Meritorious Service Cross
Awarded on: 2017-04-04
Invested on: 2018-06-05
Luke Richardson, M.S.C.
Stephanie Richardson, M.S.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
Following the tragic loss of their daughter, former professional hockey player Luke Richardson and his wife, Stephanie, courageously shared their story to help youth suffering from mental illness. Partnering with their daughter’s friends and with various community organizations, they created the Do It For Daron Foundation to fund youth mental health initiatives and to inspire discussions on the topics of depression and suicide across the National Capital Region.