• Awarded on: February 23, 2012

ELAINE MCGEE
Saint-Colomban, Quebec

Elaine McGee is a shining example of social conscience and the spirit of solidarity. Twelve years ago, she created Marchant à tes cotés, an organization that works to break the cycle of poverty by allowing young single mothers, among others, to return to their studies. Ms. McGee not only set up a network of volunteers, but worked with them to devise creative methods for helping. For example, two people can provide concrete assistance by 'adopting' a student and her child until she has finished Cégep, allowing both mother and child to pursue better options for the future.