Sharing her love of basketball and camp
Jordan’s love for basketball and summer camp, plus the example she always set for others, moved us to start a Memorial Fund in her name. The fund recognizes those who share the same passion and values as Jordan, and who work hard to make a difference for others.
The Jordan Fawcett Memorial Award recognizes up-and-coming basketball athletes from Grey Highlands Secondary School. These athletes prove their ability in league play, show dedication at practice and in their school work, bring team spirit on and off the court, and earn the respect of others by working hard to make a difference.
Each year, two worthy individuals are awarded a week at Celtic’s basketball sports camp. Celtic brings top coaches from around the province to teach individual skills and team concepts at a residential camp, so athletes return to their school as stronger players and leaders. To learn more, visit campceltic.ca.
The Memorial Award logo, designed by Laurie Cochrane
Jordan played sports from the time she started walking. She walked right into a pair of skis and onto the slopes before age two. She went on to excel at almost every sport she tried, including soccer, cross country, track and field, volleyball and basketball.
Early on, Jordan decided basketball was her sport. Her smile grew larger and her heart pounded louder when you put a basketball in her hand, and she ran the court with the ease and speed of a racehorse. Her values guided her play on and off the court, and she set a positive example for her teammates, coaches, peers, family and friends. At the end of every game she made a point of finding the referees and shaking their hands, out of respect and good sportsmanship.
A quote from one of Jordan’s camp counsellors says it all:
“I felt lucky when I was put on her team during scrimmage or league play because she was so quick and had a great shot. I was also always happy to be paired up with her as a check because she was fair, but pushed me to run and try my hardest, and sometimes I needed that extra little bit of encouragement. But my absolute favourite thing that I liked about her, and I think many staff members would agree with me, was that no matter the drill, temperature or score Jordan could always muster up a genuine smile.”
Gazoo, camp counsellor
Jordan also loved summer camp. She attended Camp Celtic in Lion’s Head from when she was little, and later Celtic’s focused basketball camp. She grew at camp in mind, skills and spirit. She loved the friendships, and every year she invited someone new to experience what she loved so much.
