Recognizing our Community Volunteers.

2018 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Susan Leyland

Susan spent more than 30 years as an ICU nurse making a difference in healthcare. After retirement she wanted to give more and Heart Niagara has been one of the benefactors. Susan continues to improve health services as an active board member, fundraises for our annual golf tournament Hearts In Motion, attend community events and always advocates for support of Heart Niagara programs. We would like to recognize Susan Leyland for her commitment to our community.

Ron Charbonneau

Ron is a driving force in our downtown BIA. He has worked tirelessly to bring Cruising on the Q to Queen Street. Ron reaches more than 250 people weekly and he has taken that opportunity to raise the profile of our community need with a 50/50 draw each week. Ron is the first one to respond when someone on Queen (and beyond) needs help. Heart Niagara would like to thank Ron for his drive to make our community better, we all benefit from his commitment.

Emily Dupuis Watson

Emily joined Heart Niagara as an intern while she was completing her MBA. Emily joined Heart Niagara as a staff member in 2015 as a facilitator increasing physical literacy. Emily continued to volunteer tirelessly even with a demanding job a Niagara Casino’s. There is no job to small or large, Emily’s response is always “sure, what can I do”. Heart Niagara continues to benefit from Emily’s commitment to a healthier Niagara.

Rick Rose

Rick’s name is linked to music in everyone’s mind. Heart Niagara would like to recognize Rick for more than music. Rick looks everyday on how he can make a difference with businesses, community, families and youth. Rick is a true mentor and gives selflessly. Rick recently developed an opportunity to build an online platform to assist another generation of social media entertainers, change makers and educators of life. Heart Niagara congratulates Rick (and Rosa too) a family that leads by example.

Michael Kemp

Mike is a Niagara resident who lives by example and knows that value of giving back. Mike enjoyed a life in sport with parents and a sister who were always there. As a businessman he has followed in the family business model. Mike recognized the value of sport and support as he carved his road in business. Heart Niagara would like to recognize Mike’s passion to increase access to affordable sport and the launch of Street Hoops Canada and the Niagara Sport Fund in partnership with Heart Niagara and C2C Sports and Entertainment.