Don Cousens Mayor of Markham

Community Involvement

In addition to attending frequent events and openings, Don plays a key role in the following organizations and campaigns …

  • Unionville Presbyterian Church (Member)
  • World Vision Inc. (Vice Chair and Executive Member)
  • Markham YMCA Capital Campaign (Co-Chair)
  • Don Cousens Charitable Foundation (Founder and Chair)
  • Capital Campaign for Building Hope (Honorary Chair)
  • York Region Kidney Foundation (Honorary Chair)
  • York Technology Association (Honorary Chair and Founding Director)
  • Markham Board of Trade (Honorary Chair)
  • Yee Hong Wellness Centre Seniors Home Capital Fundraising Campaign (Honorary Chair)
  • Markham Prayer Breakfast 1999-2003 (Honorary Chair)
  • Markhaven Nursing Home Capital Fundraising Campaign (Honorary Chair)
  • Unionville Home Society Capital Fundraising Campaign (Honorary Chair)
  • PemDi, Financial Funding for Economic Development (Director, appointed by Government of Canada)
  • Providence Villa Golf Tournament 2003 (Honorary Chair)
  • Japanese Cultural Centre, Toronto (Honorary Director)
  • Markham Stouffville Hospital (Board of Directors)

Awards and Honours

  • Medal of Jerusalem (1995)
  • Knight Commander, Knights of Rizal (2001)
  • Queen’s Jubilee Medal (2003)

Organizations in which Don has served and continues to demonstrate a personal interest:

  • York Region Children’s Services (Founding Director)
  • Markham Waxers Jr. A Hockey Club (Honorary Chair)
  • Sports for Kids (Director)
  • Markham Transit for the Disabled Foundation (Director)
  • Yad Vasham (Director)
  • Rouge Alliance (Director)
  • York Region Mental Health Association (Director)
  • CNIB (Director)
  • CAYRE, Community Association for Youth and York Region Education (Director and Founding Member)