On February 15th, 2008, March of Dimes volunteer Bobbi Moore received the Sheri Cohen Award at Ryerson University’s School of Social Work Awards Program 2008.  The award is given to students for their commitment to social work values through volunteer work and personal life experiences. 

Bobbi first came to March of Dimes in 2006 as a Ryerson Social Work placement student working with the Recreation and Integration Services program.  Although her internship ended in April, 2007, Bobbi has continued to volunteer with March of Dimes – going well above and beyond what has been asked of her.  She was instrumental in creating a new program called the “Coffee Connoisseurs Club”, a weekly meeting held to promote a fun, supportive and inclusive environment for people who may have difficulty socializing.

“Bobbi has shown true dedication to March of Dimes, and has an unswerving commitment to achieving her goals,” says Donna Mackay, Associate Director of Provincial and National Programs.  “She is a credit to the spirit of the Sheri Cohen award, and we could not be more proud of her.”

Bobbi was also awarded the 2007 Ontario March of Dimes Wade Hampton Employment Training Bursary, which was presented by the Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable David C. Onley at March of Dimes Annual General Meeting this past September. The bursary honours Wade Hampton, who believed passionately that all people with physical disabilities have the opportunity to engage in full and meaningful employment. This honour is presented annually to an Ontarian with a physical disability requiring financial assistance in order to pursue a professional or career goal.

Ryerson Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Pon presents
Bobbi Moore with the Sheri Cohen Award.

The Sheri Cohen Award and Wade Hampton bursary will help Bobbi towards her ultimate goal of acquiring a Masters of Social Work degree.