Aspiring GM Deidre Donaldson appreciative of CFL's Women in Football program

Deidre Donaldson can't believe how quickly the time has flown by.

The Brampton, Ont., native is completing her four-week stint with the Toronto Argonauts as part of the CFL's inaugural Women in Football Program. The initiative aims to open doors for women in the sport with a meaningful and immersive educational experience.

The nine participants — one with each CFL team — worked in football operations, coaching, strength and conditioning and equipment management.

"It's been amazing, start to finish it's been a whirlwind," the energetic Donaldson said from the Argos' training camp at Alumni Field. "I feel like I got here yesterday.

"I'd go the entire season if I could, I've been trying to ask for that since I started. But four weeks is better than nothing, this wouldn't have happened without this program so I am very grateful for it."

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