On Friday, I was invited to the Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Day Ceremony. @ONAccessibility I was awarded the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility in the Role Model Category. I am honoured to have received this award from @LGLizDowdeswell and @RaymondChoPC.
David was an inspiration to me as the first person with a disability to be Lieutenant Governor. Like him, I am doing what I can in my own way to make Ontario a more inclusive and accessible place. I got to meet and share this with his lovely wife Ruth Onley who took this selfie.
I’d like to thank my best friend @DundasDuke who nominated me, @BobRae48, @KevinCollins23, @bifnaked, @anthony_frisina, @DevinSisak who wrote letters on my behalf, members of the selection committee who chose me, my guests Aunt Jan, Amanda and Theresia who celebrated with me,
@DundasDuke @BobRae48 @KevinCollins23 @bifnaked @anthony_frisina @DevinSisak Irith Alterescu who helped so much with the process and all of the people involved in putting on the wonderful event at the @ROMtoronto. Also, I’d like to thank all of the people who follow me, who share my messages, who sponsor me or those who leave me positive comments on
@DundasDuke @BobRae48 @KevinCollins23 @bifnaked @anthony_frisina @DevinSisak @ROMtoronto social media. You encourage and inspire me to do more. I was at a loss for words for once. I was a bit overwhelmed by all of the attention and recognition. I wish my parents could have been there to see this, but I know my mom and dad are proud of me in heaven.
@DundasDuke @BobRae48 @KevinCollins23 @bifnaked @anthony_frisina @DevinSisak @ROMtoronto Before the end of the luncheon, I got to see my friend @unstoppabletrac. It was great to catch up a little. I also rolled around the @ROMtoronto and spent time checking out the exhibits. Thank you everyone for your kind words and messages of congratulations. 👊
@AndrewONielsen @DundasDuke @BobRae48 @KevinCollins23 @bifnaked @anthony_frisina @DevinSisak @ROMtoronto That is awesome man! Big congratulations to you!