Making an Impact - Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation

Making an Impact
Recognizing Excellence: Volume V
From the President of Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation
A few words…
Relationships make for success
From the President of Mount Sinai Hospital Centre
Thanks to you, we can offer care and comfort
Please accept my heartfelt thanks, on behalf of the staff, the patients and their families, for your generosity.
Mount Sinai Hospital plays a vital role in our community. Our patients are your neighbours. Some might be your
relatives and friends. All are receiving the best possible care, and it is on their behalf that I express my appreciation
to you and all our donors for your wonderful support.
Today, your help is more important than ever, because the need is growing. Our population includes more and more
men and women who face ongoing respiratory problems, cancers, and other chronic conditions, even during their
prime years. I’m sure you agree that each one of them deserves the highest quality of life!
Your generous support, as described in this year’s report to our donors, enables Mount Sinai to offer an unequalled
range of services. In the pages that follow, you can read about some very special events and some remarkable
gifts—gifts that will have long lasting impact. The result will be felt every day by individuals who need respiratory care,
long-term care, and palliative care either in the hospital or in their own homes. Without your help, the variety and
extent of these services could not exist.
Fortunately, and with your help, Mount Sinai is here in our community to provide personalized care in a human and
safe environment. Our excellent physicians and healthcare professionals are on the cutting edge of their specialties.
Your participation strengthens our dedication to do our best, and the resources you provide inspire us all to do even
more. We are deeply grateful.
Yours very truly,
Robert Zittrer, MBA, FCA
President,
Mount Sinai Hospital Centre
Foundation
Board Members
2014-2015
President
Eric Maldoff
Treasurer & Vice-Chair
Leon Krolik
Vice-Chair
Alta Levenson
Secretary
Maureen Dym
Members
Michel Amar - Ex-Officio
Cristelle Basmaji
Brian Becker
Dr. Rubin Becker
Jason Caron
Marvin Corber
Wendy Corn
Ami Drazin
Jack Dym
Debbie Giser
Gabor Jellinek
Mitch Kendall
Simon Margel
Mindy Mayman
Danny Steinberg
Robert Zittrer
At Mount Sinai, our patients are known by their names, not by identification numbers on their charts.
Hospital staff members are compassionate and committed to providing the best care possible. These
experiences build confidence and trust. Yes, trust in the caregivers that are healing you, but also confidence
in knowing that your donation will be put to good use. Because we are small, only 107 beds, your gifts
make a huge impact on the quality of care we are able to provide to our patients. The impact of your
donations is felt immediately.
I am delighted to say that in 2013 we received more donations than ever before. Your gifts, small and
large, allowed us to provide the hospital with more than $900,000 to fund programs like Magic Moments,
Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the Asthma Management Centre, Palliative Long Term Care, and
Palliative Home Care; to purchase much needed equipment; and to provide the special extras that create
a homelike environment for our patients and their families.
This year we paid tribute to a special doctor, Rubin Becker, who goes above and beyond in providing
care to his patients. In recognition of his contribution to Mount Sinai and its patients, more than $700,000
was pledged towards our goal of $1 million, which we expect to complete in 2014. The funds will be used
to create the Rubin Becker Endowment Fund. Annual proceeds from the fund will support the programs
that make Mount Sinai special.
Thank you for your generosity and for placing your confidence in us. As we look to the future we know
that superior health care will continue to depend on the generosity of private donors, corporations and
foundations. We look forward to our continued partnerships both old and new as Mount Sinai continues
to respond to the ever-growing needs of our community.
Yours very truly,
Eric Maldoff, C.M.
President,
Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation
Sensational Art Installation
Our Newest Resident; To The Summit And Beyond
Art connects us to ourselves
Making a
Profound Impact
On November 6, 2013, Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation and the Art for Healing Foundation
co-hosted a vernissage to celebrate the opening of a new art collection permanently located
on the fourth floor of the hospital. Our long term patients, their families and our staff are now
enjoying these 37 exquisite paintings and photographs donated by or for the artists. The
collection of bright, cheerful works—including images of a swimming pool and flowers—was
curated, framed and installed by the Art for Healing Foundation.
Since 2002 the Art For Healing Foundation has brought the healing power of art to hospitals
and wellness facilities, transforming public and patient areas into inspiring environments that
encourage a sense of serenity and hope for patients, their families and healthcare providers.
