message from the baycrest Foundation
board of Directors chair and the President
Importance of Supporting Baycrest
Resonates through Challenging Times
Despite a challenging economic year, fundraising revenues at the Baycrest Foundation have climbed
to impressive new heights, topping $30 million for the first time in the organization's history.
We're very proud of the hard work,
energy and creativity of our board,
volunteers and staff, and appreciate
the steadfast commitment of our
supporters.
Our fiscal health reinforces the
importance of the work being done
at Baycrest — that our goal to
transform the journey of aging is
a message that resonates loudly
with our supporters, even through
the troubled financial climate.
In keeping with our mission, this year
we have welcomed a bold new fundraising campaign, the Women of
Baycrest, led by Baycrest Foundation
Ronald Appleby, Q.C., Chair, Board of Directors
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board member Lynn Posluns. This
annual campaign supports research
in women's brain health, with the
aim of establishing at Baycrest a
new research chair in women's brain
health and aging.
Our Evening of Celebration honouring the leadership of five special
families raised more than $1.2
million. Special thanks to departing
Women's Auxiliary (WA) president
Joanne Nisker and her Gala Committee for all their hard work, and
a warm welcome to new WA president Karen Baruch. We wish Karen
and her team a successful term.
Mark Gryfe, President
