Pat Davidson, Toronto, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A passionate and dedicated volunteer, Pat Davidson's exceptional commitment and efforts over 20 years have benefited many women and children facing stress and hardship. Since 1984, she has served as a counsellor with Camp Oochigeas, sharing her skills as a former nurse to care for children with cancer. She later served as a member of the camp's governance committee, assisting in the opening of a second camp for young people who have lost their siblings to cancer. In addition to her work with children, Ms. Davidson volunteered with New Directions, where she provided much-needed peer support and referrals to women undergoing separation, divorce or bereavement.