Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2017-04-04
Invested on: 2017-12-12
Former NHL star Eric Lindros has been instrumental in bringing the issue of sports-related concussions to the forefront, speaking candidly about his own experience and advocating for better information for athletes and coaches. Through his generous financial support of the London Health Sciences Centre and his participation in public fora, he has advanced both awareness and treatment of head injuries, and has paved the way for younger athletes to safeguard their health while enjoying sports.