Sandi Freeman, a retired Registered Nurse, volunteers at MacKenzie King P.S. in Kitchener, ON, where her grandchildren attend. Each week, she supports children as a Volunteer Coach in the Letters, Sounds and Words program and serves as Site Co-ordinator, connecting coaches with students who benefit most. Since 2019, Sandi has supported 52 children. Staff describe her as kind and dependable, and students look forward to her visits.
Sandi is the 2025 recipient of the Steve Cameron Volunteer Achievement Award, which was created in honour of Strong Start’s founding Board Chair and his 22 years of service. Congratulations, Sandi, and thank you for helping children grow as confident readers!