Dr. Balfour Mount, F.R.C.S.C., is a urologist and surgical oncologist. He pioneered palliative care and founded the hospice movement in Canada. He was founding director of the Royal Victoria Hospital Palliative Service, and he established the McGill Palliative Care and Integrated Whole Person Care programs. He is also a much-loved teacher.

Jean Vanier is founder of L'Arche and a spokesperson for all who are marginalized. Maclean's magazine has called him "A Canadian who inspires the world." Both Balfour Mount and Jean Vanier speak from the profound integrity of lives given fully to the vision and values they present.