Mélissa Gélinas LJI Reporter

On Thursday, December 5, the David Awards will be presented in the Jean-Despréz Room of the Maison du Citoyen from 5 pm to 9 pm.

People will be invited to a welcoming cocktail upon arrival at 5 pm where they will have the opportunity to chat with each other. Around 7 pm, presentation of the awards will take place. Several special guests will be present, including Greg Fergus, MP and Speaker of the House of Commons.

Thirty years ago, André Sanche, originally from Gatineau, and the Outaouais Disabled People’s Group (RAPHO) decided to create the David Awards. More specifically, these are regional awards that are presented each year to individuals, groups, organizations or people living with a disability who have distinguished themselves in the community.

The name David refers to the biblical story of David versus Goliath representing an unequal fight between two individuals, one of whom is small (David) and the other, a giant (Goliath). David wins this fight.

RAPHO is a non-profit organization whose mission is to defend the rights of people with disabilities through inclusion and awareness-raising.

For more information on this event, please contact Estelle Lussier, RAPHO coordinator at (819) 770-0535 or by email: direction@rapho.org.

Photo: David Award winners accompanied by the host (December 3, 2022) (MG)
Photo: RAPHO Facebook Page