• Awarded on: April 16, 2013

Justin Bessette
Prévost, Quebec

At eight years of age, Justin Bessette became a spokesperson for Héma-Québec. Living with an illness that requires frequent blood transfusions, he has raised public awareness of the importance of giving blood, inspiring numerous others to do the same. He has also helped to improve the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre waiting room through his fundraising efforts.