A student from Kamloops, BC, Cassie McNutt received a Youth Inspiration Bursary Award, presented by Kal Tire. 

Cassie saw a desperate need for warm clothing to help others who were less fortunate in her city. She set out to drum up donations in coordination with a spectacular Christmas light display she worked on with her father. Then she and her mom collaborated further on spreading their efforts which have evolved over the past few years into an annual Charity Drive that has impacted their entire city.

Cassie’s commitment to service also earned her national recognition as one of the youngest recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada. Her tireless fundraising for the Kamloops Hospice Society, raising over $260,000 in the past four years, further highlights her dedication to improving the lives of others. Through this fund, Cassie hopes to inspire students to embrace the same passion for service and leadership. This fund is a lasting tribute to Cassie’s belief in the transformative power of education and community involvement. It ensures that students who are passionate about serving others will have the opportunities they need to succeed academically and continue their work to better the world around them.