West Island resident Lorna Fisher was honoured with The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, an award that recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians across the country.
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Fisher has been volunteering at St. Michael’s Mission for the last 23 years, but she also does a lot of other work in and around the West Island.
The Kirkland resident runs the food bank at Christ Church Beaurepaire. She has participated in the Lakeshore Hospital Foundation gift-wrapping campaign at the Fairview Shopping Centre in Pointe-Claire, helps run yearly poppy campaigns and also drives local seniors in her neighbourhood to appointments.
“It’s important to give back,” said Fisher. “I give back because I’ve been blessed, I haven’t been through it, I’ve had a good life and we’re comfortable.”
The Sovereign’s Medal is an official Canadian honour. It pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers.
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