Dr. Hugh Robertson’s dazzling career in Radiology took place mostly in American Universities including Johns Hopkins, Louisiana State University, and Tulane. A sought-after lecturer, he had an international speaking career and was a visiting professor in 10 countries. Here in Northern Ontario, though, he will be most remembered for his philanthropy, as when it came […]
Leaving a legacy can mean different things to different people. For some it may be about how you want to be remembered by your family, your community, or perhaps by the world! A gift designated to a charity and/or charities is one way to leave a legacy. However, leaving a legacy can also be established […]
By: Cindy Levanto-Kawahara Glenys Rae Huskie passed away on September 25th, 2020 at the age of 85, but her beautiful smile lives on in photographs and memories. She was predeceased by her husband John William “Jack” Huskie in 2016 and although Glenys and Jack did not have any of their own children, Glenys’ children were […]
There are many reasons to consider a legacy gift. It’s a great way to ensure your memory lives on forever. It’s a way of acknowledging a charity that has had an impact on your life or the lives of those important to you, and will help the charity continue their important work. In addition, there […]
Legacy Giving goes by many names: planned giving, estate giving or legacy giving. It refers to the forethought and action of a donor to make a gift to charity that will either be realized at a future date or through the donor’s estate. While donors make gifts to charity all the time, the significance of […]
St. Joseph’s Foundation is extremely grateful to donors who have chosen to leave a legacy gift to us this year. This past year St. Joseph’s Foundation has been the recipient of planned gifts totaling $377,916. Generous community members recognized through their donation the support they or a family member received from St. Joseph’s Care Group. […]
Spring is in the air and many of us here at NOSM are celebrating the arrival of brighter days ahead. While the global health situation is still ever present in our lives, this has not stopped our students from embracing the “new normal” and continuing to thrive. Supporting NOSM students has been at the forefront […]
The Thunder Bay Community Foundation is ecstatic to announce that over $1,000,000 was distributed to deserving students and organizations in 2020! During 2020, the world faced great uncertainties due to the global pandemic. The Thunder Bay Community Foundation aimed to help individuals and organizations during this tough time. We were able to distribute over $1,000,000 […]
Tracey Boyechko, mom to past client Samantha, recently stated, “It takes a special person to work with the children and families at George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, and Kim Sjolund has been one of those special people”. March 31, will mark a bittersweet day for the Centre as Kim wraps up her 22 year career to […]
Beverly and Dave Knutson are generous donors to the Health Sciences Foundation, and have included a gift of life insurance as an additional way to ensure their support is provided even when they have passed. For Dave and Bev Knutson, a gift of life insurance was a reasonably affordable way for them to guarantee a […]