The Power of
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Dr. Laurel Linetsky-Fleisher is passionate about supporting research that drives advances in health care and — through leading by example — hopes to instill that same passion in her four sons. As the Chair of Venture Sinai Women, Laurel brings together like-minded philanthropists to invest in life-saving research at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Through dinners and exclusive discussions with top researchers, staff physicians and other medical doctors who are leaders in their fields, Laurel and her group see first-hand the impact of donor dollars on the future of health care.

Judy Wells has been sober for over 30 years, thanks in large part to the care she received for her mental illness and addiction — a type of care that many Canadians need but do not receive. As a result, she is championing a $3-million campaign to fund an endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine Addiction and Mental Health. This Chair will be held by a clinician-researcher who will conduct studies to improve emergency care for people with mental illness and addiction.

Maxine Granovsky Gluskin is a visionary. She’s a fundraising powerhouse and an inspirational leader, but most importantly Maxine is a trailblazer. As the first female Co-Chair of Sinai Health Foundation’s Board of Directors (2020 – 2023), Maxine helped guide our organization to unprecedented fundraising success, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Embodying the legacy of the tenacious founders of Mount Sinai Hospital, Maxine is a genuine champion for diversity, equity and inclusion. She devotes her generosity, compassion, dedication and tenacity to the betterment of Canada through philanthropy and volunteerism.

WeShall Investments began its partnership with Sinai Health in 2023, by participating in the inaugural Raptors for Research basketball tournament, in support of Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. But it’s not just a love of basketball that drew WeShall Investments to Raptors for Research, it was the opportunity to do good and give back. WeShall Investments is built on strong partnerships and shared values; uniting its team for one important cause was its motivation for playing. But, more than just a fun day on the court, Raptors for Research provided WeShall Investments with an impactful chapter in its philanthropic journey.

Twenty years ago, a group of Toronto cycling enthusiasts named themselves the Spokespeople, and decided to use their fall bicycle ride to fundraise for causes close to their hearts. For the Spokepeople’s 20th anniversary ride, they chose to fundraise for the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care (TLCPC) at Sinai Health. The TLCPC provides compassionate care to patients and their loved ones during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. The support raised by their ride will enhance the delivery of compassionate, person-centred care and fuel research to improve care across the globe.

Advocate, leader, trailblazer: this is Catherine Murray. Through her work as a TV anchor, Catherine shares financial insights with her audiences. She is passionate about women succeeding in finance and all endeavours and aims to inspire others with her own successes. Catherine joined the Sinai Health Foundation Board of Directors in 2022 and is a key member of our Investment and Finance Committee. She has also become a supporter and advocate for our Centre for Mature Women’s Health campaign.

Passionate about supporting its community, National Bank is a longstanding Sinai Health Foundation partner. National Bank has a focus on equipping health-care workers and allied health professionals with financial education opportunities, delivering on its commitment to ensuring accessibility to financial literacy. It is proud to be Sinai Health’s official Nursing Week sponsor and provider of educational workshops.

Lillian and Stanley Cash let nothing slow them down. A life-long interest in health and wellness fuels their ongoing active lifestyle. Now in their late 80s, they scuba dive, sail and ride their motorcycles together. Another constant in their lives has been Mount Sinai Hospital. Mount Sinai has supported their family’s health in many ways, from the birth of their children to various surgeries over the years. The couple has supported many programs at Sinai Health including cancer care and women’s and infants’ health. Recently Lillian and Stanley made their second $1-million gift to Sinai Health in support of our Azrieli Medical Fellowship program, which funds training for Israeli medical fellows at Mount Sinai Hospital.

“I think it's important for philanthropy to be accessible and for you to be aware of what and who you are giving to. I like supporting Future Sinai’s Hot Topics program because it brings people in and allows them to understand all the great things that happen within our organization in a way that is accessible, engaging, interactive and fun.”

Celine Nathoo

“People who don’t know about the incredible work happening at Hennick Bridgepoint are lucky because it means they have never needed to access our hospital’s services. But for people who do, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital is a lifeline during what will likely be the most challenging experience of their lives. The extraordinary staff whose devotion to delivering world-class care makes all the difference to patients and their families.”

Jacqueline Batista, The Prasad Family Foundation

With a strong interest in the role of preventative health care, Virginia Shanker’s support of Sinai Health and Dr. Howard Ovens is deeply meaningful to her. Dr. Ovens’ drive to improve access to the best medicine, based on the soundest research, resonates deeply with Virginia. With his determination to advance patient care and support emergency department research, Dr. Ovens’ integrity and expertise were the inspiration behind Virginia’s generous support of the Dr. Howard Ovens Mount Sinai 100 Chair.