Since 2002, they have installed more than 6,000 works of art in 42 institutions in Quebec.
From its earliest days in Ste Agathe, our hospital has understood the importance of visual
beauty as an essential part of the healthful environment—now referred to as the milieu
de vie. Art for Healing provided new works—selected with the help of staff and family
representatives—as part of a makeover of the fourth floor that also included new wall
panelling and curtains.
These changes delight every resident and visiting family member; our medical and support
staff, too, are thrilled to work in such an uplifting setting. We are deeply thankful to Earl
Pinchuk and Gary Blair, co-founders of the Art For Healing Foundation, to Rita Briansky, Tex
Dawson, Bernard Rajotte, Anita Ein Shapiro, who donated their own art works, to Douglas
Beder who donated work by his father Jack Beder, and to Peter Krausz who gave work by
his father Tibor K. Thomas.
He comes into view as you round the corner of
Cavendish and Heywood. Majestic, strong and
impressive, he exudes the highest of standards.
This monumental sculpture, over three metres in
height, is appropriately named “To the Summit and
Beyond – Atteindre le Sommet et Toujours Progresser”
was donated recently to the Mount Sinai Hospital
by Dr. Harry Rosen. Mount Sinai is grateful to have
been selected as a recipient and is in distinguished
company as one of seven public institutions that
have been gifted one of his works of art.
Dr. Rosen, a dentist by profession, has always used
his hands to heal. His love of sculpting grew from his
passion for helping people. He parlayed his magic
touch into extraordinary creations of art and discovered
an ability to make the world a more beautiful place.
In expressing himself through his art, Dr. Rosen is
able to connect with people, just as he connected
with his patients. The Sculpture is a metaphor for
Mount Sinai’s mission of excellence. “My sculpture
symbolizes the hospital’s pursuit of excellence in
patient care. Just as Mount Sinai endeavours to
excel in the delivery of care through its three vocations,
so does the mountain climber. He has reached the
top of Mount Sinai, yet his hand is reaching past, as
he strives to go higher.”
MAJOR GIFTS
Annual Fund:
Governors’ Circle Gifts
The impact of your gift
In addition to having an immediate and
meaningful effect on the success of the
services and programs Mount Sinai is able
to offer, leadership gifts provide us with the
flexibility to quickly respond to the hospital’s
ongoing commitment to provide quality care
to patients and their families. Here are just
a few examples of what annual gifts do:
• $250 provides one day of music therapy for
a group of respiratory patients.
• $500 pays for thirteen hours of art therapy
for a palliative care patient.
• $1000 allows one patient to continue their
rehabilitation in our Out-patient Pulmonary
Rehabilitation follow-up program.
• $3000 covers the cost of care
for one palliative patient for one month.
Angie & Carlo Bizotto
Catherine Claman
Philippe De Gaspe Beaubien
Delmar International Jewellers
Mitzi & Mel Dobrin Family
Foundation
Elite Island Resorts
Estate of Goldie Pinsky Raymer
Estate of Marilyn Roth
Estate of Ruth Shugar
Foundation Abe & Sophie
Bronfman Charitable
Foundation Lederman
Foundation Oasis
Sal Fratino
Golf Saint-Raphael
Saryl & Stephen Gross
Groupe Park Avenue Inc.
Norman D. Hébert
Imalog Inc.
Jonathan & Susan Wener
Phyllis Lambert
Edna & Victor Mashaal
Pipe & Piling Supplies Ltd.
Placements Borsa Inc.
Puma Canada
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Quebec
Harry Rosen
Mirella & Lino Saputo
The UPS Store Canada
Sheila Zittrer
6 Anonymous Donors
PLATINUM
Air Canada Foundation
Baldgorilla Software Inc.
Banque Nationale Service
Bancaire Privé
Odette & Joey Basmaji
Bayou Design Studios Inc.
BMW Canbec
Marvin Corber
Delmar International Inc.
Antonio Di Schiavi
Laura & Danny Di Schiavi
Doris Hosiery Mills Limited
Ferrari Maserati Quebec
Jordana Fleischer
Gala Design
Bryna & Michael Garmaise
Jukebox Burgers et Bar Laitier
La Capitale assurances générales
Le Chateau Inc.
Enzo Monticciolo
Franco Niro
The Norman Zavalkoff
Family Foundation
Placements Benirosa Inc.
