Ms. Marie Elizabeth Greig

  • Toronto, Ontario

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

    • Awarded on: November 16, 2005

    Marie Elizabeth Greig, Whitby, Ontario
    Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

    Since the age of 12, Marie Greig has been answering the call to help her community. This multi-talented young woman makes things happen. She brings energy and enthusiasm to her volunteer work at the Fairview Lodge Home for the Aged and the Whitby Terry Fox Run, and she pursues numerous community endeavours through her continuing involvement in the Junior Civitan Club. This remarkable high-school student has initiated fundraising campaigns on behalf of local organizations, developing countries, and victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. For the past eight years, Ms. Greig has also volunteered at WindReach Farm, where recreational and educational activities are offered to visitors of all ages and abilities.