When he passed away in April, his family wanted to create a permanent legacy for him.

They reached out to the Community Foundation and we responded by immediately setting up a temporary fund to receive memorial donations while the family tended to other pressing matters. Donations poured in from family and friends; many sent with beautiful remarks about Gord which we shared with the family.

In total, over $12,000 was raised.  After exploring their options, the family decided to establish the Gordon Rodgers Memorial Fund as a permanent endowment fund with the annual income directed to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to enhance the experience of trail users on the Cataraqui and K&P trails, which Gord loved.