Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2016-04-05
Invested on: 2016-06-23
Anne-Marie Zajdlik, O.Ont., M.S.M.
Rockwood, Ontario
Family physician Anne-Marie Zajdlik spearheaded Bracelet of Hope, an initiative designed to support people and communities in Lesotho who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Funds raised through sales of handmade red-and-white bracelets not only provide a source of income for the artisans themselves, but also support ongoing health care for patients, a foster home program for orphans, and mentorship opportunities between Canadian business owners and their counterparts in Lesotho.