes highs and lows of his unlikely career. It’s a story of getting up, showing up and never giving up that ensured his successes and will inspire the same for the reader
THE MODERATOR
Alex Oxenham
Senior Director, Fan & Community Engagement
Canucks Sports and Entertainment
Alex Oxenham has more than 15 years experience working in corporate outreach and the non-profit sector. Prior to working with the Canucks, Alex worked with the Toronto Blue Jays, overseeing their player relations and community programs, and BC Children's Hospital Foundation, working on both the annual fundraising and capital campaign communications.
In her current role, Alex has two areas of responsibility. As Senior Director of Community Partnerships, Alex oversees all of the club's charitable programs, including player relations and fan engagement. As Executive Director for the Canucks for Kids Fund, Alex and her team raised $4.7 million in the 2018/19 season which was granted to charities supporting children's health and wellness, grassroots hockey and education initiatives in BC.
Alex lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and their very busy five year old son.
THE SPEAKER
Cameron Hughes
Author, Sports Entertainer and Public Speaker
Cameron Hughes is the world's most renowned sports and entertainment fan. His relentless optimism, infectious cheering, and unbridled dance moves have delighted and energized thousands of crowds worldwide. Hughes began his career as a professional sports personality at an Ottawa Senators NHL hockey game on January 8th, 1994. Disappointed by the uninspired crowd, he jumped up on his seat and began dancing with no inhibitions. Fans took notice, and soon the arena was abuzz. Since that fateful night, he's performed at over 1,500 sporting events, in 22 different sports leagues, for over 18 million people live, transforming the in-game experience for fans and players alike. To his high school guidance counselor's amazement, highlights of Cameron's performances have been viewed online over 1 billion times.
Outside of sports stadiums, Cameron inspires others through public speaking engagements at leadership and sales events, conference kickoffs, and student workshops. His passion to see people smile, to connect with others, and to bring communities together is what drives him to be his best self.
Registration
This is a free webinar and registration is mandatory. Zoom details will be sent in a confirmation email upon registering.
Questions? Please contact the SMCC Office.