Young volunteers applauded by community through Champions of Good

by | Apr 24, 2017 | News & Events

Young volunteers applauded by community through Champions of Good By Marcia Love, Spruce Grove Examiner/Stony Plain Reporter Saturday, April 22, 2017 3:29:44 MDT PM Above: Forty youth were recognized at the Champions of Good event at Horizon Stage on April 18 for their volunteer efforts in Spruce Grove. Photo supplied by Darwin Park Forty young volunteers honoured earlier this week are living proof selflessness and compassion are alive and well in the next generation. The youth, ranging in age from 12 to 18, were recognized for their volunteer work in the community during the Champions of Good event at Horizon Stage on April 18. The youth recognition event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove and Goodwill Industries of Alberta. Those recognized were applauded for their volunteer work in Spruce Grove — ranging from work with Girl Guides and Boy Scouts to seniors’ centres, sports teams and churches. John Oldham of the Spruce Grove Rotary Club congratulated and encouraged the youth. “When you’re following your interests, you develop a set of skills and knowledge, and you become more aware of the world around you,” he said. “You make new friendships… and you make a contribution to your community.” He added the high number of youth recognized demonstrates how there are many enlightened young members of the community. Brenda Hawryluk, director of donor and business relations at Goodwill, said the youth being recognized are incredibly humble, giving individuals. “Listening to the amazing things that they’re doing within their organizations and for the community, I’m very proud to be a part of their evening,” she said of the Champions...