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Executive Council June 12, 2007 The following is being distributed at the request of His Honour, the Honourable Edward Roberts, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador: On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Micha�lle Jean, Governor General of Canada, His Honour the Honourable Edward Roberts, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, will present the Governor General�s Caring Canadian Award to four volunteers at a ceremony at Government House, St. John�s, Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, June 13) at 10:30 a.m. The award is presented to individuals whose unpaid, voluntary contributions provide extraordinary help or care to people in the community. Recipients usually have served over a number of years and normally have not been previously recognized by a national or provincial honour. The Caring Canadian Award consists of a certificate and a lapel pin. The award symbol represents Canadians who selflessly give of their time and energy to others. The maple leaf symbolizes the people of Canada and their spirit. The heart depicts the openheartedness of volunteers and caregivers. The helping hand and heart support the maple leaf. The hand is outstretched to portray boundless generosity. The names and citations of the recipients follow: Enid E. Barrett, Bishop�s Cove, Newfoundland
and Labrador Enid Barrett is a woman of many gifts who shares her talents for the benefit of the community. A three-time cancer survivor, this dedicated grandmother brings comfort and hope to others afflicted by cancer. She fashions what she calls little Angels of Hope, which she presents to hospitalized patients during visits. In addition, she has sold thousands of cookbooks, raising almost $40,000 for cancer research. She has volunteered her services as a church organist for two different parishes and also makes crafts for children at Christmas Thaddeus Dreher, St. John�s, Newfoundland and
Labrador Since coming to Canada in 1956, Thaddeus Dreher has worked tirelessly to promote multiculturalism in St. John�s. He is a founding member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Multicultural and Folk Arts Council, established in 1979, and has served as its president since 1987. Under his guidance, the council has organized many educational and entertaining communal events, fostering diversity, social harmony and cross-cultural understanding. He has facilitated the settlement of many immigrant families and has raised funds to assist minority students. Through his exceptional leadership and commitment, he has enriched the lives of many Canadians - young and old. Sheilagh Guy Murphy, St. John�s, Newfoundland A writer, actor and activist, Sheilagh Guy Murphy is best known for her tireless support of community organizations. For over 28 years, she has hosted and planned numerous charity events, including the Arthritis Society�s Blue Bird Brunch, the Autism Society of Newfoundland�s Our Divas Do Broadway show and the Canadian Cancer Society�s Festival of Trees. She has also supported and promoted the fundraising campaigns of the Canadian Transplant Association and the St. John�s Fire Fighters Association. A generous and energetic woman, Mrs. Guy Murphy�s many efforts demonstrate her boundless passion for social action as well as her eagerness to lend a helping hand. Mary Hilda Stapleton, St. John�s, Newfoundland An ordinary citizen who has accomplished extraordinary things, Hilda Stapleton has, for over 25 years, served as a volunteer with the parish of the Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She has helped to launch the parish care centre, supplying food and clothing to distressed families in St. John�s, and has prepared over 200 hampers a year for less fortunate members of the congregation. In 1992, she began to work as a purchaser for Emmaus House, the largest food bank in Newfoundland, and has also devoted considerable time to sorting and storing food donations, helping to feed over 12,000 people each year. As current president of the Blessed Virgin Mary Society, she continues to provide much-needed support to seniors in the community - 30 - Media Advisory: Media wishing to cover the ceremony should arrive at Government House by 10:00 a.m., June 13. Media contact: Information on the award is available by contacting: Marie-Paule Thorn 2007 06 12 12:20 p.m.
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