Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 2008
• Invested on: April 07, 2010

For the last four decades, Don Storch has been dedicated to helping his fellow citizens, both in his professional and voluntary activities. A versatile and compassionate counsellor, he has helped countless individuals and families in Edmonton, Calgary and Victoria, through his guidance and support. He is also known for his extensive volunteerism with nearly 30 organizations dealing with social welfare, families, law and health care. His involvement has reached across Canada through leadership roles with the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), where he served as a board member as well as provincial and national chair. He is the former chair of the VON Foundation, which raises funds to support this national organization's charitable endeavours.