Baycrest

Volunteers honoured during appreciation week Guests learn how to leave a lasting legacy S peaking to guests at a well- attended Volunteer Appreciation Brunch in June, Vice-Chair of the Baycrest Foundation Board Anita Lapidus said Baycrest would not be here today if it was not for the volunteers and donors who founded the Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home in 1918, and all those who support it now. "Every facet of the organization is touched by your good work," she said, thanking the volunteers in the audience for their contributions to care, research and special events. In addition to being recognized for their contributions, volunteers heard from guest speaker Peter Seligman, an estate and insurance advisor, about legacy giving and how to minimize taxes and maximize the size of a charitable donation. The theme of his presentation was, "We're moving forward because you're giving back." Seligman is a Baycrest volunteer and long-time donor whose parents received end-of-life care at Baycrest. He has been one of the top fundraisers in the Barrie to Baycrest cycling ride over the past 20 years. For information on how to make a legacy gift to Baycrest, please contact Becki Willoughby at 416-785-2500, ext. 3895 or Joanne Gittens at ext. 2023. 4 Photos left to right: Jettie Schochet (r), Palliative Care volunteer, received the Judy Gwartz Volunteer award for leadership from Jack Gwartz and Shelly Allen; Rosalee Berlin, recipient of the Polly Levi Volunteer Recognition award for mentorship; Geetha Jeyapragasan (l) recipient of the Willian Kagan volunteer award for outstanding youth, with Shaira Wignarajah, recipient of the Volunteer Toronto Legacy award. Photos left to right: Volunteers (centre l-r) Jean Gamble and Rachamim Friedman receive certificates for their hours of service presented by Directors' Gina Carvalho (l) and Margot DaCosta. Recipients of the Eglinton – Lawrence Outstanding Volunteer Awards presented by Mike Colle (c), Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament.

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