Richardson GMP
Richter S.E.N.C.R.L./LLP
Royal Canadian Legion Brigadier
Frederick Kisch Branch #97
Ruby International
Sheila Rudberg
Samcon Inc.
Murray Steinberg
Stylexchange
Ilona Szarvas
Stephen & Lillian Vineberg
Family Foundation
Rita Yap
2 Anonymous Donors
GOLD
Francois Arseneault
Artmetco Inc.
Bankers Pen (1991) Inc.
Morton Barmish
Bennett's Juices
Birks Family Foundation
Blackout Fitness
Elena Borsellino
Johnny Borsellino
Barbara Bronfman
Darren Carmosino
Warren Chisling
Frank Cianci
Ruth Cohen
Wendy Corn
Rejean Dionne
Dovson Investments Inc.
Eileen Dubrovsky
Sheldon Elman
Fanadica Inc.
Dario Favretto
Foundation A World of
Dreams Canada
The Foundation Abe Stern Family
The Foundation Azrieli
The Foundation Gustav Levinschi
Foundation Hay
Foundation McKesson
Foundation Morley & Rita Cohen
Johnny Frassetti
Ethelyne & Mortimer Fruchter
Jonathan Goldbloom
Israel Goldstein
Lewis Greenberg
Linda Elizabeth Hazen
Heenan Blaikie
Sheva Honig
Rosemary & Mel Hoppenheim
Edward Ierfino
Ivanhoe Cambridge
Linda Migicovsky & Norman
Jaskolka Family Foundation
Gabor Jellinek
Joseph Ribkoff Inc
Stewart Kahan
Lee Karls
Irene Kendall
Kid Biz
Sharon Kirsch
Alex Kotler
Rhoda Kott
Leon Krolik
Sheila & Marvyn* Kussner
Margot Lande
Danny Lavy
Les Aliments Salamina Foods
Alta & Harvey Levenson
Arnold Ludwick
Doris Magil*
Eric Maldoff
Simon & Joanne Margel
Maximage
Douglas & Cynthia Mayoff
Bonnie & Mark Merson
Tony Meti
Michael Kors (Canada) Inc.
Valentina Monticciolo
Caterina Monticciolo
Giuseppina Monticciolo
Maria Monticciolo
Avi Morrow
Vincent Musacchio
Jason Nyman
Olymbec Corporate Group
Raffaele Papalia
Placements Amica
Sol Polachek
Eileen Rabinovitch
Joseph Rasytinis
Susan Raymer
Dorothy & Cyril* Reitman
Diane Richler
Harvey Rosenbloom
Phil Salzman
Nadia Saputo
Sabrina Saputo
Mirella Saputo
Pasquale Scotti
Emmelle & Alvin Segal
Jeff Segel
Ruzena Slomovic
Sofina Foods Inc.
Albert Soussan
Stanpro Lighting Systems Inc.
Ted Stavrakis
Arnold Steinberg
Manya Stendel
Leo Stroll
TD Commercial Banking
Maidy & Irving Teitlebaum
Uniprix
Peter Varadi
Christine Victor
Vinipassion
Howard Wallace
Naomi Wieskopf
Irene Woods
Lynda Workman*
Alan Zavalkoff
Nikki Zieba
Robert Zittrer
5 Anonymous Donors
SILVER
Ruby & Annie Arbeiter
Joyce Becker
Ezra Beinhaker
Reuben Brasloff
Paul Broccolini
Cadence Cycle
Alfonso Carnevale
Josephine Carta
Gerry Cartman
Celebrations
David Cervantes
Circuit Ford Lincoln Ltée
Allan Coopersmith
Harriet Corber
Corporation Transport Vitesse
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
Philippe De Gaspe Beaubien
Micheline De Sève
Michèle Desjardins
Dante Di Sabatino
Marie-France Di Schiavi
Tassos Dionisopoulos
Rozlyn Druckman
David Druker
Maureen & Jack Dym
Frieda Dym
Elm Ridge Country Club Inc.
Paul Etheridge
Everest Joaillerie
David Flicker
Foundation Leonard & Carol Berall
The Foundation Yanofsky Liebman
William Fraiberg
Philip Freedman
Adam Goldberg
Martin Goldsmith
Carole Goldstein
Scott Grafton
Jack Hasen
Iona Hassoun
Thomas Hecht
Mark Heller
Hillsdale Golf & Country Club
Kent Hovey-Smith
Gerald Issenman
Jarell Development Inc.
