19 · Thursday, November 24, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, November 15, 2013 | 12 `Ti `T Ti is s the sea season son... i ng! ng for giv fo iv 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 powerday 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 (NC)--Charitable giving is impor· Unisex--Choosing a unisex millions of proEach November, National Philanthropy the world. Millions and tant throughout the year, but espetoy will not only ensure that your Day is celebrated. This special day is set aside grams--from feeding the hungry and clothcially during the holidays. Busy famidonation is suitable for any child, to recognize and pay tribute to the great ing the needy, curing the sick, saving the mandate that you must volunteer lies wrapped-up in seasonal commitit also makes it easier for charities contributions that philanthropy--and those environment--happen every day because of or get involved. Philanthropy is so ments can often overlook those who that may have an overabundance people active in the philanthropic communi- you and your commitment to your favorite powerful and inspiring precisely are less fortunate. This year, instil the of gender-specific toys on-hand, to ty--have made to our lives, our communi- causes. because it is voluntary--that importance of giving in your children distribute. Zanymals, animals On National Philanthropy Day, charities ties and our world. through the goodness of our hearts, by having them help you select items whose different parts can be What makes philanthropy so special is around the world thank you for your supthrough our need to connect, like toys, clothing and books to give switched around to create wacky world will participate in NPD events that no one is required to give of themselves. port. Your involvement--whether it's menthrough our desire to see a better to families in need. It will brighten beasts, from Little Tikes, are suitand celebrations. These events There are no national laws or regulations toring, volunteering, giving, staffing an event world, we come together to improve someone else's holiday and teach able for animal-loving boys and include which award mandate ceremonies, galas, that you must volunteer or or showing your support on social media-- the quality of life for all people. y our kids the true meaning of the girls aged three years and up. luncheons, seminars and other speget involved. Philanthropy is so powerful and makes philanthropy possible, and makes Through your generosity, bil- season. · Classic--Classic toys are tried, cial events. Outstanding donors, vol- it is voluntary-- National Philanthropy Day so special and inspiring precisely because lions of dollars and volunteer hours · Durability--Durable toys will tested and true. Bright colours, unteers, that corporations, foundations, in philanthropy and others were honoured in through the goodness of our hearts, meaningful. are given every year to countless practicality last for years and offer enjoyment for and safety make these small businesses, youth in philanIn 2012, more than 125 communities and recognition of their work in improving their through our need to connect, through our and charities the generations. cheaply made items guaranteed favourite thropy and others willabe honored on wenonprofits communities andatheir world every day. for any 50,000 around people around the world Donating participated desire to see better world, come togethworld. Millions and millions of protoys will only provide temporary fun child in need. Choose treasure NPD in er recognition of their work in National Philanthropy Day is a formally to improve the quality of life for all peo- in NPD events and celebrations. These events grams--from feeding the hungry and perhaps some heartache when your children have known and loved improving their communities and included award ceremonies, galas, lun- supported by the Association of Fundraising ple. and clothing the needy, curing the they break--also putting pressure on for years because classic toys like their world Through every day.your generosity, billions of dol- cheons, seminars and other special events. Professionals (AFP) and hundreds of other sick, saving the environment-- the family to replace the item. Large cars and dolls never go out of style. Whatlars makes philanthropy so and volunteer hours are given every year Outstanding donors, volunteers, corpora- nonprofit and for-profit organizations happenaround every day because of you playhouses, woodenyouth trains orthroughout athletic Begin a new, charitable tradition special is no one is required to charities North America. tions, foundations, small businesses, tothat countless nonprofits and 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. 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 Philanthropy means: You've made a conscio us decision to improve the world l around you, with the to you means you 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. Sharing what you have Community involvement is what we're all about Our monetary and in-kind donations exceed $300,000 annually to non-pro t and community groups In additon to providing community news, sports, entertainment and business 3 times a week, The Oakville Beaver newspaper takes pride in the fact that we support the organizations that make Oakville the caring community it is. 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