• Awarded on: March 13, 2013

Gavin Lumsden
Ottawa, Ontario

A marathoner who has run a race for every letter of the alphabet, Gavin Lumsden is dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the community, particularly among disadvantaged youth. He founded Walk this Way, a program designed for inactive and overweight children to help them train for and participate in the annual Ottawa Race Weekend. Thanks to Mr. Lumsden's guidance and support, hundreds of children have gained the self-confidence and pride that comes from achieving their goals.