OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA - Visit to Soca Rehabilitation Centre
A young girl who uses the services offered at the centre greeted the Governor General with flowers.
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0453-009
The Governor General visited the Soca Rehabilitation Centre, in Ljublana.
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0453-004
Her Excellency met with children from the ages of 6 to 15 years old, who have lost a leg during the Hamas and Israeli conflict.
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0453-006
The children receive physical (artificial leg) and psychological aid at the centre to overcome their ordeal. Dr. Danilo Türk, President of the Republic of Slovenia (far left, first row), was also present.
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0453-010
Even if they live very difficult moments, the children offered beautiful smiles.
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0453-011
In the centre's Golden Book, the Governor General wrote: "Thank you. My best congratulations to the wonderful team and my love to the children".
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0453-016