(Ottawa) – Brant MP, Phil McColeman, today paid tribute to Brantford residents, Doug & Donna Summerhayes, in the House of Commons.

The following is the text of his speech:
“Mr. Speaker:

In May of 1959 two of my constituents from the Riding of Brant organized a meeting of more than 100 parents of children with Cystic Fibrosis. At this meeting, Doug & Donna Summerhayes laid the groundwork for what later became The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

In the early years, Doug and Donna travelled throughout Canada, often at their own expense, to raise awareness and help establish local chapters. Doug was the Foundation’s first President and Donna was the first editor of the Foundation’s newsletter.

For their continuous efforts and remarkable achievements, Doug and Donna Summerhayes were awarded the Order of Canada, Donna in 1987 and Doug in 1988.

Officially incorporated in 1960, this year marks the 50th anniversary of The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. On this momentous occasion, I salute my friends and founding members, Doug & Donna Summerhayes, who are in Ottawa today to celebrate, with the Foundation, this milestone achievement.”