About NoahStrong
Kindness, compassion, determination and bravery
The NoahStrong organization emerged from the enormous impact of Noah Dugas, who humbly united and inspired communities through his values.
Mission & values
Our mission is to honour Noah’s legacy by supporting families and communities.
We promote, facilitate and celebrate acts of kindness, selflessness and resiliency.
NoahStrong fulfills its mission of community unity and support through four value-driven platforms. We are a registered Canadian charity (#795634401 RR0001) based in North Bay, Ontario.
Noah lived his life with great compassion, empathy, and love for others. He left a lasting impression on our youth and community.
We believe in
Four ways we carry Noah’s legacy forward
$206,160 contributed
Empowering Youth
Empowering and supporting youth to become strong, resilient and community-oriented leaders, through educational outreach rooted in positive affirmations, and through celebratory awards and bursaries.
- I am kind
- I am strong
- I am helpful
- I am a leader
- I can do hard things
- I can reach my goals
- I am resilient
- I am brave
- I am loved
$22,020 contributed
Organ & Tissue Donation
Raising organ donation awareness and consideration for people of all ages.
$175,150 contributed
Supporting Families in Crisis
Unexpected medical emergencies can be scary, confusing and stressful for patients and their families. NoahStrong helps families facing them feel less alone.
$69,500 contributed
Understanding Youth Stroke
NoahStrong works with healthcare professionals to increase awareness and understanding of youth stroke, helping parents, coaches, teachers and others recognize when something may be wrong and seek care quickly.
Recognition
NoahStrong wins the Logan Boulet Award
The Logan Boulet Award recognizes and honours deceased organ and tissue donors and their families who have made a meaningful contribution to organ and tissue donation awareness, advocacy and education in Canada.
Organ donation awarenessOur team
The people behind NoahStrong
Operations Team
- Jody Luesby-DugasPresident and CEO
- Cindy Luesby GravelleOperations
Youth Advisor
- Jorja DugasYouth Advisor
Board of Directors
- Dave Dugas
- Kevin Dugas
- Glen Gravelle
- Dee Lafrance Horning
- Khouri Long
- Kelly Turcotte
- Matt Rabideau
Community partners
Stronger together
NoahStrong is grateful for the generous support of our community partners.
Make a difference
Help Noah’s kindness live on
Every gift supports youth, families in crisis, organ donation awareness and pediatric care in our communities. Tax receipts are issued for all donations.