Presentation of the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

For more than 25 years, Lionel and Lynda Mason, of Toronto, Ontario, have organized a bowling league called Woodchippers for persons with special needs. Among their many contributions to this cause, the Masons organize matches, manage the finances, host an annual tournament and banquet, and have even helped with the publication of a bowling manual for persons with special needs.

Heather Breanne Muir, of Walkerton, Ontario, a volunteer diagnosed with a rare medical condition at the age of four, has selflessly dedicated herself to being a strong voice for youth issues and to offering her assistance to the Canadian Blood Services.

In the presence of His Honour the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Her Excellency awarded the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, in Toronto, to three recipients who have been involved in their community.