Sarah Van Gilst
Nominated by: Carolyn Gorrill, Manager of Wish Granting
As the Manager of Wish Granting I have known Sarah for approximately five years and feel that she is a deserving recipient of the National Volunteer Spirit Award 2009. Sarah is one of those people who is always there when you need help.
She demonstrates an incredible compassion and strong dedication in her volunteer role.
Sarah leads by example and I find her enthusiasm and dedication both inspiring and motivating. I believe Sarah exhibits many of the qualities that are essential to our organization.

Sarah has helped grant over 13 wishes since 2004 including:

I wish to go to Give Kids the World - Keaton

I wish to go to Costa Rica - Dana

I wish to go to Give Kids the World - Nicholas

I wish to go to Give Kids the World - Colin

I wish to go to Rafters Six Ranch - Joseph

I wish to have a hot tub - Amy

I wish to go to Calgary - Robert

I wish to go to the Calgary Stampede - Nicole

I wish to go to Give Kids the World - Esa

I wish to go to Paris - Abby

I wish to go to London - Simone

I wish to go to Hawaii - Kai

I wish to go to Germany - Carly