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These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Lougheed Funeral Homes as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Helpers: Let Paul Haynes walk you through Sudbury's history

Helpers: Let Paul Haynes walk you through Sudbury's history

A long-time volunteer with Rainbow Routes, Paul Haynes’ historical hikes uncover the local history factoids you don’t hear about in school
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Helpers: Training for a unique kind of community involvement

Helpers: Training for a unique kind of community involvement

The United Way’s Young Leaders on Board program trains people on how to sit on boards of directors
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Helpers: A tale of two Brunos

Helpers: A tale of two Brunos

When Bruno Wennerstrom became a Big Brother to an eight-year-old Bruno Lalonde, neither probably figured their friendship would last a lifetime
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Helpers: Meals on Wheels, five decades of keeping people fed

Helpers: Meals on Wheels, five decades of keeping people fed

Some 3,200 meals delivered a month, driving 90,000 kilometres a year, the volunteers with Meals on Wheels (Sudbury) serve clients across the city and out to Killarney, Estaire, Wanup and Cartier
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Helpers: Women’s group celebrates 75 years of doing good work

Helpers: Women’s group celebrates 75 years of doing good work

The Sudbury chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women has expanded beyond its mandate of encouraging university education for women, and now supports several causes while providing members with good company
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Helpers: Catching up with lake defender Richard Witham

Helpers: Catching up with lake defender Richard Witham

Retired science teacher spends much of his free time on a mission to protect the city’s urban lakes from the impact of urbanization
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Helpers: Musical friends get a little help from Carolyn Otto

Helpers: Musical friends get a little help from Carolyn Otto

Carolyn Otto is filling her retirement with volunteering, continuing her decades long love affair with music
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Helpers: The history of Capreol lives in Eileen Thompson’s head

Helpers: The history of Capreol lives in Eileen Thompson’s head

Her love of Capreol’s rich history led to her involvement with volunteer efforts that eventually led to the birth of the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre
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Helpers: Sudburian earns national award for her volunteer work

Helpers: Sudburian earns national award for her volunteer work

Sarah Bouchard works with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to push for a cure for inflammatory bowel disease and help others living with the debilitating condition
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Helpers: Volunteer with passion, says Joanne Bowers

Helpers: Volunteer with passion, says Joanne Bowers

‘Stand behind the things you believe in. Find what you love and direct your time and energies into a charity or organization that matches your passion’
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