Kathryn Reid honored for her work as a volunteer

Kathryn Reid was recognized by the City of Longueuil for her years of volunteering for the Mike Reid Foundation. Kathryn was presented the award at the Longueuil City Hall on April 15, 2015. There were approximately 40 volunteers who were honored with a Volunteer Award in front of dignitaries and representatives of community, cultural and sporting services and Kathryn's supporters.

Kathryn has been associated with the Mike Reid Foundation since its inception in 1985. Mike Reid's younger sister, Kathryn started as the secretary under the direction of her father, Frank who was the President of the foundation from 1984 to 2007. Earlier in 2015, Kathryn became President of the foundation after Wade Wilson was promoted to Chairman.

Started in memory of her brother Michael, The Mike Reid Foundation has raised close to one million dollars for Montreal's MacKay Centre and other local charities through the Mike Reid Softball Tournament and other fundraising events.

Kathryn received the award in conjunction with Longueuil's volunteer week, which pays tribute to volunteers who have gone above and beyond being a volunteer.