Awarded on: 2005-11-16
A. Scotty Ramage, Pickering, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Scotty Ramage can always be relied on for help, especially in unfortunate circumstances and emergency situations. As a member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade for 35 years, he excels at providing first aid at local arenas and community functions. Mr. Ramage has participated in numerous United Way events, MacDonald Charities and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraisers. A regular blood donor, Mr. Ramage has also volunteered with the Salvation Army, the Canadian Legion and the local nursery school. His devotion towards the younger generation motivated him to coach hockey for 40 years and to help establish a drop-in centre in an underprivileged area of South Pickering.