Charity Fund, Commons Applause for Homeless Hero

Winnipeg Free Press (May 14, 2009)

Author: Rabson, Mia

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"Faron is certainly a hero," [Rod Bruinooge] said, as MPs around him nodded in agreement. "He showed a rare example of true selflessness by risking his own life to save another. On behalf of Winnipeggers and all Canadians, I thank him for his courage and compassion.

Also Wednesday, the Winnipeg Foundation set up a new endowment fund named for [Hall] after an anonymous donor put up the seed money. The Faron Hall National Fund for the Homeless will be used by the Winnipeg Foundation to give grants to community groups that support homeless people by providing a "hand up" or by "bridging gaps."

"I'm surprised," said Hall, who knew nothing of the fund until contacted by the Free Press. "That's very generous of the anonymous individual. At least he shows he has understanding and compassion. It makes me proud that it's being recognized and positive action is happening."

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Charity Fund, Commons Applause for Homeless Hero

OTTAWA -- The accolades for Winnipeg's homeless hero continued to pile up Wednesday with applause in the House of Commons and a charitable fun...

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