Stack recognized for ongoing community service

AMHERST, NS (April 24th, 2010) – At the 12th Annual Cumberland Health Care Foundation dinner, Amherstonian Garry Stack was awarded the 2010 Distinguished Service Award.  

Stack, a local businessman, has been actively involved with the Cumberland Health Care Foundation since 1997 having served on both capital campaigns to raise cumulatively 10 million dollars for a new regional hospital and updated medical equipment as well as participating on various Foundation committees.   A former Foundation Board member and an active and current volunteer with the Foundation’s Highland Classic Charity Golf Tournament, he has helped raised over $350,000 from this event alone since 1997 to support hospital services and programs in Cumberland.

External to the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, Stack has been a leader in the community having served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA and the Amherst Golf Club as well as volunteering with the United Way and the Amherst Pre-School Association.  Stack has been involved with Junior Achievers, is a former Chair of the Amherst Stadium Commission, and is a supporter of the Tantramar and Ship’s Company Theatres.  

An active community fundraiser, he was integral in helping to secure funding for a new hall at Christ Church in Amherst, is a canvasser and campaigner for cancer-related charities, and has enabled the financial support of more than 75 other charitable agencies through his work with Barnes Insurance.  

“We often take for granted those people in our community who are continuously involved with healthcare and community causes,” said David Wood, Chair of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, “they seem always to be there for us – quietly and calmly leading the way for others through service to the community.  We are fortunate, and thankful, that someone such as Garry has for a very long time given of himself to the benefit of others and we have not lost sight of his contributions in Cumberland.”

The Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to an individual, group, or company from Cumberland County who has contributed continuously to the enhancement of improved healthcare and medical services for County residents. 

The Cumberland Health Care Foundation is a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity dedicated to enhancing the provision of a high standard of health care within Cumberland County by raising funds and supporting new and improved services, programs, equipment and facilities. For additional information, please visit our website at www.chcfoundation.com.

 

 

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