Thank you for making a difference in so many people's lives.
March of Dimes relies upon the generosity of donors to help fund out programs. Due to space limitations, only those donors who made gifts of $1,000+ or whose giving has reached cumulative $5,000+ in 2010-2011.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these important lists. We apologize for any errors or omissions.
JONAS SALK CIRCLE OF FRIENDS®
The Circle commemorates Dr. Jonas Salk's life-saving and humanitarian work in the development of the first polio vaccine and recognizes the contribution of our exceptional donors.
Categories of giving include:
| Pioneer |
$100,000.00 - $499,999.99 |
| Discoverer |
$500,000.00 - $999,999.99 |
| Visionary |
$1,000,000+ |
Jonas Salk Circle of Friends - Pioneer
$100,000.00 to $499,999.99
Jonas Salk Circle of Friends - Discoverer
$500,000.00 to $999,999.99
THE PAUL MARTIN SR. SOCIETY®
Paul Martin Sr. spent 39 years in federal politics and a lifetime serving Canadians.
The Paul Martin Senior Society recognizes outstanding donors who follow the inspirational legacy of a great Canadian who, as Minister of Health and Welfare, introduced universal polio vaccination to Canada.
Categories of giving include:
| Member |
$5,000.00 - $9,999.99 |
| Patron |
$10,000.00 - $24,999.99 |
| Benefactor |
$25,000.00 - $49,000.00 |
| Investor |
$50,000.00 - $99,999.99 |
Member:
- Margaret Bates
- Dr. & Mrs. Moshe Baum
- Rosemary Beech
- Casco Incorporated
- Grant Brooks
- Mary L. Cageoge
- Michael Cook
- Bob Cronin
- Dr. Dale Dantzer
- Howard D. Falls
- William N. Grey
- Delmar International Inc.
- Ernst & Young LLP
- Ross Hamlin
- Lee Harding
- Maura Harrington
- Tina Harvey
- Glynis Henry
- Marion Holmes
- George McCowan
- Gail Mores
- Robert Morris
- Steve Laciak
- Stewart McKelvey
- Marion Jean Wellwood
- Aroga Marketing Group Inc.
- The Great-West Life Assurance Company
- Hunt’s Healthcare Inc
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Richmond Hill Mobility Accessibility Foundation
- Wrigley Canada Employees Charity Trust
- Zinner & Company Ltd.
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- Joseph Natywary
- Elizabeth Nelson
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
- PCA Services Inc.
- Marion Potter
- Quatro Group Software Systems Inc.
- James Saloman
- David Self
- Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Snell
- Karan Stemmler
- Therapist's Choice Medical Supplies
- Ian Scott Tollerton
- Mark A. Larmon
- Ann Lovering
- Hollis Macpherson
- James McKinnon
- Anne More
- Rod D. Mundy
- Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Rolfe
- Cicely A. Scroggs
- Catherine A. Sherrard
- Rosemary Speirs
- Jeffrey B. Steckley
- Dianne Tyers
- Robert Vigerut
- BMO Bank of Montreal
- Home Depot Canada
- TD Bank Group
- Torys LLP
- WBA
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Patron:
- Marjorie Allen
- Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Margaret Barefoot
- Alexander Beaton
- Mrs. Sari Beyer
- BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
- DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd.
- Lorne & Helen Dueck
- GenX Inc.
- Barbara Goldring
- Paul Fink & Beth Gorbet
- HDR Architecture Associates Inc.
- Honourable Paul Hellyer
- Invacare Canada Inc.
JDS Fundraising Services Inc.
- Jerry Lucas
- The MacFeeters Family Fund
- Maid of the Mist Steamboat Co. Ltd.
- Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Patricia Warriner
- Mr. & Mrs. John H. Watson
- Hydro One Employee’s Pensioners Charity Trust
- Investors Group
- ISSAC Canada
- KPMG
- Lefrino & Associate
- Stewart McKelvey
- Tyco Electronics Canada
- Zinner & Company Inc.
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- Mill Employees Charity Fund of Bowater
- Mr. & Mrs. Gary McMurray
- Froim Merkur
- Margaret Meynell
- Sandra Nymark
- Mae Potton
- Mr. & Mrs. Lance Speck
- Andria Spindel
- Sunrise Medical Canada Inc.
