• Awarded on: March 20, 1998

Gordon Copeland Cunningham, Victoria, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Selflessly dedicated to helping others, Gordon Cunningham has been a willing volunteer throughout his lifetime. He has been actively involved in his church, as a fund-raiser, Sunday-school teacher, committee member and, for the past seven years, as a kitchen helper and server at dinners for people living on the streets. His compassion is also demonstrated in the assistance he provides to seniors -- accompanying them to appointments or on errands, visiting them in hospital, and helping them whenever needed.