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PRESENTATION TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2014 ORDER OF THE SPIRIT CATCHER AND YOUTH SPIRIT CATCHER AWARDS.
Councillor, M. Prowse, Chair of the Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee, provided the history associated with the Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards. He recognized the recipients of the 2014 Youth Spirit Catcher Award and the Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards as follows:
1. Mr. Grant Bond, recipient of a 2014 Youth Spirit Catcher Award
Councillor Prowse acknowledged Grant's determination and swift response to assist a classmate in a time of crisis, leading to saving the classmate's life. He observed that Grant's compassion and concern for others in a time of need is commendable and is an inspiration to youth in the community. Councillor Prowse presented Mr. Bond with a 2014 Youth Spirit Catcher Award in recognition of his efforts.
Councillor Prowse also recognized and presented certificates of appreciation to Miss Talon Kroll and Miss Maddie Warbrick who aided and assisted the classmate during the time of crisis.
2. Miss Erika Campbell, recipient of a 2014 Youth Spirit Catcher Award
Councillor Prowse commented that Erika began her commitment to the community at the age of four when she and her family adopted Wilkins Beach and Walk, cleaning up the beach and walking trail on a yearly basis. He noted that at the age of six Erika became involved with the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation as a fundraiser volunteer and has participating in the following fundraising activities:
* Helped to raise $10,000 for three provincial cancer camps through the Barrie Believes Talent Show - Algonquin Ridge and Warnica Elementary Schools
* Participated in Strut for a Cure which raised $27,000 in pledges
* Provided crew support for the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride from Toronto to Halifax
* Erika has raised over $140,000 in total and has biked over 3,000 km. to support childhood cancer fundr...
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