• Awarded on: December 4, 2003

Bruce Evans, Etobicoke, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

A member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1975, Bruce Evans works hard to share his own and other veterans' experiences with young Canadians, promoting awareness of the contribution of Canada's veterans. In 1979, he helped form his church's refugee committee to assist and sponsor refugees from Vietnam; he still co-chairs the committee today. Mr. Evans visits patients at the Trillium Health Centre and mentors those scheduled for heart surgery. He also helps with day-to-day hospital chores and emergency services. He visits veterans in retirement homes and is on the planning committee for a new nursing facility. Mr Evans continues to set a busy pace as a volunteer to ensure that the people in his community live in a caring and supportive environment.