• Awarded on: June 11, 2007

Donald A. Stinson, Kemptville, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

A paraplegic athlete, Donald Stinson has led a life of exceptional service and dedication. In the last 15 years, he has energetically participated in snowmobile runs and wheelchair relay races to raise money for the Canadian Paraplegic Association. He was a founding member of the Capital Wheelchair Curling Club and is a member of the Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association, supporting programs and fundraising initiatives for sailors with disabilities. In addition to this, he also provides peer support to persons with disabilities undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the Ottawa Hospital.