Edmonton mayor recognizes Velvet Martin's tireless advocacy for the vulnerable
Local advocate wins service awardEdmonton mayor recognizes Velvet Martin's tireless advocacy for the vulnerableSt. Albert disabled persons advocate Velvet Martin recently earned an award usually reserved just for Edmontonians. Martin spent years pushing for a new law to improve the rights of children with disabilities and their families after her 13-year-old daughter Samantha died while in a foster home. Martin’s efforts earned her an award for outstanding service from Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel during his annual mayor’s awards ceremony recently. Read More: |
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