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Immigration: Calgary Community

Lifetime Contribution Dept: Volunteer Calgary would like to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers in our city who dedicated thousands of hours everyday to supporting our community, according to Calgary Herald. Brian McGregor, a lifelong Calgary volunteer recently founded a volunteer-run organization called Cancervive. Brian has spent his entire life, since his teenage years devoted to helping others and his community. After his own battle with Cancer Brian was even more inspired to volunteer and initiated a Calgary to Austin non-stop bike relay. Brian has raised approx $400,000 each year with this ride and his group of dedicated riders. His latest initiative the Warrior Challenge, another completely volunteer run initiative, helps cancer survivors train for and take part in the Livestrong Challenge event in the United States and in celebration of National Volunteer week outstanding volunteers in 8 different categories were recognized on April 13th during the 15th annual Volunteer Calgary Leadership Awards. Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the Calgary community. As reported in the news.
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