Innisfil Community Foundation

Today, we pause to remember South Simcoe Police Constable Morgan Russell and Constable Devon Northrup who were tragically killed in the line of duty two years ago after responding to a disturbance call. We will never forget our fallen heroes and their commitment to serving our community. The Devon Northrup Memorial Fund was created to honour his life and give back to the causes closest to his heart. Innisfil Community Foundation was honoured to present the inaugural grants earlier this year to Georgian College for two student awards in Devon's name, and to RVH for innovative new technology for their ICU. Thank you to everyone who has given in Devon's memory. Your generosity made these grants possible. On this solemn date, you can honour Constable Devon Northrup with a donation to his Memorial Fund and help his legacy live on: https://lnkd.in/gDEXWC_f

The Devon Northrup Memorial Fund was pleased to award two grants today to Georgian College and the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation. The family of Police Constable Devon Northrup established a memorial fund in loving memory of Devon to honour his service and the ultimate sacrifice he made in the line of duty on October 11, 2022 at the age of 33. Constable Northrup was a beloved partner, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. He was a cherished member of the South Simcoe Police Service who accomplished much during his six years as an officer through his work in specialized units and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Two student awards have been named in his honour at Georgian College – The Constable Devon Northrup Community Mental Health Impact Award and The Constable Devon Northrup Memorial Award. Students enrolled in the Georgian College Police Foundations Program and the Georgian College Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology Program are eligible for the awards. Twelve students will receive financial assistance over the course of three years through these awards, in Constable Northrup’s memory. "The Northrup family is grateful to the Innisfil Community Foundation, for making The Devon Northrup Memorial Fund possible, as a means of continuing Devon's legacy of helping others. We are excited to be here to witness the first grant presentations from Devon's Memorial Fund,” said the Northrup Family. “These grants will provide financial assistance to Georgian College students in the Police Foundations Program, and the Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology Program; and will provide the Royal Victoria Hospital's Emergency and Intensive Care Units, with innovative technology to aid in patient care. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our donors, without whom we would not be here today to see Devon's name live on in these good works. He would have been humbled to know his role in this. Thank you all so very much.” The Devon Northrup Memorial Fund is also purchasing an innovative new device for the Emergency and Intensive Care units at RVH. The Tobii Dynavox (TD) Pilot device is a medically approved eye-controlled communication device, used to provide a means for patients with severe speech and motor impairments to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and their loved ones while at RVH. Utilizing state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology, the TD Pilot enables patients to control a speech-generating device using only their eye movements, thereby granting them a voice throughout their medical care. “We are pleased to play a role in honouring Constable Devon Northrup’s legacy by awarding these special grants in his memory,” says Sandra Rizzardo, Chair, Innisfil Community Foundation Board of Directors. To continue Devon’s legacy, please donate here: https://lnkd.in/gDEXWC_f

Thank you Town of Innisfil and OLG! This was a great opportunity to highlight the critical work being done by non-profits in Innisfil, and to celebrate this innovative partnership. Your generosity supports SO many important causes in our community, from healthcare to education to poverty relief, and everything in between. The grants we provide are game-changing for many organizations! 🎉 Applications are open year-round at https://lnkd.in/gpyAu7Yy