Alan W. and Lynne L. Day, London, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For over 20 years, Alan and Lynne Day have built friendships with isolated people, including psychiatric patients in hospital and the elderly at home. They provide emotional support and transportation to medical appointments. For 30 years, they have assisted a Montessori school attended by their children, with Mr. Day helping to set up science fairs and Mrs. Day serving hot lunches and supporting reading programs. The Days have also volunteered as a family for five years at a weekly church dinner program that provides meals for dozens of needy individuals. One month each summer for the past three years, they have travelled to Romania to support a camp run by a Christian orphanage for homeless boys. The Days teach English at the camp, help with cooking and send clothing and books throughout the year.
