Jun. 06, 2011

Dave Richards believed in second chances.

As a teacher and coach, Dave’s involvement and genuine caring helped many students turn their lives around.  Known for his devotion and belief in his students, he was a much loved teacher at Clarke Road Secondary School. 

Dave was a dedicated husband and father and provided optimism to his family in even the toughest of times. His friends remember him as a supportive friend who was always willing to lend a hand.  Sadly, after just a six month battle with esophageal cancer, Dave passed away on June 14, 2010 at the age of 45.

To honour Dave’s memory, his co-workers and Dave’s wife, Valerie Richards, established the Dave Richards Memorial Award, a donor-designated fund at the London Community Foundation.  The award will recognize a Clarke Road Secondary School graduating student who has overcome adversity and is ideally continuing in a technical trade career. The recipient will receive a scholarship towards his/her post secondary education.  

The Dave Richards Memorial Award Fund will ensure Dave’s gift  - to inspire and enrich others through second chances  - will continue long into the future.  London Community Foundation is proud to be part of this legacy.

For more information and photos, see www.DaveRichardsMemory.blogspot.com

You can also donate to the Dave Richards Memorial Award Fund through Canadahelps.