Memorial Awards
University of Waterloo, RACH Memorial Award
RACH Memorial Award was established in memory of Rachel Ann Cecilia Higgins who lost her battle with cancer during her 3rd year at the School of Optometry. Rachel was an inspiration to many. This award is created to honour individuals who have demonstrated undefeatable courage, strength, perseverance and determination, while confronting the significant challenges in their lives. Rachel Ann Cecilia Higgins was such a person.
2010 – Angela Betker
2009 – Sarah Sliva
2008 – Joel Schaefer
2007 – Julie Lee-Ying
2006 – Erin Axt
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, Parry Sound
Each year a student of St. Peter the Apostle Cathol School receives a RACH Memorial Award.
RACH 3-Pitch Annual Tournament
At the 4th Tournament, June 22-24, 2007; a local craftsman created the beautiful Spirit Award. The Georgian Bay rock was carved with the acronym R.A.C.H. and a ball player and the words "SPIRIT AWARD – Presented to the Person who Most Exemplifies The Spirit of Rachel Higgins". It has been awarded to the following recipients:
Joanne Higgins – 2007 Sally Weeks – 2008 Anthony Maschek – 2009 Connie Cussons – 2011
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