Spotlight on Volunteers
Cameron Beach
What does it mean to be generous? To be kind? To be the type of person people look up to and want to be like? It means that you think of others before yourself; you realize the value of helping out your community; you give what you can of your time and your money; you know compassion, kindness and the importance of giving others a second chance. It means that you are a person like Cameron (Cam) Beach of Canadian Tire Markham, Dealer extraordinaire.
Cameron got his start in the Canadian Tire world in Quesnel BC in the year 2000. He has since moved locations twice and is now firmly settled here, family and all, in Markham at the location on Markham Road. The store is thriving thanks to the community support, and because of this, Cam firmly believes in giving back to his community in Markham. He helps out in whichever way he can best make a difference. He is always willing to lend a hand to Markham based charities and organizations that truly need the help and who have the ability to make a difference in the lives of the residents of Markham.
When Cam was growing up, he watched his single mom struggle raising children, one of which has Down Syndrome. He remembers friends, neighbours and community groups helping his family out in whatever capacity they needed. Seeing the support from his community for his family instilled a deep sense of purpose and generosity within him which is why Cam supports organizations like Pathways. Pathways has been fortunate enough to be a recipient of this generosity, time and time again. Since 2005, there has not been one request that Cam has passed by, from donating gift cards and Silent Auction items to supplying all of the flowers, mulch and tools to beautify the gardens at the residential homes. We truly are privileged.
Another avenue where Pathways Youth Development Strategy has benefitted greatly is through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. A program driven by the local Canadian Tire dealers which is dedicated to helping kids who are financially in need to be able to participate in recreational sports activities. Cam has continuously made sure that Pathways’ youth and families benefit from this program each and every year.
Cam said that he is inspired by his brother – a kind, happy go lucky guy who puts life into perspective and never gives up. He helps Cam to realize what is truly important – family, life fulfillment and giving back to others. Cam inspires many to follow in his footsteps, including staff, family and friends. We hope he has inspired you today! We truly appreciate his generosity and we know that he is one of our best “Pathways Angels”.
