19 · · Thursday, Thursday,November November 24, 2011 OAKVILLE OAKVILLE BEAVER ·· www.insideHALTON.com www.insideHALTON.com 15 22, 2012 BEAVER `Ti `T Ti is s the sea season son... ng! ng for giv fo ivi vi in for human welfare National Philanthropy Day®, November 15, is the special day set and aside toadvancement recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that phimanifested lanthropy--and thoseby people active in the philanthropic community-- have made to our of lives,money, our comdonations munities and our world. On National Philanthropy Day®, property or work to charities around the world thank you for your support. Your involveneedy persons. The ment--whether it's mentoring, volunteering, giving, staffing an word philanthropy event or showing your support on social media--makes comes from philanthropy the Greek possible, and makes National Philanthropy Day so special and philanthropia, meaning meaningful. In 2011, more than 125 commu"love for mankind." nities and 50,000 people around the P h your kids k d the h power of f giving hilanthropy: The young and old honoured Teach Philanthropists Philanthropists honoured on special day altruistic concern Philanthropy Day on National (NC)--Charitable giving is impor· Unisex--Choosing a unisex tant throughout the year, but espe- toy will not only ensure that your cially the holidays. andduring millions of pro- Busy fami- donation is suitable for any child, Each November, National Philanthropy the world. Millions mandate that you must volunteer lies wrapped-up in seasonal grams--from feeding the hungry and cloth- commit- it also makes it easier for charities Day is celebrated. This special day is set aside involved. is so ments can often overlook ing the needy, curing the sick, saving the those who that may have an overabundance to recognize and pay tributeor toget the great Philanthropy powerfulthose and inspiring precisely are less fortunate. This year, environment--happen every day because of instil the of gender-specific toys on-hand, to contributions that philanthropy--and because it is you voluntary--that importance giving in your children distribute. Zanymals, animals and your commitment to of your favorite people active in the philanthropic communithrough the goodness of our hearts, by having them help you select items whose different parts can be causes. ty--have made to our lives, our communito connect, like toys, clothing and books to give switched around to create wacky world will participate in NPD events through our need On National Philanthropy Day, charities ties and our world. ourisdesire to see a better to families in need. will brighten beasts, from Little Tikes, are suitand celebrations. These events through around the world thank you for your It supWhat makes philanthropy so special world, we come together to improve someone else's it's holiday include that award ceremonies, galas, port. Your involvement--whether men- and teach able for animal-loving boys and no one is required to give of themselves. the quality of lifetoring, for all people. your kids the true meaning of the girls aged three years and up. luncheons, seminars and other spevolunteering, giving, staffing an event There are no national laws or regulations Throughor your bilseason. · Classic--Classic toys are tried, cial events. Outstanding volor generosity, showing your support on social media-- which mandate donors, that you must volunteer of dollars volunteer hours · Durability--Durable unteers,get corporations, foundations, makes philanthropy possible, and makes toys will tested and true. Bright colours, involved. Philanthropy is solions powerful and and are given every National year to countless last for years offerand enjoyment for practicality and safety make these small businesses, youth inbecause philan- it is Philanthropy Day so and special inspiring precisely voluntary-- in made philanthropy others were honoured nonprofits and charities around the generations. Donating cheaply itemsand a guaranteed favourite for in any thropy and others will be honored on of meaningful. that through the goodness our hearts, recognition of their improving their Millions protoys will only provide and temporary fun child in work need. in Choose a treasure NPD in through recognition ofneed theirto work in world. In 2012, of more than 125 communities our connect, through our and millions communities and their world every day. hungry and perhaps some heartache when your children have known and loved improving their communities and wegrams--from 50,000the people around the world participated desire to see a better world, come togeth- feeding National Philanthropy Day is formally and clothing needy, the celebrations. they break--also putting on for years because classic toys like their world every day. the quality of life NPD curing events and These eventspressure er to improve for all peo-the in supported the Association ofgo Fundraising environment-- the family to galas, replace lunthe item. Large by cars and dolls never out of style. What makes philanthropy so sick, saving the included award ceremonies, ple. (AFP) aand hundreds of other happenof every because of you and playhouses, wooden trains orProfessionals athletic Begin new, charitable tradition special is that no one is required to billions cheons, seminars other special events. Through your generosity, dol- day nonprofit and for-profit organizations and every youryear commitment to your equipment are corporagreat examples of in your family this year. After all, it's give of lars themselves. There are are no given Outstanding donors, volunteers, and volunteer hours North America. favorite causes. tions, foundations, durable toys children love. throughout the season of giving. national laws or regulations which small businesses, youth to countless nonprofits and charities around As Chairman of the Oa kville Hospital Found ation, I think about phi it's to consider the rig lanthropy a great deal. ht wa ay to inspire and eng Whether age others to suppor campaign, or to give t the new Oakville Ho tho ught to my own charita CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL spital able contributions in is central to my life. the community philan thropy FAMILY On LAW FAMILY MEDIATION theand occasion of National Philanthropy Da ay, I consider the wo dic tionary LITIGATION rd and its meaning definition - the true me CIVIL not the aning. Philanthropy means: You've made Main Street Relationships, Bay Street Results. CRIMINAL LAW a conscious decision to improve the world LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT l around you to you REAL ESTATE Ha aving a good life inc ludes making life f better for those out immediate circle, and side of your ESTATES & TRUSTS often for total stra ngers Sharing what you have ENVIRONMENTAL & MUNICIPAL with others, includ Philanthropy in suppor t of the Oakville Hospi tal Foundation means all of these things in sup port of your communit y's healthcare. "State of the art" onl y happens through phi lanthropy y, because government doesn't fund new clinical equipment. So you philanthropy, at every r dollar amount, places essential medical equipment in the hands of our caregivers. They deserve our sup port, just as you des erve the best availab healthcare. a le ing your time and your passion Halton's Law Firm , with the means you hav a e availab a le (905) www.omh.ca 842-8030 On National Philanthr opy Da ay, on behalf of the Bo ard of Directors of the Oakville Hospital Foundation and mo re importantly on beh of the thousands of live alf s you've made better because you found meaning in your philan thropy, thank you. Paul D. Stunt Owen Duguid Marian G. Gage Robert Krizman Kenneth W. Watts James McAskill Robert A. Watson Tanya A. Leedale Harold R. Watson Bruce Galloway Chairman 700 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario L6K 3W5 Oakville Hospital Foundation find fi n mea nd meanin nin ing g in n you your r philan phi hi il lan anthr hropy p , please ple lease vis visi it (905) 842-8030 · To www.omh.ca www.o www ww oak akvi vi ill leh e os ospi pita pi ta alf lfou und dat atio io on. n co c m Brian J. Hanna Jarvis G. Sheridan Larry S. Gangbar Megan M. 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