Chances are if you’ve ever donated blood in Stayner you have been rewarded with raisin bread.
Janneke Leimgardt, one of the volunteers responsible for making sure there is plenty of raisin bread at the Canadian Blood Services Stayner clinics, was recognized with the John Graves Simcoe Recognition Award.
The awards, handed out by MP Kellie Leitch at Station on the Green in Creemore on Feb. 27, recognize the exceptional in the Simcoe-Grey riding. Leimgardt, a Stayner resident, was among six individuals, one business and one service club recognized at the ceremony.
“Leimgardt has been an active volunteer for over 40 years in Simcoe Grey,” said Leitch. “Her dedication to giving back and contributing to her community is what makes her an ideal candidate for a John Simcoe Award.”
Leimgardt has been organizing blood donor clinics since 1985, she is an active member of her church, helping with fundraisers, social activities and sitting on various committees.
She is a member of the Clearview Township Accessibility Advisory Committee, raising awareness about disabilities and working to eliminate barriers.
Also receiving awards that day were Amy Howard, Piper Dedels, Capt. Luc Blanchette, David Foster, Cranberry Village Resort and the Royal Canadian Legion Alliston Branch 171. Winner Lorne Winkler was absent.
Trina Berlo photo: David Foster (back row, from left), Capt. Luc Blanchette, Cranberry Village Resort concierge Marty Wilkinson and general manager Don Buckle, Alliston Legion representative Patricia Grant, Amy Howard (front row, from left), MP Kellie Leitch, Janneke Leimgardt and Piper Dedels.