“Mark was a busy guy,” said Marilyn McDermott when asked what always comes to mind when thinking about her late husband Mark McDermott. As a scientist and outdoorsman, Mark had a thirst for knowledge and adventure. He enjoyed testing his limits on ski slopes, on mountain ascents and, as a kayaker, on rapids and open […]
The EZ Giving Fund: How the Shemko Family Makes Giving Easy
For the Shemko family and their EZ Giving Fund, every charitable gift has a singular goal: to help make someone else’s life just a little bit safer, healthier and easier. Natalie, Drew, and their two daughters, Emma and Zoe, named the Fund for the first initials of the Shemko girls and because it’s a play […]
“I Can See Your Smile”: Remembering Graeme Moffat
“We like to talk about Graeme,” said Ken and Pearl Moffat, the loving parents of 19-year old Graeme Moffat who lost his struggle with depression and died by suicide on May 16th, 2007. Ken and Pearl, who do not shy away from openly talking about what happened, describe their son as having the best smile […]
Get To Know Karin Douglas!
Karin is The Foundation’s Office Assistant and has been a part of the team for 3 years. Her responsibilities include processing payments weekly, depositing cheques and monitoring the info@ box and mail. And probably answering your phone calls! Before joining The Foundation, Karin worked in Northern Ireland government offices and a school office. She moved […]
Get To Know Emma Shemko!
Emma Shemko is The Foundation’s Communications Assistant and the newest member of our team! Her responsibilities include executing the intricacies of communications, social media and community engagement. Born in Mississauga and raised in Oakville, Emma attended Garth Webb Secondary School and competed for Team Canada Acrobatics as part of the Oakville Gymnastics Club. She recently […]
Get To Know Raaga Mosale!
Raaga Mosale is The Foundation’s summer co-op student from White Oaks Secondary School. This summer, she’ll be working on compiling a list of prospective Fundholders, sending letters to Fundholders and brainstorming ideas for a community connection initiative. Raaga moved to Oakville when she started high school and is now entering her final year. Her goal […]
