• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Jean Senn and Norman Senn, Calgary, Alberta
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Jean and Norman Senn's teamwork over several decades has had an impact on the lives of many Calgary residents. Aside from being volunteer drivers for cancer patients and for people with disabilities, the couple has taught seniors how to read, has delivered reading material from the Calgary Public Library to housebound residents, and has donated talking books to persons who are blind. Mrs. Senn has coordinated the distribution of donations to a women's shelter and has taken care of newborn babies at Rockyview Hospital. Mr. Senn has given blood more than 300 times and has used his handyman skills to help others when needed. They both have counselled and comforted terminally ill patients and their loved ones at the Salvation Army Agapé Hospice, and they have guided and inspired many new volunteers. This exemplary couple has also dedicated considerable time to the Calgary Humane Society.