After her husband John passed away, April Macdonald found herself responsible for implementing the philanthropic plans they had made together. She knew what causes they had identified together but had no experience with philanthropy. “John was a self-made man who came from humble beginnings,” says April. “I wanted to honour his belief that education is […]
Impact Stories
It’s All in the Family
Inspiring Generations of Giving “When you help other people you’re also helping yourself.” Rudy Peternelj learned at a young age the importance of giving back. Today, as a busy father of three teenage daughters and with a thriving career, Rudy wanted to make sure he carved out time for philanthropy. With the help of The […]
Helping People the Way Laurie Would Have
In 2012, Bruce Burrows lost his wife, Laurie, to acute myeloid leukemia. Laurie had received her diagnosis in early February of that year, but her valiant fight against the aggressive form of cancer ended too soon, in March. A year after her passing, family and friends expressed a desire to keep Laurie’s zest for life […]
