Lacrosse, Builder, Inducted 2018 |
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A physician by training, it’s fair to say Dr. Don Hedges has had his fingers on the pulse of a multitude of sports in the Lower Mainland for over 30 years. A long-time supporter and volunteer, Dr. Hedges has provided invaluable medical support to a host of amateur and pro teams, including the Coquitlam Adanacs, the Vancouver Stealth, the Vancouver Whitecaps, the New West Hyacks high school football team and the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club, as well as provincial and national team programs.
With the Adanacs, Hedges took on every role that was required between 1987 to 2012, serving as governor, team president, physician, supporter, fundraiser and fan. Although loyal to his team, he followed the traditional Hypocratic Oath and helped anyone who required it, volunteering as chairman and physician for the Western Lacrosse Association, as well as three junior teams. He played a major, behind the scenes role in Coquitlam’s 2001 Mann Cup championship, and has organized numerous trips and donations in support of lacrosse in Costa Rica.
Dr. Hedges was elected into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and was voted the Physician of the Year (2013) in Community Sports Medicine. His benevolent dedication to sports and the athletes have enriched his hometown of Coquitlam and many communities beyond.