• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Elisabeth Linton, Toronto, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

When one of her children was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, Elisabeth Linton made it her mission to help find a cure and, in 1999, with the help of her husband, she founded the Sanfilippo Children's Research Foundation. Her continuous efforts and skilful organization of sports events, galas and other activities raised more than $1.5 million for the Foundation, bringing resources to researchers and hope to those affected by this rare genetic disorder. Mrs. Linton's demanding schedule with the Foundation does not preclude her from finding the time and the energy to be active with her children's school activities, to help the homeless and the bereaved, and to support her church's community work.