[BCFSN] Honouring Dr. Lorna Medd

[JK Bays]

Hello again

I did not mean to worry everyone
To clarify - Lorna is still very much alive and kicking!
She currently lives in a seniors retirement home, near her family, in
Winnipeg, Manitoba.

I am hoping to organize a zoom call for her birthday on May 1st
But before that, I am hoping to brainstorm (via zoom) with friends and
family about ways to honour her contribution to people, place, and planet.
There are a couple of prestigious health promotion awards that come to
mind....
I think though that the greatest honour might be a zoom call with all...

Let me know if you wish to be a part of the brainstorming call..or the
birthday zoom call

Joanne


On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 9:53 AM JK Bays <joanne.k.bays at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello All
>
> I am reposting a note on my FB page for those of you who know the
> wonderful Dr. Lorna Medd:
>
> *Today I want to shine the light on Dr. Lorna Medd, a woman who occupies a
> GIANT space in my heart. Brilliant, witty, and visionary, Lorna has always
> been ahead of the curve when it comes to strategizing and mobilizing action
> to preserve and promote the health of the planet (and all the creatures
> that inhabit it). *
> *Lorna sought me out as soon as I moved to Northern BC. This was a time in
> my life when I was totally on fire about food injustice and I was certain
> solutions lie in mobilizing communities towards food sovereignty. I had
> been a busy bee in the South building networks and creating programs to
> support sustainable local food systems.  *
>
> *So unpretentious and casual was her demeanour on the phone as she coaxed
> me to travel 2.5 hours to meet her, that I had no idea I was speaking to
> the Medical Health Officer who was at the helm of Northern Health's ship.*
>
> *Lorna's eyes lit up as I walked into her office. And the first thing she
> said as she held out her hand was “I have been hearing about you and
> reading about you, Joanne. We need you in the North! What can I do to keep
> you here?”*
> *I owe a lot to Lorna. And I know I am not the only one. Like a magnet,
> she had a habit of drawing young passionate change-makers to her side,
> listening intently to their dreams, and finding ways to help bring their
> ideas - small or epic - to fruition. *
> *I am organizing a way to honour Lorna in her golden years. If this
> extraordinary woman has touched your life, please share your story here.*
> *Or if you would like to participate in a zoom call to share stories -
> please msg me.*
>
>
> Joanne Bays (nee Houghton)
> Director Emeritus
> Farm to Cafeteria Canada
>
>
>
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