• Awarded on: November 28, 2006

Richard C. Haycroft, Westbank, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Richard Haycroft's benevolence extends to both young people and seniors in the Okanagan area. He has devoted many years towards the construction and operation of non-profit housing for senior citizens and helped establish two Abbeyfield Houses in Kelowna. He was also a Big Brother for 13 years. As resident manager of the Owaissi Anglican Camp, he taught sailing to youth and led canoe expeditions and overnight hiking trips in addition to his regular caretaking duties. A recent stroke survivor, he continues to work vigorously to improve the welfare of others.