Jody Lavoie, a Broker with Royal LePage Team in Ottawa, is the creator of the Renovation Challenge. In an effort to become more involved in the community, this past year Jody purchased a dated 3 bedroom bungalow in Ottawa. With the help of countless volunteers, sponsors, past clients and friends, Jody redesigned the home, demolished the inside and rebuilt it into a trendy home with a long list of little extras to come along with it. (Like the 42” flat screen TV from Rogers!) Once renovations were complete Jody sold the property. He took all the profit from the sale and made a donation to two worthy charities helping the community; the Ronald McDonald House Ottawa and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.
In May 2008, Jody was recognized as the individual to raise the most money in one month for the Shelter Foundation. He was given $2,500 to be donated to a local women’s shelter. This past February, Jody was also presented with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Award as Individual of the Year for Ontario, for his generous contribution. This award is given to individuals who made outstanding or extraordinary contributions of their time and effort to their local shelter and community.
Pictured above: Jody Lavoie presents a cheque to Carol Houston, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Ottawa.
