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Continued from page 16 Thompson also pro posed the idea of a scholar ship committee, which would provide financial support to students heading off to complete their post secondary education. Lhe scholarships were onginally valued at $1.000 and given to four students. Now im its ninth year this is the first year the scholar ship is worth $2,000, with $1,000 going towards the students‘ first vear and the other $1.000 to their second veqr "I‘m really pleased with it," he said, adding. "I‘s a good investment into the future for the community." Being an active citizen, Thompson says he always likes something new. "As | see a different opportunity, 1 latch onto it." In his 20th year with K.S.A., Thompson has spearheaded the Olympic Dreams Project, a fundraisâ€" er which puts athletes closer to their dreams of reaching the Olympics. In addition. Thompson also applies his time and efforts to the annual Tourâ€" nament of Hope Golf Clasâ€" sic. which raises money for special needs individuals within the community. Seven years ago Thompâ€" son was approached by a woman whose son had been paralysed from a fall. In need of a wheelchair accessible van and not havâ€" ing luck in finding help, Fhompson decided to take the initiative and hold a fundraiser. With help and ideas from friends, the Tournament of Hope Golf Classic was creatâ€" ed. In its seventh year, the fundraiser has helped 28 different individuals with special needs with funds totalling approximately $125,000 FINE AJTCMOBILE 300¢ AND PAINT Unsurpassed Collision Repair FINE AUTO INC 15 Centennial Dr. Kitchener 578â€"2052 Mkith PORSCHE JAGUAR Mercedes Benz Dealer Authorized Mmeticulous Restoration Oniginal Paint Finishes MIlich Specializing in ~/ /2 k . C~~% z> @/6)()//// +4 f LQ/()((//(/) C RRamipwreers who sare our commynnnim And â€"ifâ€" that wasn‘t enough. his spare time is also scheduled around other volunteer positions such as the founding chair for the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Athlete of the Year, a member of the sports selection committee and board of governors for the Waterloo County Hall of Fame and the coâ€"founder of the Guardian Angel Fund. And don‘t forget his day job as the CEO of the Kâ€"W United Way, which in itselt has 3.000 volunteers. With all of his communiâ€" ty work, one may ask how he finds the time to schedâ€" ule and keep everything straight. "I don‘t wear a watch," he said with a chuckle, holding up a bare wrist. We‘ll bring your store to over 32,000 doors. Wareaoo‘s Own Community Newsparen 886â€"2830 " and a green Luon too!