Mr. Speaker, I have the great honour and privilege to recognize the accomplishments of Suzanne MacLean of Vancouver. Suzanne demonstrated profound courage, remarkable strength and depth of humanity in her recent cross-Canada bicycle journey "Cycling for a Miracle".
Travelling across this vast country is always challenging, but to do so in renal failure and on peritoneal dialysis is truly unbelievable and a miracle in itself.
Suzanne set out to promote organ donation awareness and to raise money for transplant research. However, she has also instilled in us a strong sense of hope and confidence in being able to overcome traditional physical obstacles and in meeting our expectations and aspirations. She has generated tremendous public support for organ donations. The impact has already been felt; Canadians have signed their organ cards and are discussing the idea of donating.
I am proud to have had the opportunity to lend my support to Suzanne and to this worthy endeavour. Please join me in congratulating and thanking Suzanne MacLean.