The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Mullinder as its new vice president for Saskatchewan.聽
聽鈥淭he Canadian Red Cross has a deep and strong legacy in the province of Saskatchewan, with staff and volunteers reaching thousands of people every year with training or help during times when they need it most. We are confident that Luc Mullinder is the right person to carry that legacy forward and very pleased to have him on our team as the vice president for Saskatchewan,鈥� said Conrad Sauv茅, President and CEO, Canadian Red Cross.
Mullinder brings extensive experience with the Red Cross, including seven years as the lead of the province鈥檚 philanthropy team and five years as a Red Cross Ambassador, while he was a defensive lineman with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
鈥淚 am honoured and humbled by the opportunity to lead an incredible team of staff and volunteers in this province. Together, we are committed to mobilizing the power of community by continuing to enhance the understanding of the work of the Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan,鈥� Mullinder said.聽
Building on the strong relationships he has with Red Cross supporters, communities and volunteers, Mullinder is committed to聽mobilizing the power of community by continuing to enhance the understanding of the work of the Red Cross in Saskatchewan聽in emergency preparedness and response, violence prevention, water safety and first aid.聽
Born in New Zealand and raised in Ontario, Mullinder attended Michigan State University on a football scholarship. He graduated with a degree in Family and Community Services. Mullinder was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2004, where he played eight of his nine Canadian Football League seasons, winning a Grey Cup in 2007.聽
While playing with the Roughriders, Mullinder worked as a Red Cross Ambassador during the off season, speaking with youth across the province about bullying prevention and leading support opportunities for various youth-focused workshops and training symposiums.聽
Under Mullinder鈥檚 leadership, the Red Cross has been successful in attracting support for its work from various sectors in Saskatchewan, including from corporations, foundations and individual contributors.
His philanthropy team has accomplished several successful events and campaigns 鈥� including the annual Red Gala and Power of Humanity events 鈥� raising funds for disaster response, violence prevention and other Red Cross programs in Saskatchewan.聽
In addition to his work with the Red Cross, Mullinder has maintained his connection to football as a colour commentator and radio sports analyst.聽
He will assume his new role on November 9, 2020 and looks forward to meeting with local authorities, Indigenous leaders, partners and provincial/territorial governments to continue Red Cross work in the region.聽
