Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: November 03, 2022

Berna Valencia Garron, C.M. and Myron Austin Garron, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

After losing their child, Berna and Myron Garron became champions in the fight against paediatric cancer in this country. In memory of their son Michael, they helped to establish the Garron Family Cancer Centre to support paediatric cancer research. For nearly 10 years, their considerable philanthropic support has enabled the research centres to acquire the state-of-the-art equipment needed to improve treatment for young Canadians. Through SickKids, they have also expanded their humanitarian work to help children with cancer in the Caribbean.