Kathleen Walker, Ottawa, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Over 35 years ago in Regina, Kathleen Walker raised funds to establish a family care clinic. After moving to Ottawa, she sponsored refugee families and eased their entry into Canadian society. Since 1991, her focus has been the Good Companions Seniors Centre in Ottawa, a multi-service facility helping seniors to stay fit, creative and self-sufficient. She transformed the Centre's woodworking program, and has contributed extensively to the arts and crafts program. To raise money, Mrs. Walker has organized numerous events, including bazaars and a musical performance. Her enthusiasm and devotion touch the lives of the Good Companions' seniors every day.
