• Awarded on: October 1, 2008

Hilda Harris, Toronto, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Hilda Harris, of Toronto, Ontario, is a dedicated volunteer who has provided care to veterans and their families for almost 15 years. Her many commitments to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre include acting as an assistant to the rabbi of the Jewish Chaplaincy, organizing events for the wives and widows of veterans, and welcoming newcomers to the Veterans Care Wing of the hospital. Her caring and her exceptional dedication helps to ensure that veterans and their families have the comfort and care they deserve.