Catherine Wreford

Keynote Speaker | Winnipeg or Toronto, Ontario

The Amazing Race Canada Winner
Cancer Survivor | Actor | Dancer | Advocate

Catherine Wreford Expertise HR & Corporate Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Resilience & Adversity, Mindset & Attitude, Women In Business and Cancer Awareness.

Catherine Wreford

About Catherine Wreford

Catherine Wreford is a cancer survivor, motivational keynote speaker, and 'The Amazing Race Canada' Winner empowering women & mental health awareness. However, her path took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after the birth of her second child. Undeterred, Catherine defied the odds and embraced her true calling as a performer and a motivational speaker. Her triumph on Season 8 of The Amazing Race Canada, alongside her best friend Craig Ramsay, amplified her mission to raise awareness and find a cure for brain cancer. Catherine Wreford is a living testament to the indomitable human spirit, an unwavering advocate for life, and an empowering voice that encourages us all to embrace our own extraordinary journeys.

Catherine Wreford Videos

Amazing Race Canada winners Catherine Wreford & Craig Ramsay

The Broadway Show: Catherine Wreford Ledlow & Craig Ramsay Talk Compet

Catherine Wreford Interviews & Podcasts

'the Amazing Race Canada' Winner on Living with Brain Cancer

Amazing Grace: Winner of the Amazing Race Canada on Her Battle with Br

How Friendship Carried the Winners of the Amazing Race Canada Across T

We're with ‘the Amazing Race Canada’ Season 8 Winners

Across the Line: Amazing Race Canada Season 8 Champs Break down Histor

Canadian Website Helps Connect Terminally Ill Young People

Catherine Wreford Ledlow & Craig Ramsey

Personal Story of Hope – Catherine Wreford Ledlow

An Amazing Friendship: Craig and Catherine

CATHERINE WREFORD BIOGRAPHY

Catherine Wreford was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her passion for performing was first recognized at age 3 when she learned how to roll out of a handstand with a professional flair. She went on to train at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.

After high school, Catherine Wreford moved to Toronto and performed in the Stratford Festival production of West Side Story directed by Kelly Robinson and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. At age 20, she was cast in the Broadway revival of 42nd Street, directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner. She performed with the cast in the opening number for that year’s Tony Awards.

Catherine Wreford was also in the original cast of the 2002 revival of Oklahoma!, directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman, and performed in the 2002 Tony Awards. For two years, Wreford delighted audiences as Peggy Sawyer, the lead role in the U.S. tour of 42nd Street. Other notable theatre credits include Cassie in A Chorus Line, Roxie in Chicago and Alison in Fun Home.

Wreford is a woman of many talents. She previously ran a mortgage company in Los Angeles and later spent four years becoming a nurse. She is also a survivor. In 2013, after giving birth to her second child, Wreford was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Given two to six years to live, she decided to return to her performing roots in Canada.

In 2022, Wreford teamed up with her best friend Craig Ramsay—they met as teenagers at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School—to win Season 8 of The Amazing Race Canada. Wreford sees the win as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on finding a cure for brain cancer.

Catherine Wreford has made a significant impact by raising awareness for brain cancer research and inspiring individuals to overcome adversity. As a survivor herself, she shares her story to foster community support and raise funds for vital research initiatives. Catherine’s advocacy extends to empowering women, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering inclusivity.

Through her motivational speaking, she encourages people to embrace their strengths, pursue their passions, and create positive change in their lives and communities. Her unwavering dedication and personal achievements make Catherine Wreford a beacon of hope, inspiring others to make a difference and contribute to a better world.

Catherine Wreford is a performer, a teacher, an adjudicator, a stretch expert, a survivor, a mentor and a motivational speaker. Most of all, she is a lover of life who encourages and inspires everyone she meets to run their own amazing race!

Catherine Wreford Topic Presentations

Catherine Wreford Winnipeg or Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Mental Health in Real Life: Navigating Pressure without Losing Yourself

Empowering Women

Resilience in Practice: Moving Forward When Life Changes the Plan

Relationship Prosperity: Belonging, Teamwork and Synergy for Success

Healing While Performing: Carrying Responsibility without Losing Yourself

Protecting Capacity in High Demand Roles

Reconnecting the with Your Why

Pursuing What Matters: Dreams, Direction, and Execution

Sustainable Dependibility: Building Relationships Others Can Rely on

Surviving Cancer: Choice, Agency, and Living Forward

Women and Strength: Voice, Boundaries, and Growth

Catherine Wreford Books & Articles

Winnipegger with Terminal Brain Cancer Teams up with Longtime Friend to Win Amazing Race Canada
Winnipegger with Terminal Brain Cancer Teams up

Catherine Wreford says she wanted to show others how obstacles can be overcome.

‘the Amazing Race Canada’ Winners Talk Friendship, Adversity
‘the Amazing Race Canada’ Winners Talk

Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay had already experienced a hurdle more difficult than any reality show challenge by the time the friends...

How These Amazing Race Canada Winners Overcame Adversity Through Faith
How These Amazing Race Canada Winners Overcame

When Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay met in 1997, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet was their church. Ramsay, then 19, heard about another...

Local Amazing Race Canada Winner Speaks on Faith, Friendship
Local Amazing Race Canada Winner Speaks on Faith,

Craig Ramsay credits faith, friendship and answered prayers with pulling himself and his partner through Amazing Race Canada. The Harrow...

Catherine Wreford Speaking Testimonials

"I engaged with Catherine in the Fall of 2022 to explore whether she would consider doing the Keynote presentation at our first-ever Patient and Family Conference at CancerCare Manitoba. From our first interaction and meetings, Catherine was warm, flexible, and eager to meet the needs of our audience. When putting together an event for cancer patients and their loved ones, having a speaker who is attuned to their needs and mindful about their experiences is essential. In planning the Keynote, Catherine took all opportunities to ensure the various aspects of the presentation were working, from doing a rehearsal presentation to review content, to attending a technical trial to ensure she was..."

Emma Higgs, MSW, RSW

Projects & Education Coordinator | Community Oncology Program
CancerCare Manitoba

"As chairperson of Domain Women’s Institute, Domain MB, I am pleased to have this opportunity to support Catherine Wreford as keynote speaker.  Catherine spoke to an audience of 160 women and men at our 75th (plus one) anniversary celebration on May 10th, 2023.  The Women’s Institute came into being in 1897 as a support group for rural women who were isolated on their family farms.  In 1910 the movement became part of Manitoba rural life.  Our Domain group chartered in 1947.  At present we have 16 members.  We wanted to have a speaker who would inspire us, who would bring us a real life story of courage and triumph.  Enter Catherine Wreford. Catherine shared her story.  Hers was..."

Janice Harrison

Chair
Domain WI

"We had the pleasure of asking Catherine Wreford to be our keynote speaker at our international women’s day event, and I must say, she left an indelible impact on everyone in the crowd. Catherine’s heartwarming story resonated deeply with all the attendees, as she shared her journey of resilience and triumph over adversity. Her ability to connect on a personal level and deliver her message with authenticity, humour and passion was truly remarkable. Catherine’s keynote address was not only captivating, but it also instilled a sense of empowerment and motivation in all of us, reminding us that we have the strength to overcome any obstacle and achieve our dreams. Her story..."

Sharilyn Knox

Mayor
Portage La Prairie

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