Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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2010/11 Foundation highlights of the year Women of Baycrest aim to raise $5 million is making great strides in its efforts to raise $5 million for a new research chair in women's brain health and aging, as well as innovative education initiatives. Through memberships, corporate support and special events, WB has now raised close to $2 million and is supporting the work of Baycrest researchers Drs. Tiffany Chow and Norman Farb. Women of Baycrest (WB) At the Women's Brain Health Symposium launch, from left, Karen Baruch, Diane Mavrinac-Ross, Simmie Antflick, Lynn Posluns and Ellen Goldstein. This year, WB membership increased by 42 per cent from 242 members to 349, and Young Women of Baycrest (under age 35) grew by 38 per cent. On April 6, 2011, WB held its first full-day academic symposium featuring scientists from across North America, with a focus on women's brain health. A one-day public conference, The Women's Brain Health Symposium, on October 18, 2011 will feature CTV News anchor Christine Bentley as emcee and guest speaker, and actress and women's health advocate Hilary Swank. Materials from the symposia will be published in A Guide to Women's Brain Health. WB is also working on the first Brain Health Cookbook. For more information, visit womenofbaycrest.com. Tennis tournament a smashing success Aces for Alzheimer's tennis tournament was a smashing success, raising $135,000 for Alzheimer's disease research and care at Baycrest. On April 25, 2010, Mayfair Clubs once again graciously hosted and sponsored the event, which was co-chaired by Andrew Duckman and Laurence Goldstein. The second annual Of the 48 registered players, the top fundraiser was Steve Miller, who was honoured with the Harold Soupcoff Memorial Trophy. Sign-up is about to start for the 2011 tournament, which takes place on October 16. Visit baycresttennis.com for more information. The 2010 Aces for Alzheimer's committee presents a "big" cheque to Dr. William Reichman (right), president and chief executive officer of Baycrest. 2010/11 Baycrest and Baycrest Foundation Annual Report 29