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Jane Boake, Founder appointed to Order of Ontario, January 28, 2010.
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Jane Boake, Founder and Program Director for C.O.P.E. Service Dogs was appointed to the Order of Ontario on January 28, 2010.
The Order of Ontario is intended to honour any current or former long time resident of Ontario who has demonstrated a high level of individual excellence and achievement in any field, demonstrating "the best of Ontario's caring and diverse society and (whose) lives have benefited society in Ontario and elsewhere."
The appointees to Ontario's highest honour were chosen for their contributions to the arts, science, medicine, education, politics, philanthropy, law and media. The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario bestowed the honour at a ceremony held on Thursday, January 28 at Queen's Park. |
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Jane poses with The Honourable David C. Onley,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario after receiving her award. |
Jane was one of two appointees invited to join
The Honourable David C. Onley and his wife at the Head Table
for the Reception and Dinner following the Ceremony. |
The Secretary General to the Order of Ontario, Chisanga Puta- Chekwe (right) had these words to say about Jane:
Jane Boake (UWO BA '86, B.Ed'88) was appointed to the Order of Ontario on January 28, 2010. Jane had a vision to combine her teaching skills with her love of animals in order to help others. She is an advocate for people with disabilities and for youth and children experiencing challenges at school. She founded the non-profit organization C.O.P.E. (Canine Opportunity, People Empowerment) and took the program into high schools, partnering service dogs-in-training with students at risk of leaving school early. The High School Assistance Dog Program has an enviable record of a 97 per cent student retention rate. Ms. Boake's passion has enabled many challenged individuals to see positive change and growth in their lives. |
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For more information contact:
C.O.P.E. Service Dogs
P.O. Box 20035
Barrie, Ontario
Canada L4M 6E9
Email: info@copedogs.org
Phone: (705) 734-COPE (2673)
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