ALS Society of Canada

Lori Weir of Saint John, NB, received the ALS Society of Canada William Fraser Leadership Development Award in recognition of outstanding leadership as a volunteer.

Ray Turner of North York, ON, received the ALS Society of Canada Myra Rosenfeld Volunteer Award in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of the mission and goals of the ALS Society of Canada.

Lindsay Robertson of Oakville, ON, received the ALS Society of Canada Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Award in recognition of her efforts to develop the WALK to its full potential.

Don Moors of Ottawa, Ontario, received the Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award in recognition of his initiatives in 2008 to change public policy for the benefit of people affected by ALS.

Ron Martens of Abbotsford, BC, received the Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award in recognition of his efforts to raise public awareness of ALS.

LOWE ROCHE, ALS Society of Canada’s new pro bono advertising agency, received the Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award in the media category in recognition of their exceptional effort to educate the public and increase awareness of ALS.

Kathleen Kirk of Winnipeg, MB, received the ALS Society of Canada Honorary Life Member Award in recognition for her extraordinary volunteer contribution to the ALS community in Canada.

Calgary resident Hank Geerlof received the ALS Society of Canada Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Award (Individual) in recognition of excellence in fundraising.

Dr. Andrew Eisen of Vancouver, BC, received the ALS Society of Canada Honorary Life Member Award in recognition of his extraordinary volunteer contribution to the ALS community in Canada.

Joan Bradnam of Burlington, ON, received the ALS Society of Canada Marcel Bertrand Exceptional Support Services Program Award in the individual category in recognition of her volunteer contributions to the ALS community of Canada.