- Kendra Toby
- Erika Wagner
- Paul R. Simpson
- Elizabeth Yan
- Dr. Albert Yee
- Michael Chao
- Henry Ens
- Dr. Lianne Tile
- AMG Medical Inc.
- Cadillac Fairview
- Dynavox Canada Inc.
- GES Canada
- Green Line Properties Limited
- Leon’s Furniture
- McInnes Cooper
- Rotary Club of Hearst
- TELUS
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Benefactor:
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- Dr. Andrew Howard
- Louise and Mark Golding
- Kino Mobility Inc.
- Scott and Janet Robinson
- New Horizons for Seniors
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Investor:
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- RBC Financial Group
- The Strahan Family
- Waverley Glen Systems
- The Strahan Family
- The Edward and Joyce Gittings Fund
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THE ELLEN FAIRCLOUGH SOCIETY®
Ontario March of Dimes acknowledges donors through The Ellen Fairclough Society® which recognizes generous donors whose contributions carry on the legacy of Canada's first female federal Cabinet Minister and honorary leader of Ontario March of Dimes 40,000 Marching Mothers®, who canvassed door-to-door in neighbourhoods across Canada raising funds for Polio research.
The Ellen Fairclough Society® recognizes donors whose contributions commemorate her pioneering spirit. Members are recognized for gifts of $1,000 - $4,999.99 during 2010-2011.
- Adelt Mechanical Works
- Sherlynn Akitt
- Amgen Canada Inc.
- Barbara Ibbitson & Associates Inc.
- Jim Bird
- Doug Boudreau
- Roel C. J. P. Bramer
- BlueStone Properties Inc.
- Murray Brasseur
- Bikers Rights Organizations of Ontario Inc.
- Bruce Power
- Business in Vancouver
- C. G. Group
- Joseph Calvano
- Capital District Health
Bonnie Cartwright
- Coldwell Banker
- Comstock Canada Ltd.
- Crossey Engineering Ltd.
- Valerie Dalton
- Devon Government Relations Inc.
Marc J. Dore
- Drug Trading Company Limited
- Eckler Ltd.
- Field Management Services
- Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.
- General Electric Canada Inc.
- Kincardine Cable TV
- Brian McKeown
- Michelle L. Miles
- Melissa Milner
- Jeanine Moore
- Dr. A. Muhunthan
- Lorraine F. Munson
- David Pauli
- Susan Rimek
- Ruth Tatham
- Janet Martin Vanenbroek
- Allsource Depot
- BMO Employee Charitable Foundation
- Bruce Telecom
- Canaccord Wealth Management
- Ceridian Canada
- Direct Alert
- Dynamic Funds
- Horizon Employees Charitable Fund
- Maxwell Cummings & Sons Holdings Ltd
- 7-Eleven Canada Inc.
- TD Bank Group
- Wellington Laboratories Inc
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- Macleod Dixon LLP
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
- Jane Matthews
- Medichair Halton
- Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
- Meridian Credit Union
- Miller Insurance
- Ontario Power Generation
- Keith Rodgers
- Saint Elizabeth Health Care
- Sherritt International Corporation
- Temec Engineering Group Limited
- The Windsor Arms Residences
- Versa Systems
- Leonard Wechsler
- John Benzezos
Peter Bromley
- Maurice A. Campbell
- George Chicules
- John & Eunice Clarke
- Gladys Clegg
- Christiane Cyr
- Domenic Dipaola
- Bob Dorrance & Gail Drummond
- Norman J Emblem
- David M. Fisher
- Marc Gold
- Steve Hummel
- Elaine Jensen
- Belinda Kwirant
- K. Langford
- Jane W. Pitfield
- Howard Rae
- George Ray
- Kyle J. Robillard
- Jenelle Ross
- Faida Smale
- Mr. & Mrs. John Stein
- Lowen Weizel
- W. Brett Wilson
- Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
- Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
- Certified General Accountants of Ontario
- Dollar Tree Stores Canada Inc.
- E.S. Fox Ltd.
- Knights of Colombus – Wendover Council
- Presvac Systems
- Scodesign Distribution Inc.
