WEEK 15 HUSKY HERO - Norah Ayers Toong

This week's Husky Hero is Norah Ayers Toong of London. Norah is referred to, by her sister, as her 'silent Husky Hero'. Norah's experience as a teacher in her community, she has given so much of her precious time to children in her school during her career and has always participated in many events to make things happen for the less fortunate children or those with special needs. Norah was a voice for these children and their parents. She help run concerts for these kids in which they were the stars, and could their talents.

After retiring from teaching because of health issues she became a hero to her palliative mother. She was the rock for her family, getting things in place to bring her mother home from hospital and live with dignity until she passes. She spoke up to CCAC and advocated for the less fortunate who did not know what they were entitled to. She also helped an elderly single neighbor who has no one to get groceries, visit sand make sure she is safe in her home.

For all this Norah Ayers Toong is the HUSKY HERO OF THE WEEK!

WEEK 14 HUSKY HERO - Lorraine Valley

This week's Husky Hero is Lorraine Valley of St.Thomas. Lorraine has been a volunteer for many years with the Catholic Women's League, the Elgin County Museum and the Old St.Thomas committee looking after weddings of the old church. Lorraine has been known to volunteer for many other causes close to her heart.

Congratulations Lorraine you are the Husky Hero of the week. If you know of any one in your community that deserves to be recognized as a Husky Hero of the week let us know and visit the Husky Hero link.

WEEK 13 HUSKY HERO - Jason and Cheryl Ann Lovie

This week's Husky Hero is Jason and Cheryl Ann Lovie of Woodstock. Jason and Cheryl Ann started a foundation after hearing about the tragic story of Denis Turcotte, who was injured while on vacation.  After hearing about the accident and the need for funding, Jason and Cheryl Ann rounded up some volunteers and started Project Ripple.  Through speaking engagements, fundraising and more Project Ripple events the team was able to raise approximately $11000, which included donations from Jason and Cheryl Ann's business, The Comfort Guy in Tillsonburg and Woodstock in a much needed home renovation.

Congratulations Jason and Cheryl Ann on being named the Husky Hero of the Week!

WEEK 12 HUSKY HERO - Delta McNeish

This week's Husky Hero is Delta McNeish of London. Delta is a volunteer at Beth Emanuel down on 430 Grey Street in London Ontario. Delta does so much to serve her local community. The neighbourhood around Beth Emanuel is comprised of many marginalized people with many social issues: drug and alcohol dependency; physical and emotional abuse etc. Thursday night’s Beth Emanuel serves a community meal (free) to those in need. Many volunteers cheerfully give of their time to make this great service come about. Beth Emanuel also provides free household items such as clothing and have something which we call ‘Called to Care Program’ that will helps those most in need with basic food and other items.

Delta is a Godly woman and is committed to those in need. Delta's cares for those less fortunate frequently giving out of her own pocket or providing time & an ear to those who need to listened to.

Congratulations Delta McNeish, you are the Husky Hero of the Week!

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