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As a member of the Committee, Fran brings the challenges faced by the blind and those with visual impairments to the forefront and strongly advocates for changes that will have a positive impact on their lives and enable full participation in the community.įran is also involved with the Town's Seniors Council, again utilizing her depth of knowledge to help others.įran is one of those unsuspecting people we all come across once in a while who makes our collective existence better for her having been there! 2012 Award of Merit – John Faragher

Fran also volunteers at the Georgian Bay General Hospital and belongs to the Familly Council at Georgian Manor.įran has brought her vast knowledge and insight to the Town of Midland's Accessibility Advisory Committee to which she is a member and has been since its establishment in 2002. Over the years Fran has worked tirelessly, in cooperation with other volunteers, to raise funds in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association by organizing bingo events, craft and bake sales, raffles and golf tournaments, to name a few.įran lost her eyesight due to macular degeneration, something that would get the better of most people, but not her! Instead this prompted Fran to become involved with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, of which Fran is now an Ambassador.įran is also the historian for the Penetanguishene Power Squadron, an organization she has been a member of for over 30 years. Through hard work and much dedication, Fran has rallied members and volunteers to assist with fundraising initiatives. She is a founding member of the Midland-Penetanguishene Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association. For over 35 years, Fran has been volunteering her time and services for the betterment of the community.

Fran Moreau is no stranger to the Town of Midland or its surrounding communities. In addition to helping provide wheel chairs or special computers for individuals who need them, they help youth attend events and placements such as the “Me to We” program, provide food for the special Olympic events and as all children would appreciate – the Civitans sponsor and organize the Santa Claus Parade in Midland. She was nominated by her peers for the Honour Club and was given the Honour Key, in recognition of the tremendous dedication she has played in helping the Civitans carry out their mandate to assist persons with mental and physical disabilities, especially the Special Olympics and Community Living Huronia. She has held the president’s position four times, as well as many other committee chairs in this hands-on group that raises much of their funds through bingos and selling Christmas cakes. M ari e has lived in the area for over 35 years a nd has contributed to the community through her involvement with the Civitan Club for over 19 years. Marie Fairbanks is a true example of a person who quietly works at making things happen in our community through her own individual efforts, as well as through the collective work of her chosen service organization - the Civitan Club.
