Recently, Ms Beverly Swackhamer of
Bareneed was named as Newfoundland’s "gutsiest" citizen
by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Beverly, who lives with Crohn’s disease, was recognized
for her courage in facing inflammatory bowel disease and
her outstanding work to make a difference in her
community and in the lives of others.
Beverly is an exceptional leader, organizes many
fundraising events and is a top pledge earner at the
Annual Heel "n" Wheel-A-Thon. She was instrumental in
the creation of the Trinity-Conception Chapter of the
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. She has served
as president, works as a volunteer as a Brownie Leader,
as well as a Sunday school teacher.
The award honours Beverly for her enthusiasm in
raising awareness in Newfoundland and Labrador and for
her outstanding work in raising funds for a cure.
Mr. Melvin Nash, National Vice-President for
Newfoundland and Labrador said, and I quote, "It takes
tremendous courage for people affected by inflammatory
bowel disease to speak out and make a difference."
Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in
congratulating Ms Beverly Swackhamer on receiving this
outstanding award, and wish her every success as she
continues to work on behalf of the 3,200 who live in
Newfoundland and Labrador with
inflammatory bowel disease.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
