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April 21, 2015
16th Annual Salute to
Laudable Londoners
An evening of elegance and acknowledgment
Over $40,000 Raised
April 21, 2015 marked the 16th
Annual
Salute
to
Laudable
Londoners. Over 115 guests and
friends gathered at Museum London
to recognize Mitchell A. Baran for
his contributions to the community.
As owner and Chairman of Trudell
Medical, Founding Chairman and
Vice-Chairman
of
Let’s
Talk
Science, Chairman of various other
local institutions, and a humble
recipient
of
various
awards,
including an honouree of the Order
of Canada and The Queen Elizabeth
II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Mitchell
Baran is a prime example of a
Laudable Londoner. Mr. Baran’s
dedication to healthcare and
community well-being is evident in
his career as well as his own time.
Guests were welcomed with the
elegant melodies of pianist Bryan
Gloyd. With its sweeping views of
the river and exquisite art, Museum
London created a warm atmosphere
of welcome and excitement as old
friends met, contacts reacquainted,
and everyone sought out Mitchell
Dr. Cal Stiller gave an honest and
heartfelt speech, sharing personal
stories and experiences with Mr.
Baran
throughout
the
years.
Baran in order to congratulate him
on his latest bestowed honour.
Bill Brady, the original Laudable
Londoner and MC to the event for
many years, welcomed guests with
his signature sharp wit and humor.
London Mayor Matt Brown took the
podium next and brought greetings
from the city, Hon. Deb Matthews
(MPP), and Hon. Ed Holder (MP), as
well as thanked Mitchell for all that
he has achieved and given to the
City of London.
Tina
Jamieson,
Chair
of
Participation House Foundation
Board of Directors, introduced Bryan
Thompson, a supported individual at
Participation House, who told his
story through a short video of his
experiences as part of the
Participation House family. After the
video, Bryan presented Mitchell with
the 2015 Laudable Londoner award.
Mitchell took the stage last, but not
least, and thanked everyone for the
encouragement and friendships over
the years. He related to Participation
House and the work that we do,
especially in the medically fragile
field, as close to his own heart.
The event was a fantastic evening
that highlighted the quality of the
very fiber that binds the London
community—this year illuminated by
the great deeds of Mitchell A. Baran.
The Participation House Foundation Board of Directors extend a heartfelt Thank You to the
following individuals and organizations, in helping us honour Mitchell A. Baran as
our 16th Laudable Londoner. Over $40,000 was raised to assist more than 300 adults and
children with severe physical, developmental or multiple disabilities reach their full
potential in the community. On their behalf, thank you very much.
Abbott, Anthony and Joy
Agranove, Susan
Alexander, Douglas and Anne
Alexander, Jim
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY—LONDON AND
MIDDLESEX
Ambrogio, Elizabeth Nancy
Balles, Joaquim
Dr. John and Carolyn Denstedt, Kim Powell
Bishop, Heather
Blair, David and Carol
Bocking, Dr. Douglas
Boothe, Paul and Patricia
Bourne, Robert
Brady, William J. and Mary Ann
Caplan, Sandi and Paul
Caskey, James and Janet
Clouston, John and Perry
Colosimo, Ottavio
Courneya, Robert
Cox, David
Dagnone, Tony and Donna
Dawson, Ron and June
De Shane, Wesley and Louise
Denstedt, Carolyn
Devlin, Peter
Drake, Ruth
Dunne, Brian
ERNST & YOUNG (Warren Granger)
Estabrooks, Susan
Brian Dunne, Sandi and Paul Caplan, Susan Estabrooks
MANDALA BOOKSTORE
Fleming, Bill and Ann
Fowler, Peter and Elizabeth
Francolini, Geno
Frijia, Vito
Good, James
Hebert, Paul
Hiscox, Robert
Holmes, Bill and Margaret
Jamieson, Tina and Bill
Jazey, Deborah and Gary
Jesty, Tom
Johnson, Leslie and Peter
Kime, John and Susan
Kryworuk, Peter and Mary
Lemieux, Denis and Nancy
LET'S TALK SCIENCE
Little, Tony and Betsy
Logan, Annabelle
Marshall, Brian
LONDON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
McDougall, Mr. Don and Mrs. Marion
McHardy, Lois Ann
McKenzie, C. Anne
Meehan, Brian
Myny, Larry
Nash, David and Erin Rankin-Nash
Nicholson, John and Margaret
Brian Orr, Elizabeth Wasko, Tina Jamieson, Bill Jamieson,
Sarah Jamieson, Brian Dunne
Nolan, Michael
Orr, Brian and Anderson, Jeri
Parker, Crystal
Paterson, Robert and Angie
Pickard, Mark
Pohanka, Michael
Porter, Graham and Marlene McGrath
Powell, Martha
Puhl, Norman and Sharon
Rorabeck, Cecil and Linda
Rundle, Howard and Lynda
Russell, Barbara
Schwartz, Peter
Sexton, Fred and Catherine
Sinosic, Maria
Siskind, Robert G. and Shelly
Slemko, Gerald and Penelope
Spriet, Andrew and Helen
Stewart, Janet
STILCO CORPORATION (Calvin Stiller)
Strickland, Doris
Szilassy, Margaret
Thrasher, Diane
Tucker, Dr. David and Mrs. Barbara
Turnbull, Miriam
Vitkauskas, Cathy
Wall, William and Diane
Wallis, Kathy and David
Dana James, Paul Booth, Cathy Vitkauskas
Walzak, Phyllis
Wasko, Elizabeth
Whatmore, Peter and Elizabeth
Willis, Rod and Faye
Wood, Robert and Judy
Yeomans, Jim
Young, Kate (Cathy)
Zamprogna, Orlando and Ann
Thank You
Thank you to Mitchell A. Baran for
his generous support
To Our Supporters
Thank You
Virtuoso pianist and long-time friend
of the agency, Bryan Gloyd
Phyllis Huffman, Dr. David and
Mrs. Barbara Tucker
Donna Bourne, Diane Silva,
David Cox
Don and Marian McDougall,
Donna Dagnone
Tina Jamieson, Brian Orr, Bryan
Thompson, Mitchell A. Baran
Mitchell A. Baran receiving the Laudable
Londoner award from Bryan Thompson
Bill Brady
Dr. Calvin Stiller
London Mayor,
Matt Brown
Laudable Londoner,
Mitchell A. Baran
Diane Thrasher, Mitchell A. Baran, Dr.
Calvin Stiller, Erin Rankin-Nash
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