Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2004-04-26
Invested on: 2004-11-26
Christine Wandzura, M.S.M., Calgary, Alberta
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
Since the death of her nine-year-old son due to cancer, Christine Wandzura has devoted herself to fundraising for a series of camps throughout Alberta for children with cancer. In 1994, she launched Kids Cancer Camps of Alberta, which expanded, in 1999, into the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. The organization provides programs and funding in three project areas: camps and community; clinical support for families of cancer patients; and pediatric oncology research. Ms. Wandzura’s dedication and commitment have greatly benefited her community and contributed to improving the lives of children living with cancer.