Stephen Kaplan
Ronald Kay
Charles Kazaz
Gary Killen
Greg Kobernick
Howard Kobernick
Philip Kolodny
Morton Kolomeir
Ronald Laberge
Le Muscadin
Les Entreprises Norlap Inc.
Esther Levinson
Linen Chest Inc.
Little Burgundy
Marie Saint-Pierre
Brigitte Martin
Marianna Masuri
Alexander Mayers
Michael Mazzaferro
Farrel Miller
Milos Restaurant
Moroccanoil
Andre Mosconi
Martin Nadler
Dan Nolan
Orenstein & Associates
Claudia Panzera
Passion Soccer
PBL Photography
Ida Pencer
Oreste Pendenza
Norma Perlman
F. Lawrence Plotnick
Eden Polansky Flomen
Joey Reda
Jeremy Reitman
Michael Rennert
Brian Ritchie
Ritz Carlton Montreal
Arthur Rosenberg
The Royal Montreal Golf Club
Rudsak
S.C. & CO. (Sportswear) Inc.
Ron Salzman
Patricia Saputo
Lara Scaff
Joe Schaffer
Jeff Schlesinger
Alan Schwartz
Mark Scripnick
Silvio Sicoli
Sam Slodovnick
Daniel Steinberg
Richard Stern
Judith Sternthal
Steve Electrique Enr.
Stuart Weitzman
TG Beco Ltee.
Linda Thoms
United Parcel Service
Steve Vaccaro
Donato Venafro
Edward Wiltzer
Arlene Wise
Issie Wiseman
BRONZE
Erika Absil
David Ades
Mitch Adler
Moise Amselem
Rick Andreoli
Albert Anelli
Nicholas Paul Aristeo
Bunny Bailis
Marty Baily
Adele Balinksy
Behna, Cormier, Audet & Associés
Richard Belitzky
Michel Benoit
Howard Berish
Denis Bernier
Nicholas Berretta
Abboud Bochi
Frank Bodnarok
Gerald Boivin
Clifford Borden
Antonella Borsellino
Lucie Boucher
Sean Bradley
Browns Shoe Shops
Harold Brownstein
Ernest C. Burman
Carlos Cadario
Nicolas Choueri
Bruno Ciolfi
Codell Audio
Mitchell Cohen
Phillip Colmar
Commonwealth Home Fashions Inc.
Stephen Cooper
Jerred Costanzo
CurAge Spa
Marty Cutler
Danny Dankoff
Victor David
Robert Deans
Randi Deskin
Luigi Di Battista
Peter Di Rienzo
Giovanni Di Schiavi
Yolanda Di Tempora
Warren Dick
Docu-Depot Inc.
Barry Dolman
Dominic Fuizzotto Photography
Reuben Dubrofsky
Michael Duffy
Jane Dam Duong
Marjorie Eidel
Dimitrios Elenakis
Emballages Mitchell Lincoln
Louis Endman
Beth Fineberg
Foundation Dalfen Family
Irving Fox
Hillel Frankel
Michael Frankel
Fred Fuchs
James Gang
Henry Geniele
Steve Geraldeau
Debbie Giser
Elliot Godel
Alice Goldbloom
Victor C. Goldbloom
Solomon Gossack*
Harvey Gradinger
David B. Granofsky
Leslie Greenberg
Mike Greenberg
Sonia Greenspoon
Allen Grekin
Grolle Cabinetry Inc.
Groupe Imperial Skai Inc.
Herman Gruenwald
Joan Hazen
Stephanie Heroux
Marcel Hetu
Hilton Laval
Stan Hitzig
Eduard Hoyer
William Hurwitz
Iscanco Inc. (4010205 Canada Inc.)
Rosette Itzkovitz
Jam Industries
Heather Karakas
Ian Karper
Joseph Kerzner
Sandor J. Klein
Yvonne Koenig
Morton Kolomeir
Kone Inc.
