Donna May has been quietly serving the community of Okanagan Falls for over 65 years. The entire community is her extended family. She instituted the Breakfast program at the local elementary school, she leads the Emergency Social Service Team, she ran the local Red Cross shop for over 20 years, and she is essential to the Heritage Society, its museum and thrift shop. Donna May has served as Recreation Commission Director and has held all executive positions with the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary. She was the forestry coordinator during the Vaseaux Lake fire in 2003 and she volunteers for dozens of events and programs that help her community.
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