- Tweedale Sewer & Water
- Wing’s Food Products
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SPECIAL DONATIONS
Campers Helping Campers
Foundations
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco Employee Donation Fund
- AWB Charitable Foundation
- Baagwating Community Association
- Bishop Alexander Carter Foundation
- Bradstreet Family Foundation
- D.H. Gordon Foundation
- Derick Brenninkmeyer Charitable Foundation
- John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton Foundation
- Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation
- Fleming Foundation
- Harmonize for Speech Fund
- Harold Crabtree Foundation
- Hope Charitable Foundation
- Harrison McCain Foundation
- Thos J. Johnston Foundation
- A & A King Family Foundation
- Joan & Jerry Lozinski Foundation
- MacFeeters Family Fund
- Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
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- O'Brien/Jackson Family Foundation
- Oakville Community Foundation
- Community Foundation of Ottawa
- Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
- Oscar Ascher Schmidt Charitable Foundation
- Paloma Foundation
- Dr. Samuel S. Robinson Charitable Foundation
- James Rutley Grand Memorial Fund (Toronto Community Fund)
- Tenenbaum Charitable Foundation
- Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
- Lee Tak Wai Foundation
- Walker Wood Foundation
- Honey & Leonard Wolfe Family Charitable Foundation
- D & F Zurbrigg Family Foundation
- Messorah Tzedakah Foundation
- National Steel Car Employee Donation Fund
- Wesley and Mary Nicol Charitable Foundation
- James & Alfreda Parlee Fund
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Bequests
- Estate of Linda Burwash
- Estate of Catherine Brook
- Estate of Lillian Evelyn Bloom
- Estate of Alan Bray Chamberlain
- Estate of Ada Isabel Davey
- Estate of Charles Drew
- Estate of Tatsuo Hayashi
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- Estate of Doris May Herridge
- Estate of Ruth Lindsey
- Estate of E. Gertrude Martin
- Estate of Stanley Rae Robins
- Estate of Eva Pauline Smith
- Estate of John A. Sanderson
- Estate of Ethel Jean Southworth
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Life Insurance Pledges
- Fraser Deacon
- Michael Goodman
- Patricia Maguire
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- Andria Spindel
- Jerry Lucas
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Agencies and Service Clubs
- Capreol Lions Club
- Club Rotary De Hearst
- Knights of Columbus
- Canadian Paraplegic Association
- Ontario Federation of Cerebral Palsy
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- Baagwating Community Association (Charitable Arm of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino)
- Muscular Dystrophy Society
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Special Events Sponsors
Gifts in Kind
- 96.9 Jack FM
- Alliance Atlantis
- Astral media
- A Channel News (London)
- GES Canada
- CHUM Radio
- CHUM Kingston
- City of Kingston
- Coca-Cola
- Cogeco
- CORUS Entertainment
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Grant Brooks
- Kingston Whig Standard
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entartainement
- John Benzezos
- George Chicules
- Gladys Clegg
- Lorraine F. Munson
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- Q107 Toronto & Calgary
- The Chronicle Herald
- Global Toronto
- Joseph E. Toby
- Union Gas
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
- Roach’s Taxi Ltd
- Robert Lowrey Piano Experts
- Rogers Radio 96.9 Jack FM (Vancouver)
- Shabri Properties Ltd.
- PAR Print
- ONESTOP Network
- Christiane Cyr
- Ann Lovering
- Michelle L. Miles
- John Stein
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LOCAL HEALTH INTEGRATION NETWORK (LHIN) FUNDERS
- Central LHIN
- Central East LHIN
- Central West LHIN
- Champlain LHIN
- Erie St. Clair LHIN
- Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN
- Mississauga Halton LHIN
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- North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN
- North East LHIN
- South East LHIN
- Toronto Central LHIN
- Waterloo Wellington LHIN
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Government Grants
Without government support and recognition of the needs of people with physical disabilities, many of our programs and services would not be possible. We thank the Provincial and Federal governments for their contributions.
Join a Giving Society
Membership in a Giving Society is an exceptional way to help us continue the tradition of ensuring people with physical disabilities lead lives of independence and dignity.
Please consider becoming a member at any level, and help us create a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities.
Contact Us
For more information call our Fund Development Department 1-800-263-3463 ext. 7342.