Estevan’s Clint Davies was presented with a Diabetes Canada National Volunteer of the Year Award by Lieutenant Governor Thomas Molloy at Government House in Regina on Monday.
Davies has been a volunteer with Diabetes Canada for well over 25 years at the local, regional and national level. In his regional role, Davies served as the volunteer regional chair for southern Saskatchewan. He is also an active member and contributor on the Diabetes Canada Saskatchewan advocacy committee.
“Clint has also been a long-time residential campaign volunteer,” Diabetes Canada stated in a news release. “He is the town captain for Estevan and oversees 10 zone captains; a huge commitment. His involvement in the community is evident as many other volunteers return due to him being the town captain.”
Davies has also extended his volunteer obligation by collecting Diabetes Canada coin boxes. He stepped up after hearing that the volunteer who used to do it passed away, and faithfully collects the coin boxes on a regular basis and deposits the funds into the bank account. The coin boxes collect over $500 per year.
“His passion and dedication to Diabetes Canada is very much appreciated,” the organization stated. “The work he does through the residential campaign is so valuable and his contribution to advocacy is a reflection of his knowledge of what it is like to live with diabetes. Clint is a leading volunteer for Diabetes Canada and the recognition he received on Monday was well deserved.”
Brie Hnetka, the regional director for Diabetes Canada Saskatchewan said, “We couldn’t accomplish everything we do without our dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers are the power behind our fundraising efforts that help support our researchers, our education and advocacy programs and help send children living with type 1 diabetes to our annual Diabetes Canada Children Camp.”