Gita Korbas
Robert Kruger
Dan Kucer
Fred Lackstone*
Norm Laff
Virginia Lam
Nicki Lang
Adrian Langleben
Jean Claude Langlois
Jean Claude Law
Gordon Lax
Le Pascha Haute Coiffure
Pour Hommes
William Lebherz
Fernand Leclaire
Harold Lehrer
Anora Lemesurier
Les Aliments Pearlmark
Lila Lesk
Rejean Lessard
Elliot Levine
Lorraine Levinson
Sheri & Gary Levitt
Maurice Levy
Benton Lewis
Joseph Leznoff
Morris Libstug
Murray Lippman
Loren Litwin
Bob Litwin
Irving Ludmer
Mario Macri
Mary Majnemer
Irena Malyholowka
Mario Marcantognini
Sylvain Mathieu
Paul Miceli
George Michaels
Bruce Milburn
Stavros Mitropoulos
Enza Monticciolo
Dario Montoni
Ruth Nadler
Gerald Naimer
Joanne Nemeroff
Clifford Noonoo
François Ostiguy
Martial Ouaknine
Frida & Daniel Ovadia
Ashley & Alan Ovadia
Ram Panda
Paperman & Sons
Ronald Pearl
Pearson Centre
Juan Perez
Patrick Phelan
Dario Pietrantonio
Jonathan Pinsler
Michel Pinsonnault
Anthony Pitoscia
Jean-Guy Potvin
Joseph Raffoul
Allan Rayson
RenWil Originals
Barry Resnick
Restaurant Patrick Bermand
Alain Richene
Ripe Clothing
Danny Ritter
Dolores & Harry Rosen
Sheryl Rosen Adler
Michael Rosenthal
Jack Rothenberg
Stan Sager
Michael Samuelson
Carmie Saputo
Robin & Les Schiller
Mark Schneiderman
David Schwartz
Lillian Segall
Manuel Shacter
Bernard Shapiro
David J. Shapiro
Sheraton Laval
Mark Sheres
Martin Shimkofsky
Sidney Shoham
Shirley Silvers
Norman Sinclair
John Slivon
Spiegel Sohmer Inc.
Sports Experts/Hockey Experts/
Atmosphere
Star & Rose Canada
Stermer & Singal
Studio Adonnics
Steven T. Tabac
Irwin Tauben
Texas Coast Interests Inc.
Amanda Theodoropoulos
Rona Tietolman
Krikor Topdjian
Jacques Tremblay
Saj Varma
Jean Vendette
Robert Vineberg
Augusta Vineberg-Solomon
Maria Violo
Morton Walfish
The Want Apothecary
Fern Waxman
Thomas Welt
Beverly White
Michael Wilansky
Mike Yuval
Stan Zack
Samara Zavalkoff
*Deceased
We gratefully acknowledge
all our donors. Due to space
limitations we are only able
to list gifts of $250 or more.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Leadership sets the tone
Harrison Cutler, the founder of Delmar, always thought it was important to “give something
somewhere, even when there isn’t a lot to give.” He entrenched this attitude in his company
from the start and taught his thinking to his children. His son Robert, President and CEO of
Delmar International Inc., now a major freight forwarding and global logistics firm, proudly
carries the family tradition forward today.
“Helping others” is the title of a main page on the corporate website. It describes Delmar’s
commitment to give back to the community it serves. In addition to supporting many
organizations locally, nationally and abroad, Delmar’s employee engagement program
encourages staff to get involved in charitable initiatives that speak to them. Volunteering time
is part of the corporate culture, and the company encourages employees to raise money for
causes they feel personally connected to by matching their personal gifts with a corporate
donation. The program fosters employee satisfaction and expands the Delmar brand of
corporate social responsibility. Robert Cutler explains: “It’s a lot of work to be involved. The
easy route would be to not spend the time and money, but I don’t like the easy route. Our
instinct is to help, to get involved—not to look the other way.”
Delmar’s longstanding involvement with
Mount Sinai’s Respiratory Programs
has assisted countless patients to
benefit from comprehensive care. The
impact of this generous corporate
contribution upon their lives is real
—and very significant.
Endowments: A Gift for the Future
Thirty Years of Devotion,
Honouring Dr. Rubin Becker
In 2013 the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, together with the Becker family led by Marsha
Becker and her son, Brian Becker, spearheaded an endowment campaign with a stated goal of
$1 million to honour Dr. Rubin Becker for his outstanding career and dedicated service.
