This year’s Legacy award recipient was a constant surprise and inspiration to others
Elizabeth Mackinnon was a dedicated community leader in Sault Ste. Marie, known for her passion for service and commitment to improving the lives of others.
One of her most significant contributions was heading the Breast Cancer Comfort Pillows campaign which provided cushions to breast cancer patients post-surgery. Her peers in the Zonta Club admired her leadership, humour and unwavering dedication. Others remembered her warm personality and humility. Reflecting on her mother’s life, Mackinnon shared, “She had a thing about her age. She never told anyone. ‘You just didn’t,’ she’d say. She knew ageism was real and you didn’t just give that information away.”
Her daughter shared, “She was a person who lived through challenges and yet emerged with so much compassion. She was incredibly gracious and always stayed true to herself.”
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