Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation would like to thank all corporate and leadership gift donors. Private support is critical to enabling kids with disabilities to live ordinary and sometimes extraordinary lives just like other kids. In 2009/2010, despite the global recession, Holland Bloorview benefited from many outstanding new contributions. Here are a few highlights:
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1. Alva Foundation
Alva Foundation pledged $150,000 towards the Bloorview Research Institute and Dr. Anagnostou’s study of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of young children with autism.
2. Ron Kimel
As far as we’re concerned, Ron Kimel sure knows how to throw a party! Not once, but twice Ron has hosted a private dinner party for close friends, generating $1.5 million in new donations for Holland Bloorview! We are so grateful to Ron (a past director) and his family for their generosity and leadership.
3. Capital One
Capital One is committed to enabling kids with disabilities find their rightful place in the workforce. Last year Capital One pledged $75,000 to Holland Bloorview’s Youth@Work program, bringing their total contribution to $305,000.
4. CIBC Children’s Foundation
CIBC Children’s Foundation donated $54,000 to support Holland Bloorview’s Spiral Garden, an integrated outdoor art, garden and play program.
5. George Lewis, Group Head, Wealth Management, RBC
As Campaign Chair for our new $80 million No Limits Campaign, George and his family have contributed an early, pace-setting leadership gift and demonstrated a deep, personal concern for the cause of Childhood Disability.
6. Quillsoft Limited
Fraser Shein, a Bloorview Scientist and owner of Quillsoft Limited donated $100,000 to support post doctoral research in advancing alternative & augmentative communication. The gift was inspired by The Holland Family Matching Fund. Fraser is renowned for his development of communication software tools that assist people with disabilities.
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7. Jason and Heather Smith
As a family that has been touched directly by childhood illness, Jason and Heather know firsthand the value of a place like Holland Bloorview. As an entrepreneur in the midst of building a successful business, Jason donated 150,000 shares of his company to Holland Bloorview. Now a member of the Foundation Board, Jason and his family also chaired “Kasting for Kids Rehab”, a flying fishing event, which raised more than $130,000 in its inaugural year. Is fly fishing really the “new golf”?
8. J.P. Bickell
The J.P. Bickell Foundation recently donated $25,000 to Holland Bloorview’s Interprofessional Education Program. This program trains doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, psychologists, engineers, artists and even clowns in collaboration in order to provide kids with the best comprehensive care. This unique approach enables Holland Bloorview to be the premier training ground for childhood disability experts. Since 1979, J.P. Bickell Foundation has donated over $178,000 to Holland Bloorview.
9. The Steele Family
Barbara Steele is a past Chair & President of the Board of Bloorview Childrens Hospital, and its Foundation board. Reflecting her passion for children with special needs and honouring her years of service, her children have established two important funds: The Barbara L. Steele Childhood Disability Fund for Research & Innovation, and The Barbara L. Steele Childhood Disability Fund for Education & Training. The Steele Family has generously contributed more than $775,000 to Holland Bloorview.
10. Peter and Catherine Clark
Since 1995, Peter and Catherine Clark have been loyal Holland Bloorview donors. They have donated over $38,000 to help kids with disabilities achieve their personal best.
11. Peter and Brigitte Anderson
Peter and Brigitte Anderson have generously contributed $100,000 to establish The Peter and Brigitte Anderson Childhood Disability Fund. This fund helps support and sustain priority projects so Holland Bloorview can push beyond the traditional boundaries of healthcare.
12. The Bridle Bash Foundation
A collection of our neighbours in the Bridle Path area of Toronto have been getting together for years to celebrate their friendships and to support good causes. The Bridle Bash Foundation’s 2009 event raised more than $10,000 in support of Dr. Chau’s Lab at Holland Bloorview. Their mission is to provide financial support to charities focused on health research, treatment and support for adults and children.
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