THE HUMANITARIAN AWARD

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Inductees 2009
 


 

Humanitarians are recognized for their understanding, empathy, and dedication to helping others less fortunate, doing good works to improve others' lives and reduce suffering.   The unselfish deeds of these individuals illustrates how sport can touch lives outside the playing arena and positively affect change for the betterment of mankind.


2009 Inductee



 

Ed Zaharichuk

Within eight months of undergoing a heart transplant operation Ed put on roller blades for a 305 kilometer excursion from Edmonton to Calgary  to draw attention to the critical shortage of organs and to raise funds for HOPE Transplant Services.  In the years that followed he broadened the scope of his crusade ... and helped organize the Hope Hockey Challenge

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