• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Jack Thorgeirson, Masset, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Soon after his arrival in Masset more than 40 years ago, Jack Thorgeirson took an active role in making Masset the vibrant community that it has become today. He has been the warden and treasurer of St. Paul's Anglican Church for decades. A founding member of the Masset Haida Lions Club, he has been, for the past 26 years, the driving force behind the annual Lions Club Timmy Telethon, which helps raise funds for sick children and their families. A true example of the Lions' motto "We Serve our Community'', Mr. Thorgeirson is treasurer of the Masset Heritage Housing Society, which provides housing to lower income citizens, and continues to plan many events such as the Terry Fox Run and the Harbour Days celebrations.