Each year at PADS we gather to celebrate our people and our community. We truly appreciate the sacrifice AND gifts that come from leading a life of service. The sacrifice comes by way of time, energy and resources and generally speaking, it can take you away from things that one sometimes might rather be doing. But our hope for each of our volunteers is that the gifts far outweigh the sacrifice. You tend to say that you love PADS, you love our community, you love the dogs, you love learning and you love being part of such an extraordinary mission.
This page is a collection of the Volunteer Award Winners from 2019 onwards. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments!
Covid Heroes
The 2020 -2021 year has been an undeniably challenging one – for all of us at PADS. It also has meant that new volunteer roles had to be developed on the fly to support new ways of doing business – many of these individuals took on increased workloads related to COVID-19 and some provided specialized expertise or skills that we’ve never needed before. To each of them we are grateful!
Dana & Brushy
MEET OUR MOVERS: BRUSHY & DANA How they are Moving for PADS Dana is running 1 KM for every $10 donated to her campaign. She says "I’m just beginning my running journey again so I try to run 3-5km 3-5 days a week. I’ve started to recruit my medium-sized humans and...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren't exactly spring chickens, so we decided...
Nicole and Walker
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because "Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog Walker...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS - all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at 10am....
How Merlot Can You Go
MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO? How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
Trails with Tails
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Trails with tails How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS. Their Team Captain Suzanne has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS: Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne. Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.
Volunteers of the year
Dana & Brushy
MEET OUR MOVERS: BRUSHY & DANA How they are Moving for PADS Dana is running 1 KM for every $10 donated to her campaign. She says "I’m just beginning my running journey again so I try to run 3-5km 3-5 days a week. I’ve started to recruit my medium-sized humans and...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren't exactly spring chickens, so we decided...
Nicole and Walker
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because "Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog Walker...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS - all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at 10am....
How Merlot Can You Go
MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO? How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
Trails with Tails
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Trails with tails How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS. Their Team Captain Suzanne has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS: Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne. Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.
Spirit of PADS award
This award is awarded to volunteers that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to PADS and our community in their efforts to support PADS’ mission and vision and is awarded each year to one or more volunteers (or household).
Dana & Brushy
MEET OUR MOVERS: BRUSHY & DANA How they are Moving for PADS Dana is running 1 KM for every $10 donated to her campaign. She says "I’m just beginning my running journey again so I try to run 3-5km 3-5 days a week. I’ve started to recruit my medium-sized humans and...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren't exactly spring chickens, so we decided...
Nicole and Walker
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because "Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog Walker...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS - all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at 10am....
How Merlot Can You Go
MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO? How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
Trails with Tails
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Trails with tails How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS. Their Team Captain Suzanne has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS: Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne. Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.
Verne Trevoy award
Verne Trevoy was a Calgary volunteer, a PADS client, and an extraordinary gentleman. With his partner, PADS Service Dog Charlie, at his side, was the heart and soul of the Calgary program. Verne was single handedly responsible for recruiting countless volunteers, donors and even staff to our cause with his gentle, yet passionate, dedication.
This award is presented to a Calgary volunteer (or household) when there is a recipient who exemplifies Verne’s passion and dedication.
Dana & Brushy
MEET OUR MOVERS: BRUSHY & DANA How they are Moving for PADS Dana is running 1 KM for every $10 donated to her campaign. She says "I’m just beginning my running journey again so I try to run 3-5km 3-5 days a week. I’ve started to recruit my medium-sized humans and...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren't exactly spring chickens, so we decided...
Nicole and Walker
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because "Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog Walker...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS - all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at 10am....
How Merlot Can You Go
MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO? How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
Trails with Tails
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Trails with tails How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS. Their Team Captain Suzanne has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS: Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne. Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.
Juanita Valentine award
The Juanita Valentine Award is named for this fiesty lady that spent a lifetime supporting PADS with ferocious tenacity, perseverance, and love. This award is now presented only when there is a recipient that reflects her remarkable spirit and commitment. May be presented to any volunteer (or household) in British Columbia.
Dana & Brushy
MEET OUR MOVERS: BRUSHY & DANA How they are Moving for PADS Dana is running 1 KM for every $10 donated to her campaign. She says "I’m just beginning my running journey again so I try to run 3-5km 3-5 days a week. I’ve started to recruit my medium-sized humans and...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren't exactly spring chickens, so we decided...
Nicole and Walker
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because "Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog Walker...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS - all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at 10am....
How Merlot Can You Go
MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO? How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
Trails with Tails
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Trails with tails How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS. Their Team Captain Suzanne has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS: Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne. Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.