Toronto Medic Receives Prestigious Award For Overseas Efforts
Posted June 10, 2006 12:00 pm.
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Rahul Singh makes a difference.
In a way few others can claim, the Toronto paramedic has risked his life overseas and away from home on several occasions, and as the founder of Toronto’s Global Medic team, his humanitarian efforts have been felt almost anywhere in the world a disaster has struck.
On Saturday night, Singh was honoured Humanitarian of the Year by the Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce in front of an impressive audience that included Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Still, after all the amazing work and accolades, Singh says he’s no hero, but gives a great deal of credit to a special woman in his life.
“I’m lucky I’ve got an understanding better half, who lets me get out there and do what we do best,” said Singh.
So what does that better half have to say about all the attention and the reality of having her love risk his life to save others?
“He does such great things,” said Chantel Kehoe.
“Of course I want to spend more time with him, but it’s great and I support him 100 per cent.”
In addition to Singh, 10 others were honoured in the ceremony, prompting Harper to praise their collective courage and dedication.
“Your hard work and determination will no doubt inspire a new generation of Indo-Canadian businessmen and women, to even greater heights of success in the future,” the prime minister said.
High praise indeed, but Singh, like the others, is keeping his focus on more important realities.
While hardware is always nice, Singh is mostly hoping the award will lead to more and greater donations to his charities, so that he can do more and greater work next time a disaster strikes.
“The best part is the agency gets some recognition and the wonderful work they do is honoured and recognized,” said Singh.
