Ottawa: Peer Support Volunteer Honoured by the Governor General
Donald A. Stinson, Kemptville, Ontario Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A paraplegic athlete, Donald Stinson has led a life of exceptional service and dedication. In the last 15 years, he has energetically participated in snowmobile runs and wheelchair relay races to raise money for the Canadian Paraplegic Association. He was a founding member of the Capital Wheelchair Curling Club and is a member of the Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association, supporting programs and fundraising initiatives for sailors with disabilities. In addition to this, he also provides peer support to persons with disabilities undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the Ottawa Hospital.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 11:00am
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 8:00am
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:00pm
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 2:00pm
Fast Fact
Spinal cord injury is one of the most traumatic events to occur in an individual’s life.
