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Should You Donate to a Charity that’s Flush with Cash? (Canadian Family Offices)
Donors might wonder if their philanthropy could be more effective if given to smaller groups or those hurting for donations. Canadians are generous givers. We’re among the top 10 most generous countries in the world, according to the Charities Aid Foundation. The biggest individual donation given in Canada recently was from the late Winnipeg business owner Miriam Bergen, whose gift to the Winnipeg Foundation last year was valued at almost $500 million.
Wining and Dining for a Healthy Cause (Globe and Mail)
Founded in 2005 by Todd Halpern, president of Halpern Enterprises, the celebrated event is part of a weekend of festivities that make up the Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival – an annual fundraiser to support medical research and innovations at UHN. To date, the fest has raised more than $132-million.
Sophie’s Empathy Inspires Patients and Soldiers (CBC)
John Baldwin was introduced to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, briefly outside a room at Toronto Rehab the other day. But it was his second encounter with Sophie about 20 minutes later in the gym, where he was doing therapy on an exercise machine, that particularly stands out in his mind.
The Circuit: Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival (CJN)
Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival is the largest two-day event of its kind, uniting esteemed chefs and wine producers from Toronto and around the world with the brightest minds in medical research to support UHN’s world-leading programs. Founded by Todd Halpern, the festival features a series of private dinners in homes across Toronto and a live auction. Grand Cru has raised over $132 million for UHN since its inception in 2005—this year alone, more than $5 million was raised to support research and innovation across University Health Network (UHN).
11th Annual Diwali: A Night To Shine Celebration Raises More Than $1.5m For UHN’s Toronto Rehab (South Asia Daily)
UHN Foundation hosted the 11th annual Diwali – A Night to Shine, presented by Scotiabank, in support of Toronto Rehab at University Health Network (UHN). Held at Beanfield Centre with nearly 600 guests in attendance, Diwali – A Night to Shine raised more than $1.5 million and counting for world-leading rehabilitation care and research.
Everything Duchess Sophie Got Up To On Her Royal Visit to Toronto (The Kit)
“It’s been fantastic to be back in Toronto, it’s such a friendly and positive city,” the duchess said. “Having been Patron of Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals since 2005, I’ve seen over many years how they are always moving health care forward while continuing to put communities first. On this visit it was fascinating to hear how they are using advancements in research and technology to enhance patient care and the exciting opportunities this offers for the future. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with UHN and all the amazing supporters who do so much for the hospital.”
UHN Foundation’s: Diwali – A Night to Shine (Dolce Magazine)
Presented by Scotiabank, the gala offered the nearly 600 guests in attendance the opportunity to celebrate India’s traditions, culture and legacy through food, music and entertainment. The evening featured a curated selection of traditional Indian food as well as dance performances by Bollywood Dance School Canada.
Duchess of Edinburgh takes part in movement exercises as she meets patients and staff at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Daily Mail)
The Duchess of Edinburgh cut a sophisticated figure today as she arrived at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute during her five-day visit to Canada. Sophie, 58, opted for a dark brown trouser suit by Gabriela Hearst for the final day of her trip, which kicked off last Friday. Her Royal Highness, who took part in several exercises during her tour, met with frontline healthcare workers, researchers and patients to learn more about the medical innovations at University Health Network (UHN).
Top chefs raise more than $5M for University Health Network (Toronto Sun)
Top chefs from across the city and around the world volunteered their time to prepare and cook a series of private dinners as part of the UHN Foundation’s 19th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival last month. The festival pairs gourmet cuisine with the finest wine from around the world.
“These are life-or-death scenarios”: Meet the scientist bringing AI to Toronto hospitals (Toronto Life)
Bo Wang, the new chief AI scientist at UHN—Canada’s largest hospital network—on embracing tech, cutting down wait times and whether robots are coming for health care workers’ jobs