Our Team | Ports of Hope

Meet the Cancer Allies

Angela Dong

Angela is the Founder & CEO and a junior at Havergal College, she started Ports of Hope in 2025 because she wanted to bring comfort and support to children and teens battling cancer. It is a cause that is deeply personal to her, as her grandfather, grandmother, and a close friend were all victims of cancer. The mission became even more meaningful when Angela was hospitalized at SickKids, underwent lung surgery, and required a chest tube. Through that experience, she saw firsthand how much easier treatment can be with accessible clothing, such as a shirt with a zipper. This reinforced her commitment to providing vibrant, functional port shirts and small care items that bring comfort, dignity, and joy during treatment. Since then, her goal has been to donate a port shirt to every child who needs one, no matter where and free of cost.

In her free time, Angela enjoys traveling, fencing, and painting. She also volunteers at children’s hospitals, participates in Relay for Life with the Canadian Cancer Society, and conducts bioinformatics cancer research, analyzing gene sets to identify biomarkers that can improve cancer diagnosis and prognosis.

Myra Jaggi

Myra is the Chief Financial Officer and a junior at Havergal College. She has always had a passion for helping people through charity work and volunteering, and the opportunity to create their own organization was something she was eager to be part of. She is deeply committed to supporting those affected by cancer because they deserve recognition and support for their immense bravery. Hearing about Angela's firsthand experience showed her how small things, like a shirt with a zipper, can make a huge difference in someone’s treatment experience. Her goal is to ensure that every child who needs a port shirt receives one, because all kids deserve to feel comfort and care.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling, playing the piano, and spending time with her dog.

Audrina Toma

Audrina is the Chief Operations Officer and a junior at Havergal College. Cancer became deeply personal to her after her younger sister was diagnosed with lymphoma at just 12. While she had heard about the disease before, seeing someone she loves go through treatment changed her perspective completely. That experience inspired her to join Ports of Hope. Through visits to SickKids, she has witnessed the strength and resilience of young patients and feels strongly about supporting them in any way she can. Her goal is to help as many children as possible feel cared for, supported, and acknowledged throughout their treatment.

In her free time, Audrina enjoys playing the guitar, spending time with friends, and being with her dog.

Katie Wang

Katie is the Chief Marketing Officer and a sophmore at Havergal College who is interested in healthcare and passionate about improving the lives of others in whatever way possible. Throughout her life, diseases and illnesses of all kinds have affected the people she loves, causing her to be more interested and dedicated towards helping others whether the actions be small or big. As a huge mental heatlh enthusiast, Katie strongly believes in supporting the mental health of others especially as they deal with incredibly scary and difficult cancerous diseases. She believes that Ports of Hope holds great purpose in helping children feel more comfortable and supported. Especially in a healthcare or hospital setting where it can be stressful and scary for a kid.

In her free time, Katie enjoys rowing, playing guitar, and reading classic novels.

Maryam Khan

Maryam is the Creative Director and a junior at Havergal College. She has always had a strong passion for helping others, and she believes every patient deserves to be treated with comfort, care, and dignity. As Creative Director, she focuses on the personal touches that help patients feel seen—leading the design of handmade cards and bracelets to ensure uplifting cards are donated with every shirt delivery. Her goal is to help ensure that every patient who needs a port shirt receives one, while creating meaningful moments of comfort and hope throughout their treatment.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling, baking, and playing sports!

Ayanna Hemani

Ayanna is the Instagram Director and a junior at Havergal College. Philanthropy has always been something she has been deeply passionate about, particularly when it comes to supporting causes that create meaningful, real-world impact. After witnessing several people close to her face cancer diagnoses, With ayanna's previous experience as a content creator she wanted to use those skills to help a cause that is so important to her.

In her free time, Ayanna enjoys getting involved in the performing arts industry, travelling, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

Chapter Heads

Daia Turna

The York School

Unna Perruzza

Loretto Abbey Secondary School

Armaan Habib

Upper Canada College

Chloe Palomino-Ung

Toronto French School

Creative Team