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Mr. J.R. (Bob) Blowes

Stratford, Ontario

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

  • Awarded on: 1998-05-19
    J.R. (Bob) Blowes, Stratford, Ontario Governor General's Caring Canadian Award A retired businessman, Bob Blowes has always been dedicated to his community. He has donated door prizes for charity fund-raising events, provided people in need with household furnishings and necessities, and personally assisted people with mental disabilities. He also visits people in hospitals and nursing homes and is a volunteer driver, bringing people with cancer to hospital for treatment. In addition, for many years, he has donated and delivered a variety of toys, books and teaching materials to a primary school in Barbados.