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December 14, 2010 Institute of Child Study (University of Toronto) Receives Landmark Gift
The University of Toronto has announced that Dr. Eric Jackman has donated $5 million to the Institute of Child Study – a landmark gift in Canada for early development and childhood education.
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November 24, 2010 Vancouver General Hospital Receives $12M Donation
British Columbians facing the challenge of mental illness will find new hope thanks to a historic donation in support of a new Mental Health Pavilion at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). The generous donation of $12 million by Joe & Rosalie Segal will go toward establishing a new pavilion that will be an important and integral part of the province’s mental health services according to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation president Ron Dumouchelle.
November 17, 2010 Despite Recession, Canada’s Wealthy Keep On Giving
BMO Harris Private Banking released the results of a survey today examining the charitable giving habits of high-net-worth Canadians which finds that the majority (76 per cent) believe it is important to personally give back to their community.
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October 26, 2010 Toronto’s SickKids Hospital Receives $3M Gift
Children battling cancer have more support on their side thanks to a $30-million donation to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children from Ontario philanthropists Myron and Berna Garron.
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October 13, 2010 Diamond Family Donates $3M to Help Fight Breast Cancer
Breast-cancer detection in B.C. will take a giant leap forward, thanks to a $3-million donation from the Gordon and Leslie Diamond family to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and B.C. Women's Hospital.
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