Volunteering
Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award
to Richard Lemire
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today the names of 42 recipients of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award.
Created in 1996 by the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, the award is presented to individuals and groups whose unpaid, voluntary contributions provide extraordinary help or care to people in the community. Recipients have served over a number of years and normally have not been recognized previously by a national or provincial honour.
The award consists of a framed certificate and a lapel pin for everyday wear. The award symbol represents Canadians who selflessly give of their time and energy to others.
Richard Lemire, from Île-Bizard, Quebec has received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost 20 years ago, Richard Lemire passionately and actively supports the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. An outstanding fundraiser, he organized the first Air Canada Classic in 1994, an annual golf tournament that benefits the society. Since then, he has raised almost $2 million to help fund research on multiple sclerosis and support services for affected people. He also participates in various fundraising activities such as the RONA MS Bike Tour and organizes read-a-thons in schools, making children aware of the challenges faced by people living with a degenerative disease. Mr. Lemire’s extraordinary determination and perseverance is a real inspiration.
Additional information about this award can be found at www.gg.ca/media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=5020
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Society of Canada, Quebec Division, is invited to contact Irina Daminoiu at 514-849-7591, ext. 233 or email irina.daminoiu@mssociety.ca
