Coach, referee, team manager, senior team president, Junior league commissioner, Western league commissioner, convenor of both Minto and Mann Cup finals; Wally Donaldson has done them all.

He was involved with lacrosse at all levels from 1955 to 1990. As president of the Vancouver, British Columbia, Burrards Senior Club he vigorously promoted all aspects of lacrosse, and brought financial stability to the team. His peers recognized his tireless efforts, as he was named "Executive of the Year" by the Western Lacrosse Association in 1988.