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Doug Grandy, a firefighter from Fredericton, New Brunswick, is a finalist for the Willie ORee Community Hero Award. He co-founded Rink Rebels to promote girls hockey, inspired by his sisters struggles in boys leagues. Grandy fought for equal ice time and funding, leading to a thriving program with nearly eight hundred girls. The program, named after Willie ORee, the first Black NHL player, is up for the award, which honors community heroes using hockey to uplift their communities.

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