A long-time Sarnia volunteer has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his decades-long dedication to kidney health advocacy and organ donation in Canada.
Greg Robbins was among several volunteers and health leaders honoured by The Kidney Foundation of Canada. He received his medal at a special ceremony held last week in Sarnia. The award recognizes Canadians whose service has made a significant impact in their communities and across the country.
Robbins began volunteering with The Kidney Foundation in 1973 after becoming a caregiver to his wife Susan, who lived with kidney disease and underwent hemodialysis for 32 years. Following her passing, he deepened his involvement, taking on leadership roles at the local, provincial, and national levels.
He served as President of the Sarnia Chapter, Ontario Branch, and later as National President. In each role, he consistently advocated for keeping the patient experience at the heart of the organization’s work, from boardroom strategy to grassroots initiatives.
“Greg is a key leadership volunteer who will always be remembered for ensuring the patient is at the centre of everything we do,” said Elizabeth Myles, National Executive Director of The Kidney Foundation of Canada. “It was our pleasure to nominate Greg for this honour.”
Robbins was instrumental in guiding the Foundation toward its “One Foundation” model, aligning regional efforts under a unified national strategy. His efforts have earned him numerous accolades, including the Ashenmil Award and the Ontario Branch Merit Excellence in Leadership Award.
In announcing the Coronation Medal recipients, the Foundation highlighted the contributions of volunteers, researchers, and health professionals advancing kidney research and organ donation. Other Ontario honourees included Dr. Kevin Burns, Dr. William Clark, Elizabeth Giaciniti, and Dr. Norman Rosenblum.
“Our work is enriched by these dedicated and talented people who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Canadians affected by kidney disease,” said Myles. “We hope they inspire others to get involved and be active within our kidney community.”
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