Awarded on: 1996-09-26
Léonard Tourigny, La Tuque, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For many years, Léonard Tourigny has volunteered his time to help various social organizations, notably the soup kitchen sponsored by the Filles d'Isabelle, for which he daily collectssurplus foodstuffs from local merchants and delivers to the homes of disadvantaged people, without accepting any remuneration. Several good causes, as well as numerous people in need, have benefitted from his great generosity.