Walter Gretzky takes a congratulatory call after learning he has been named Doro's Canadian Father of the Year. Walter and Doro are encouraging Canadians from coast to coast to "make the call" on Father's Day, and tell our dads and father figures how much they mean to us.

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Cornwall - Jun. 13, 2011 - In recognition of his extraordinary life, Walter Gretzky, one of Canada's most famous fathers, is being honoured as Canada's 2011 Father of the Year by Doro, a world leader in easy to use cell phones and devices designed especially for seniors. Walter and Doro are encouraging Canadians from coast to coast to "make the call" on Father's Day, and tell our dads and father figures how much they mean to us.

A modest man from humble beginnings, Walter Gretzky raised five children in his hometown of Brantford, Ontario inspiring and mentoring his son Wayne to become one of the greatest hockey players in the world. A fighter in his own right, Walter battled back from a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1991 and today devotes his time to helping charities and fundraisers - raising millions of dollars for worthy causes across Canada during the past 20 years.

"Being named Canada's Father of the Year is an incredible honour for me. Reminding sons and daughters to make the call on Father's Day is a message that's close to my heart," said Walter Gretzky from his Brantford home. "Over the years I have relied heavily on the phone to keep in touch with all my children, particularly Wayne who would call from the road after almost every game to let me know how things went, and of course to just to stay in touch."

"Walter Gretzky is the ultimate dad - an encouraging motivator whose hard won wisdom continues to inspire generations of youth," said Doro CEO Jerome Arnaud. "In honour of Father's Day, we are proud to name him Doro's 2011 Father of the Year. We admire him for his commitment to his family, unfailing positive attitude, and his dedication to improving the lives of others.