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Ms. Sandra Lynn Hanington

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Civil Division

  • Meritorious Service Cross

    Awarded on: 2017-04-04
    Invested on: 2018-02-20
    Following the loss of their son, Jack, to suicide, Sandra Hanington and Eric Windeler created the national charity Jack.org. Supported by a staff of 22, this national network of 2 500 young leaders raises Canadians’ awareness of mental health issues and helps high school, college and university students support one another, connect with services, dispel taboos surrounding mental health, and advocate for change.