Awarded on: 2004-11-24
Nigel Reeve Molaro, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
In 2002, at the age of 16, his mother's diagnosis of cancer led Nigel Molaro to mobilize his high school in support of the Race for Recovery, a fund-raising activity for the HOPE Cancer Help Centre. As a result, that year, the event exceeded its fund-raising goal of $6000. In 2003, the goal was raised to $10 000 and, again, Nigel and his fellow high school students made the difference, surpassing the new goal. Through it all, Nigel helped organize and deliver gift baskets for cancer patients undergoing treatment, demonstrating his deep commitment to working for his community and, particularly, for individuals in need.