Max lives in the village of Minden and enjoys rural life; swimming, camping, hiking, canoeing, growing a garden, and flying a Cessna 172 (private pilot!). The Reverend Max Ward is an Ordained United Church of Canada Minister. Max volunteers in the community in a number of ways.

“As a cancer survivor myself, I know how cancer can really change your life and your perspective on life.  I was diagnosed with skin cancer, Melanoma, in 2005. It rocked my world. Fortunately, it was caught in time. I feel I have been given a second chance at life! I want to help others to experience the care and support I received.  Not everyone comes from a supportive community so that is why I support the programs of Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre. It means the world to me that I can actively help so many other people in my own small way.”