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1917 · Thursday, 24, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com | Friday,November November 21, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com `Ti `T Ti is s the sea season son... ng! ng for giv fo ivi vi in National Philanthropy Day®, November 15, is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy--and those people active in the philanthropic community-- have made to our lives, our communities and our world. On National Philanthropy Day®, charities around the world thank you for your support. Your involvement--whether it's mentoring, volunteering, giving, staffing an event or showing your support on social media--makes philanthropy possible, and makes National Philanthropy Day so special and meaningful. In 2011, more than 125 communities and 50,000 people around the Philanthropists honoured on Teach h your kids k dspecial the h power day of f giving Philanthropists young and old honoured altruistic concern on National Philanthropy Day for human welfare hilanthropy: The and advancement manifested by donations of money, property or work to needy persons. The word philanthropy comes from the Greek philanthropia, meaning "love for mankind." P All he wants this year (NC)--Charitable · Unisex--Choosing a unisex feeding giving the is imporEach November, National Philanthropy millions of programs--from tant throughout the year, but espetoy will not only ensure that your Day is celebrated. This special day is set hungry and clothing the needy, curing the cially during the holidays. 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Your involvement--whether it's What makes philanthropy through so special the is goodness of our hearts, by having them help you select items whose different parts can be mentoring, volunteering, staffing that no onein isNPD required of themthrough our need to connect, like toys,giving, clothing and books to give switched around to create wacky world will participate eventsto give an to event showing your in support selves. There are no national laws or regthrough our desire see a or better to families need. It on will brighten beasts, from Little Tikes, are suitand celebrations. These events social to media--makes philanthropy pos- and teach able for animal-loving boys and which mandate you must world, we come together improve someone else's holiday include ulations award ceremonies, galas, that and makesyour National Philanthropy volunteer get involved. Philanthropy quality of life sible, for all people. kids the true meaning of the girls aged three years and up. luncheons, seminarsor and other spe- the Day so special and meaningful. is so powerful and inspiring precisely Through your generosity, bil- season. · Classic--Classic toys are tried, cial events. Outstanding donors, volIn 2012, more than 125 communities because it is voluntary--that through · Durability--Durable toys will tested and true. Bright colours, unteers, corporations, foundations, lions of dollars and volunteer hours the goodness of our hearts, through our and 50,000 people around the world recognition of their work in improving for practicality and safety make these small businesses, youth in philan- are given every year to countless last for years and offer enjoyment need to connect, through our desire to participated in NPD events and celebra- their communities and their world every thropy and others will be honored on nonprofits and charities around the generations. Donating cheaply made items a guaranteed favourite for any see a better world, we come together to tions. These events included award cer- day. world. Millions and millions of pro- toys will only provide temporary fun child in need. Choose a treasure NPD in recognition of quality their work in for emonies, galas, luncheons, seminars improve the of life all people. National Philanthropy Day is formally grams--from the hungry and perhaps some heartache when your children have known and loved improving Through their communities and and other special events. Outstanding your generosity, billions of feeding supported by the Association of Fundandare clothing the donors, needy, curing the they break--also putting on Professionals for years because classic toys like their world every day. volunteers, corporations, foun-pressure dollars and volunteer hours given raising (AFP) and hundreds sick, saving the environment-- the family to replace the item. Large cars and dolls never go out of style. Whatevery makes philanthropy so year to countless nonprofits and dations, small businesses, youth in phi- of other nonprofit and for-profit organizahappen every day because of you playhouses, wooden trains or athletic Begin a new, charitable tradition special is that no one is required to charities around the world. Millions and lanthropy and others were honoured in tions throughout North America. give of themselves. There are no and your commitment to your equipment are great examples of in your family this year. After all, it's durable toys children love. the season of giving. national laws or regulations which favorite causes. is to focus on school instead of hunger. Philanthropy means: You've made a conscio us decision to improve the world l around you, with the to you means you Sharing what you have 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 thought to my own cha spital rita a bl e con trib is central to my life. utions in the communit y ­ philanthropy On the occasion of Na tional Philanthropy Da ay, I consider the wo dictionary definition rd and its meaning ­ the true meaning. not the Text BELIEVE to 20222 to make it possible. hav a e availab a le Ha aving a good life inc ludes making life f better for those out immediate circle, and side of your often for total strange rs with others, including you r time and your passion 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 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. Bruce Galloway