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

Fundraising tournament's success relies on hard-working couple

Fundraising tournament's success relies on hard-working couple

Albert and Erin Williams have been with the Charity Hockey Classic since the beginning
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Steve Dominy: Keeping local trails happy for four decades

Steve Dominy: Keeping local trails happy for four decades

Concieved in 1973, the Voyageur Trail Association maintains a continuous 300-kilometre section of trail from Spanish to Goulais River. Dominy is one of the volunteers that helps make that happen
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Paul Walz started volunteering in high school. He shows no signs of slowing down

Paul Walz started volunteering in high school. He shows no signs of slowing down

Rotarian has helped with science fair for youth
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Hospital foundation holds a 'special place' in Teresa Martone's heart

Hospital foundation holds a 'special place' in Teresa Martone's heart

Martone says the foundation works tirelessly to raise money to cover the needs of the hospital
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Meet a retired educator who has turned to volunteer work - and plenty of it

Meet a retired educator who has turned to volunteer work - and plenty of it

On top of her many local contributions, Diane Marshall has been to India, Honduras and Norway through Rotary
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Volunteering has led to friendships for international student

Volunteering has led to friendships for international student

You may see him volunteering at Bon Soo this week
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Former social services worker finds meaning as St. Vincent Place volunteer

Former social services worker finds meaning as St. Vincent Place volunteer

Face-to-face contact with people in difficult situations is vital, says Shauna DiGasparro
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Wendy Gutcher is on an unstoppable mission to help Saultites in need

Wendy Gutcher is on an unstoppable mission to help Saultites in need

'This is my dream, and this is my plan. I’m going to help people survive; because I get it'
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Karen Lefave wishes more people knew about her charity for families of sick kids

Karen Lefave wishes more people knew about her charity for families of sick kids

After her own experience travelling and residing in Toronto while her daughters received care, Lefave has been trying to make it easier for others
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30-year Alzheimer's volunteer says seek help as early as you can

30-year Alzheimer's volunteer says seek help as early as you can

Susan McLean says the goal is for people to 'live well with dementia'
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