Media Advisory - Two longtime Children's Wish volunteers to receive The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
WINNIPEG, Jan. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - On Friday, February 1st, two dedicated Winnipeg residents will be recognized for their long-standing volunteer contributions to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada when they will be awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The medals will be presented to Sergeant Robert (Bob) Keber and Mrs. Amanda Dooley by Police Chief Devon Clunis.
Sergeant Keber of the Winnipeg Police Service has been involved with Children`s Wish for 19 years as one of the original coordinators of the bi-annual `Cops for Kids` bike relay for The Children`s Wish Foundation of Canada. Bob has demonstrated great leadership and has acted as an inspiration to many employees and volunteers and has also been instrumental in securing many donations for the organization.
Amanda Dooley is a very dedicated, versatile & loyal volunteer who has supported the Foundation for 13 years. Children's Wish has benefitted greatly from her commitment and willingness to reach out to the community at large to share the work of the Foundation. Amanda has acted as a spokesperson for Children's Wish at many functions, presentations and events in to providing the Manitoba & Nunavut Chapter valuable office support.
| WHAT: | The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentations |
| WHEN: | Friday, February 1st, 2013 at 5:00pm |
| WHO: | Sergeant Robert (Bob) Keber, Mrs. Amanda Dooley, Police Chief Devon Clunis, Children's Wish representatives and invited guests. |
| WHERE: | Blaze Bistro and Lounge Delta Winnipeg Hotel 350 St. Mary Ave. Winnipeg, MB |
| CONTACT: | Maria Toscano, Chapter Director The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Manitoba & Nunavut Chapter Phone: (204) 945-9474, ext. 1 email: [email protected] |
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Each year, thousands of Canadian children between the ages of three and 17 are diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Since 1984, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada has worked tirelessly to grant exceptional wishes to over 19,000 children and their families.
This year, the Foundation expects to grant over 1,000 new wishes and is proud to have never refused a wish to an eligible child, and with the help of volunteers and generous donors, is able to grant nearly three wishes every day. Each wish is an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of a particular child and family. The Foundation is a national charity with chapters in every province and territory. Visit www.childrenswish.ca for more information.
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
A new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
During the year of celebrations, 60 000 deserving Canadians from across the country and various walks of life will be recognized.
The Chancellery of Honours, as part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, administers the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal program. Visit www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee for more information.
SOURCE: The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Maria Toscano, Chapter Director
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Manitoba & Nunavut Chapter
Phone: (204) 945-9474, ext. 1
email: [email protected]
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