Meritorious Service Cross

• Awarded on: April 5, 2016
• Invested on: March 01, 2017

A member of the board of directors of the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation and spokesman for the Montreal Children’s Hospital, hockey defenceman Pernell-Karl (P.K.) Subban made the largest-ever donation by a professional athlete in Canadian history. Working with the hospital, he created P.K.’s Helping Hand, a fund dedicated to supporting families struggling financially as a result of their child’s illness. His generous gift stands as an example of how professional athletes can positively change lives in their communities.