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OPEN TO MEDIA - REMARKS ONLY

MEDIA CONTACT: Vanessa Dolishny, 519-667-1600 ext: 107 (office), 519-494-1736 (cell), Vanessa@lcf.on.ca.

11:30 a.m.

Philanthropy Luncheon and Presentation of the Caring Canadian Award

His Excellency will deliver a keynote address at a luncheon organized by the London Community Foundation. Founding community philanthropists and potential mentors will be among the 200 guests in attendance. On this occasion, His Excellency will speak about the importance of philanthropic leadership to community vitality and the rewards that philanthropy brings to individuals and families. During the luncheon, His Excellency will also present the Caring Canadian Award to Ms. Janet E. Stewart and Mr. Jeff Macoun. Please note that their citations can be found below.

The London Community Foundation shares His Excellency's vision of Canada as a nation of "Smart and Caring" communities, and this luncheon will serve as a call for action. For more information on the Foundation, please visit: http://www.lcf.on.ca/.

465 Sunningdale Road West, London

OPEN TO MEDIA

MEDIA CONTACT: Vanessa Dolishny, 519-667-1600 ext: 107 (office), 519-494-1736 (cell), Vanessa@lcf.on.ca.

7 p.m.

Huron College Convocation

His Excellency will address the 2013 Huron University College Theology Convocation. During this ceremony, Huron University College will also confer the Doctor of Divinity degree (honoris causa) on His Excellency.

Huron University College, 1349 Western Road, London

OPEN TO MEDIA - Please confirm attendance with Kim Knowles

MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Knowles, 519-438-7224 ext: 322, kknowles@huron.uwo.ca.

CARING CANADIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS AND CITATIONS

Janet E. Stewart

London, Ontario

Janet Stewart is best known for her commitment to philanthropic activities. She has served on at least 25 different boards, including those for the London Community Foundation, London Health Science Centre Foundation, United Way and Salvation Army. She is also a founding member of Big Sisters of London. Currently, she is on the board of Operation Walk, which provides free hip and knee replacement surgery for underprivileged people in Guatemala and Ecuador.

Jeff Macoun

London, Ontario

As a long-serving community leader, Jeff Macoun understands where help is needed most. He has used his time, insight and personal resources to positively affect countless lives. He has been a member of the boards of the London Chamber of Commerce, the London YMCA Foundation and St. Joseph's Foundation. He also coached hockey for many years with the North London Hockey Association.

About the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Created in 1995, the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad. Often working behind the scenes, these individuals volunteer their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens. The award also brings to light the example set by volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are a part of our Canadian character. For more information about this award, visit www.gg.ca/caring.

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