TORONTO, CANADA. Calgary resident Hank Geerlof received the ALS Society of Canada Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Award (Individual)
Single-handedly collecting more than $80,000 in three years for Betty’s Run for ALS, Geerlof has been tirelessly fundraising for the ALS Society of Alberta since his own diagnosis in 2003. He is an active member of the board of directors and led the society in the development of a five-year strategic plan. A participant in the steering committee of Elizabeth’s Concert of Hope in 2006, Geerlof helped to raise $140,000.
Recruiting family and friends to raise funds and awareness for the ALS community of Canada, Geerlof helped new volunteers become passionate about assisting the community. Despite facing his own challenges, Geerlof continues to dedicate his time and energy towards helping others with ALS.
“Over the last 5½ years, Hank has continuously given himself to the ALS Society of Alberta in many ways,” says Jane Rivest, client services co-ordinator at the ALS Society of Alberta. “Whenever and wherever he could help, Hank was always willing.”
The Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Award recognizes excellence in fundraising programs implemented during 2008. In January 2009, this award was renamed to honour the work and commitment of Sidney Valo, member of the ALS Canada Board, who died on December 24, 2008.
