- Awarded on: August 24, 2012
Marielle Montreuil and Jacqueline Gaignard
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
For nearly 25 years, Marielle Montreuil and Jacqueline Gaignard have been providing moral and tangible support to the families of Abitibi-Témiscamingue whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer's disease. Founders of the regional Alzheimer Society of Rouyn-Noranda, they have become the resource people with respect to this disease, informing, orienting and educating those living with Alzheimer's, their families, and health professionals. Their perseverance has given hope to hundreds of people affected by this disease.