- Awarded on: February 22, 2001
Marjorie E. Walker Cameron, Montréal, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Marjorie Walker Cameron has devoted decades of her time and talents to her church, serving as Sunday School Superintendent, convening rummage sales and bazaars, and collecting and delivering clothing to missions for the homeless. In addition, she has knitted clothes and raised money for a dispensary that distributes food and clothing for babies in need. Since 1974, she has also volunteered with the Daily Hello Program that checks in by phone with seniors who live alone. Mrs. Walker Cameron's desire to help others has been a constant goal throughout her life.