Grace Yeun Shan Joe, Burnaby, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
An exceptionally dedicated volunteer and a former nurse, Grace Yeun Shan Joe has spent over 45 years assisting the more vulnerable members of her community. A strong advocate for seniors, she has served as a member of the Burnaby Citizens Support Services and has also voluntarily provided 15 years of medical assistance to the elderly clients of the Bonsor Seniors Society's Health Alert Program. She has aided many seniors with their personal shopping and tax returns, and has helped to raise awareness about consumer fraud targeting the elderly. She has also provided additional support to the Burnaby RCMP Victim Services Program, bringing comfort and hope to victims of crime and abuse.