Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2015-09-29
Invested on: 2015-12-11
At the age of 15, Jenna Lambert became the first woman with a physical disability to complete a solo swim of 34 kilometres across Lake Ontario. Through her courage and determination, she not only raised money for and awareness of the YMCA’s Y Knot Abilities programs, but also inspired children and youth with physical disabilities to surpass their limitations.