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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: Her mother taught her community was everything, so she passed that along to her own children

Helpers: Her mother taught her community was everything, so she passed that along to her own children

Madeleine Piette has driven cancer patients to appointments and given her time to Maison McCulloch Hospice, and says volunteering has been a tremendous help in her life
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Helpers: Tireless volunteer improvises way to keep giving back during pandemic

Helpers: Tireless volunteer improvises way to keep giving back during pandemic

Retired meteorologist Jack Decorby found a way to volunteer from home during COVID-19
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Helpers: Volunteers don’t need special expertise, says Dan Lee, just the will to make things better

Helpers: Volunteers don’t need special expertise, says Dan Lee, just the will to make things better

Retired OPP officer has a volunteer resumé as long as your arm
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Helpers: Capreol's Ken Gustafson loves volunteering, and wants millennials to follow in his footsteps

Helpers: Capreol's Ken Gustafson loves volunteering, and wants millennials to follow in his footsteps

‘You’ll meet nice people and make lifelong friends,’ he said
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Helpers: Don’t underestimate the power of a smile, says volunteer (and new Canadian)

Helpers: Don’t underestimate the power of a smile, says volunteer (and new Canadian)

Meet Margo Fey, who moved across the pond from the U.K. to be nearer her children and grandchildren, and brought her volunteer ethic with her
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Helpers: She channels her considerable volunteer energy to making a greener, healthier Sudbury

Helpers: She channels her considerable volunteer energy to making a greener, healthier Sudbury

From bikes to gardens to the environment, Rachelle Niemela donates countless hours to making the Nickel City better
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Helpers: Long-time volunteer’s advice: Step out of your comfort zone

Helpers: Long-time volunteer’s advice: Step out of your comfort zone

Her parents inspired Shannon Katary’s love of volunteering
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Helpers: Lend a hand, says Cathy Keaney-Burns, and you’ll find the benefit you give is the benefit you receive

Helpers: Lend a hand, says Cathy Keaney-Burns, and you’ll find the benefit you give is the benefit you receive

Having a positive impact is its own reward, says longtime Cancer Society manager
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Helpers: Meet the unstoppable Maggie Julien, Finlandia Village volunteer

Helpers: Meet the unstoppable Maggie Julien, Finlandia Village volunteer

‘For me, volunteering encourages inclusivity. People see past my wheelchair and allow the real me to shine through’
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Helpers: ‘If you have even just a little bit of time, share it,' says retired teacher and volunteer Kathy Baldan

Helpers: ‘If you have even just a little bit of time, share it,' says retired teacher and volunteer Kathy Baldan

She said volunteering as a youth growing up in the Donovan paved the way for her long teaching career
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