Meritorious Service Cross

• Awarded on: March 18, 2020
• Invested on: December 07, 2023

Kathryn Marie Blain, M.S.C.
Waterloo, Ontario

Kathryn Blain founded the Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada to provide information and support to patients and families affected by this disease. The grassroots group has since grown into a national organization that funds research, advocates for preventative vaccination programs, and serves as a focus for donations. Under her leadership, the foundation has been a key player in promoting awareness and prevention of meningitis both in Canada and worldwide.