The Magic of People

At noon yesterday, the Canadian Cancer Society celebrated The Magic of People with its Award Luncheon. Among the recipients was Barb Tascona (photo with me above) who received the Daffodil Award for providing the leadership to have smoking banned on school property at West Kildonan Collegiate in May 2004.

Other receipients included:
Jeannette Vouriot received the Citation of Merit for her role on the Cancer Society Board of Directors in developing policy manuals and inspiring others.
Norm Oman received the Medal of Courage for his leadership in creating the World Class Prostate Centre in Manitoba
Shaw TV received the Media Award for its role in helping promote activities to reduce cancer
Great West Life Assurance Company received the Corporate Award for its involvement in the Canadian Cancer Society in Manitoba's Dragon Boat Races and Gala Ball.
Dr. Jack Armstrong received the Special Volunteer Award for his leadership in helping to improve health care in Manitoba's First Nation communities.
Dustin Dyck and Steinbach's Youth Relay for Life Team received the Youth Leadership Award for their efforts to help the Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba) in Fundraising Efforts.
Dr. Mike Harlos received a twelve month Canadian Fellowship of Pediatric Palliative Care for his efforts to develop a curriculum in pediatric palliative care for health professionals.
Carol and Jim Martin received the Gold Award for 22 years volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society in Manitoba.
The All Party Task Force on Environmental Tobacco Smoke recieved the Silver Alliance Award for their work which led to the legislation to provide smoke free public places and workplaces in Manitoba. The members of this legislative task force included Stan Struthers, Denis Rocan, Scott Smith, John Loewen, Jim Rondeau, Greg Dewar and myself.