April 20, 2022
Pictured, from left, Vicki Van Hoof, Heather Cooke Erwin, Cinnamon Boulanger and Mayor Tony Fraser.
There are heroes amongst us. Cinnamon Boulanger didn’t hesitate when Heather Cooke Erwin collapsed at the Sam Ault Arena on Sunday, March 13th. She jumped into action and began performing life-saving CPR until paramedics arrived on scene.
North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser presented Cinnamon with the Mayor’s Award on Tuesday, April 19, during the regular meeting of Council. The award recognizes local individuals who go above and beyond to help people in times of crisis.
“We’re in good hands in North Dundas with people like Cinnamon,” says Mayor Fraser. “We are grateful and indebted to you for your life-saving actions.”
The first ever Mayor’s Award was handed out in 2019 to Paul Simms and his daughter, Shannon Horsburgh. The duo’s quick-thinking and combined medical expertise saved the life of Paul’s neighbour, Bill Workman, during a tractor rollover incident in May of that year.
Cinnamon was nominated for the Mayor’s Award by Vicki Van Hoof, who witnessed Cinnamon’s heroic efforts. Vicki, Heather and Cinnamon are all local hockey players who frequent the Sam Ault Arena.
“Cinnamon didn’t hesitate that day…she showed why she was born to be a nurse,” notes Vicki.
Heather and her husband Greg expressed their gratitude and appreciation to Cinnamon, who says it’s an honour to be thought of for the award.
Cinnamon is no stranger to recognition. In 2019, she was presented with a Team Collaboration Award by the Winchester District Memorial Hospital, where she works as a nurse. The special award recognized her commitment to her colleagues and the patients and families that she serves.
Congratulations and sincere thanks to Cinnamon!