Salute to Laudable Londoners Newsletter 2013

June 2013
14th Annual Salute to
LaudableLondoners
An evening of elegance and acknowledgment
Over $18,500 Raised
April 23, 2013 marked the 14th Annual
Londoners tle and MC of nearly every
Salute to Laudable Londoners—this
Laudable event therea er, welcomed
year shining the spotlight on Bob and
the crowd and kept everyone on the
Shelly Siskind.
edge of their seats with razor-sharp
humor and insights.
The London Hunt and Country Club was
once again the se ng of an evening
Mary Beth Drake and Doug Alexander,
which saw a full house come together
long
to celebrate this great couple.
reflected with fond memories on many
me friends of the Siskinds,
of their stories accumulated in the
Well known in various circles in London
years of friendship with Shelly and Bob
as a gracious and philanthropic couple
respec vely.
me and resources while
The Siskind daughters, Cathy Siskind-
serving on the boards of many
Kelly and Heather Levite took to the
community
podium together and on behalf of their
and
organiza onal
commi ees throughout the city.
brother Michael, gave an insigh ul and
hear elt peek at what growing up with
Bill Brady, first recipient along with his
such well-travelled and philanthropic
wife Mary Ann, of the Laudable
parents meant to them.
Founda on
thanked
all
a endees for their generosity and
unveiled the Par cipa on House video
to the audience—a brief montage
highligh ng
The Laudable Londoners Co-Chairs—Diane
Thrasher, Annabelle Logan, Erin Rankin Nash
2013 also marks the 25th anniversary
the
- since its humble beginnings as a
group of parents began to lobby for
supports for their sons and daughters,
to a thriving agency with 51 loca ons
within London and Area and 350 staff
providing support and care to the over
150 individuals who call Par cipa on
House home.
Gary Jazey, President of Par cipa on
House
their families and staff.
of Par cipa on House Support Services
Bob and Shelly have spent years giving
of their
Shelly and Bob Siskind
services,
vision,
mission and needs of Par cipa on
House, starring supported individuals,
It is on behalf of these amazing
individuals that we extend our most
hear elt thanks to everyone who not
only helped us honour Bob and Shelly
for all that they do within the en re
London community, but contributed to
our great cause as well.
Thank You!
The Participation House Foundation Board of Directors extend a heartfelt Thank You to the
following individuals and organizations, in helping us honour Bob and Shelly Siskind as
our 14th Laudable Londoners.
Over $18,500 was raised to assist more than 150 adults and children with severe physical,
developmental or multiple disabilities reach their full potential in the community.
On their behalf, Thank You very much.
2CG INC.
Aaron, Sheldon and Betsy
Abbott, Anthony and Joy
Agranove, Susan
Alexander, Douglas and Anne
Alkin Corporation
Alter, Ronnee
Alzheimer Society - London and Middlesex
Atkinson, Robert
Bailey, Stewart and Beth
Black Fly Beverage Company Inc.
Dr. Stu & Beth Bailey; Carol Johnson; Bill & Ann Flemming
Blair, David & Carol
Bocking, Dr. Douglas and Mrs. E. Vivian
Bourne, Robert
Brady, William J. and Mary Ann
Brown, Deirdre
Caplan, Sandi & Paul
Caskey, James and Janet
Children’s Health Foundation
Clouston, John S. and Perry
Courneya, Robert
Dawson, Ron & June
De Shane, Wesley and Louise
Deacon, Eleanor
Decade Group Inc.
Don Adams & Associates
Drake, Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Beth
Dunne, Brian
Dyson, Fran
Ender, Arthur & Eleanor
Estabrooks, Susan
Mandala Bookstore
Fanshawe Collage
Findlay, Allen and Cathy Smith
Fisher, Anne
Fleming, Bill and Ann
Fowler, Peter and Elizabeth
Garland, Peter and Ann Hutchison
Gergely, Thomas
Alex Hanham, Gus Kotsiomitis, Bruce Turner, Dr. Vineet Nair
Girvan, David and Elizabeth
Gladstone, Arlene
Goldrath, Gail
Gomez, Phelipe
Greaves, Mark
Haldane, Nell
Hallberg, Rhonda
Hamilton, Dr. Gavin & Mrs. Beatrice
Hennessy, Jennifer
Holmes, Bill and Margaret
Innanen, Leroy TCOBI
Jazey, Deborah & Gary
Johnson, Leslie & Peter
Johnston, Carol
Jones, Glenn
Kelly, Robert and Leona
Kerhoulas, George
Kime, John and Susan
Kohn, Richard
Lawrence, Ute
Lemieux, Denis and Nancy
Little, Tony and Betsy
Logan, Annabelle
Madden, James and Susan Macphail
Maudsley, Barbara
McGarry, Marnie
McHardy, Lois Ann
McKeiver, Timothy
McKenzie, Anne
Mitchell, Pamela
Moore, S. Elizabeth
Munn, Douglas
Myny, Larry
Nash, David and Rankin-Nash, Erin
Nash, John & Margi
Paul & Judy Siskind; Joanna & Mark Greaves
Neely Shulman Chiropractic Corp.
Newell, Emilie
Nicholson, John R
Noble, Joan
Nolan, Michael
Olszowy, George and Maureen
Orr, Brian and Anderson, Jeri
Peel, William
Philip King Law Office
Porter, Graham & Marlene McGrath
RBC Royal Bank
Ritchie, Charles and Linda
Russell, Barbara
Schram, Bob & Deb
Scott, Barry and Margaret
Semotiuk, Darwin and Mary
Sexton, Catherine
Sinosic, Maria
Siskind, Paul
Sleziuk, Jason
Slota, Michael
Smith, Donald and Joan
Spriet, Andrew and Helen
Stewart, Janet
Stone, Ian and M. J.
Strickland, Ross and Doris
Szilassy, Margaret
Thackray, Peter
The Corporation of the City of London
The University of Western Ontario
Thompson, James and Beverly
Thrasher, Diane
Walzak, Phyllis
Whatmore, Peter and Elizabeth
Williamson, Marni
Tammie & Rob Ashton, Lynn Blumas
Winfield, Karen Rose
Wittstein, Ailene
Wood, Robert and Judy
Zaifman, Beverley
Zavitz Insurance Inc.
Thank You
To Our Corporate Sponsor
Participation House Foundation and the Laudable Londoners Committee
extend a warm thank you to our Corporate Sponsor -
Royal Bank of Canada
Doug Alexander
Bill Brady
Shelly Siskind
Mary Beth Drake
Siskind daughters
Cathy and Heather
A full house to honour Bob and Shelly!
Cathy Siskind-Kelly and family
Brian Dunne, Erin Rankin Nash, Bob & Shelly
Siskind, Diane Thrasher, Gary Jazey, Ellie Moore
Gary Jazey
Bob Siskind
2013 Laudable Londoners—
Bob and Shelly Siskind
Upcoming Foundation Events>>
12th Annual Leo Kirwin Golf Tournament ● August 23th ● East Park Golf Gardens
Please join us! For more information visit: www.participationhouse.com
620 Colborne Street, Unit 101, London ON, N6B 3R9 • 519-660-6635