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DONORS IN ACTION
Not all heroes wear scrubs. Last year, more than 8,000 donors gave generously to help us raise $5.2 million in support of our frontline workers. Here are just a few of our donor heroes.
Armour Insurance Brokers
Armour Insurance Brokers Ltd. stepped forward to support compassionate health care with a generous $500,000 matching gift to the Health Care Heroes campaign.
“We are going through the toughest time in 100 years. The only way our health system can survive is to have enough funds for equipment, education and facilities,” said Sukhdeep Kang, CEO. “Contributing even a small amount will help to enhance the services for all of us. We are thankful that we are fortunate enough to be able to give back to the community.”
“We are going through the toughest time in 100 years. The only way our health system can survive is to have enough funds for equipment, education and facilities,” said Sukhdeep Kang, CEO. “Contributing even a small amount will help to enhance the services for all of us. We are thankful that we are fortunate enough to be able to give back to the community.”
Steve Robinson
With a $250,000 matching gift challenge to the community, Steve Robinson, Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities, rallied support for our front line workers. As a member of Osler Foundation’s Board of Directors, Steve knows it will take the community to battle COVID-19. “Even during the most uncertain times, many of us can still afford to help where it is needed most,” he said. “By making a matching donation, I hope to encourage those that can step up, to do so.”
John Esplen, The Humberview Group
John Esplen is President, CEO and owner of The Humberview Group, a volunteer on Osler Foundation’s Board of Directors and a lifelong resident of Etobicoke, a community hit hard by COVID-19. In addition to generous gifts to the hospital over the past number of years, John made a recent contribution of $100,000 to help support Etobicoke General’s pandemic response.
“Every great community deserves a great hospital. If you live or work in Etobicoke, you’ve only got one hospital and it’s Etobicoke General,” said John.
“Every great community deserves a great hospital. If you live or work in Etobicoke, you’ve only got one hospital and it’s Etobicoke General,” said John.
Sajjad Ebrahim
Inspired by Osler’s frontline staff, Sajjad Ebrahim and his family matched donations up to $100,000 to the Health Care Heroes campaign. The gift was in honour of acquaintance and new Osler President and CEO, Dr. Naveed Mohammad’s “compassion and incredible business acumen”.
“Those of us in a position to give have an obligation to step forward in these times of crisis,” said Sajjad. “What better way than to support the hospitals and the frontline health care workers—the heroes of our nation.”
“Those of us in a position to give have an obligation to step forward in these times of crisis,” said Sajjad. “What better way than to support the hospitals and the frontline health care workers—the heroes of our nation.”
World Financial Group
In 2020, World Financial Group donated a total of $280,000 to several organizations across the country, with the largest gift of $100,000 going to support Osler’s Health Care Heroes campaign.
“We have 2,200 licensed service providers in Ontario. The major part of my business is here so this is why we chose the major donation for Osler,” said Raja Dhaliwal, Executive Chairman. “Our mission is ‘no family left behind’ and I think this is the time to step up and stand with people.”
“We have 2,200 licensed service providers in Ontario. The major part of my business is here so this is why we chose the major donation for Osler,” said Raja Dhaliwal, Executive Chairman. “Our mission is ‘no family left behind’ and I think this is the time to step up and stand with people.”
BVD Petroleum
BVD Petroleum recognized the important work of Osler staff and physicians with a generous gift of $100,000 to the Health Care Heroes campaign. “Especially in this time it is our duty to contribute whatever we can to help our health care heroes,” said President Bikram Dhillon.
“They are putting their lives at risk to look after people and it becomes our dire responsibility to look after them. I encourage other people in the community to contribute whatever they can because every penny counts.”
“They are putting their lives at risk to look after people and it becomes our dire responsibility to look after them. I encourage other people in the community to contribute whatever they can because every penny counts.”
Argo Development Corp
ARGO Development Corporation has more than 25 years’ experience building communities within Brampton, and throughout Peel and Halton Regions. For President Fabio Mazzocco, health and wellbeing is at the forefront of every community they establish.
“Nothing is more important than the health of our community members, and with this donation we hope to empower and support the continued COVID-19 response. I encourage everyone to help out in any way they can—small or large. It's the right thing to do.”
“Nothing is more important than the health of our community members, and with this donation we hope to empower and support the continued COVID-19 response. I encourage everyone to help out in any way they can—small or large. It's the right thing to do.”
Maple Lodge Farms
Among their philanthropic efforts, health care is a priority for Maple Lodge Farms. When the pandemic struck, they continued to support local care with a generous gift to the Health Care Heroes campaign.
“It's important for those who can to help frontline workers who are fighting tirelessly against this disease right now,” said Kristina Joyner, Member of the Maple Lodge Farms Board of Directors. “Without them, we wouldn't stand a chance against COVID and it's where the focus needs to be with regard to giving.”
“It's important for those who can to help frontline workers who are fighting tirelessly against this disease right now,” said Kristina Joyner, Member of the Maple Lodge Farms Board of Directors. “Without them, we wouldn't stand a chance against COVID and it's where the focus needs to be with regard to giving.”
ICNA Relief
ICNA Relief Canada was one of the first organizations to reach out and support William Osler Health System’s (Osler) COVID-19 response with a gift of $70,000.
“ICNA Relief Canada is pleased to support Osler as they mobilize for the challenges ahead,” said Ijaz Tahir, Chair, ICNA Relief. “Through this donation, we are helping to realize our mission to provide an immediate response during times of disaster and to implement programs that alleviate human suffering.”
“ICNA Relief Canada is pleased to support Osler as they mobilize for the challenges ahead,” said Ijaz Tahir, Chair, ICNA Relief. “Through this donation, we are helping to realize our mission to provide an immediate response during times of disaster and to implement programs that alleviate human suffering.”
Amazon Canada and Amazon Logistics
At Amazon, serving the community’s urgent needs is always a priority area for giving, and now more than ever, the company is committed to supporting the communities in which they operate, including Brampton.
With a total contribution of $65,000 to Osler Foundation’s Health Care Heroes campaign, Amazon Canada and Amazon Logistics are helping to ensure critical care is available where their employees live and work.
With a total contribution of $65,000 to Osler Foundation’s Health Care Heroes campaign, Amazon Canada and Amazon Logistics are helping to ensure critical care is available where their employees live and work.
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