Endowment
Committee:
Marsha Becker
Brian Becker
Marvin Corber
Alta Levenson
Arnold Ludwick
Dr. Becker is known throughout the community and beyond for his wisdom, knowledge, and
ability to connect with his patients. An internist with special expertise in geriatric medicine, he has
been at Mount Sinai since 1985. He is currently Mount Sinai’s Director of Professional Services. He
also serves as Division of Chief of Internal Medicine at the Montreal Jewish General Hospital and
is Associate Professor of Medicine at McGill University. Respected as an authority by colleagues,
he has mentored a whole generation of younger physicians and is still sought after in this capacity.
His patients simply love him. Many individuals describe Dr. Becker as a friend, colleague, healer,
“guardian angel,” and, above all, as a doctor gifted with a memorable laugh and truly exceptional
dedication to his patients.
This endowment will offer essential long term funding for programs and services at Mount Sinai
not covered by our Health Agency. Gifts from many donors will honour Dr. Becker by providing a
permanent revenue stream to support Asthma Management, Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Palliative Home Care, and Palliative Long Term Care.
These tributes are a fitting thank-you to an extraordinary physician who has done so much for so
many people.
Planned Giving
Benevolent Women Leave Lasting Legacies
Magic Moments
Making wishes come true
Mount Sinai Hospital’s palliative program offers patients and their families comprehensive and compassionate end of
life care associated with life-threatening illnesses. Magic Moments plays a pivotal role in the psycho-social and spiritual
elements of patient care, by making it possible to respond to the personal needs of each patient.
Magic Moments is one of the few wish programs for adult palliative care patients in North America. It was spearheaded in
2003 by Sheila Zittrer and a group of volunteers who made their own personal commitments and solicited funds for the
creation of this program. Judy Thau, daughter of the late Edgar and Marjorie Bronfman, in recent years has stepped in,
via the Oasis Foundation, to ensure its ongoing vitality and to honour her parents. Judy’s loyalty and steadfast support of
Mount Sinai have allowed the Magic Moments program to become an integral part of the care provided to patients in the
final chapter of their life story.
In 2013 we received notable legacies that will preserve the spirit of three remarkable women. It is our privilege to
celebrate their wise planning and generosity.
Goldie Raymer was raised by European Jewish parents. When she set out to nurture her own family she did so
firmly grounded in that tradition. For her, a Jewish home was pivotal to life; she also believed strongly in tzedakah and the
power of giving. Her solid sense of community was evident whenever she wore her Lion of Judah pin, [a global symbol
of exemplary Jewish philanthropy]. Elegant, witty and very kind, she recognized Mount Sinai’s special role in the community
and wanted to make a significant bequest. Her generosity allowed us to acquire more pressure-relieving mattresses. These
highly specialized and expensive mattresses are valuable in providing care to patients who are not mobile, relieving discomfort
through a therapeutic system. They eliminate the primary cause of pressure sores and assist in the relief of pain in patients.
Marilyn Roth had MS. When her disease made it impossible to live independently she turned to Mount Sinai,
which became her home for the last 23 years of her life. Showing fierce independence and striving to overcome her physical
constraints and participate in activities whenever she could Marilyn volunteered, attended concerts, played the lottery and
even visited the country on assisted excursions. She loved poetry and hung her work in her room. Mount Sinai was her home.
“Despite her situation, she was always positive, hopeful and grateful to all,” one of her caregivers wrote. Having experienced
first hand the difference private support made in her daily life and surroundings, she left a generous legacy. Her gratitude will
benefit other patients in the years to come.
Ruth Shugar
and her husband Harold were long-time active philanthropists. The attachment they had for their
community was strongly rooted in the tremendous circle of friends they had amassed and the causes they all shared. Paying
it forward to the community who gave so much to them was, in her final years, what Ruth wanted most. Her sister had been
cared for at Mount Sinai, and Ruth appreciated the care and attention she received. When planning her legacy, she wanted
above all to provide comfort for future patients. Her bequest will purchase special lifts to transport patients with reduced mobility.
Planned giving is an ideal option and thoughtful philanthropic leadership choice for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy.
It may be an immediate gift or one transferred to the future, in the form of a bequest designated by your will. It provides
individuals with a unique opportunity to take advantage of tax benefits and is certain to have a significant impact in the lives
of patients, families and staff.
By paying tribute to donors who so generously donated in this way, we acknowledge those who have passed away but whose
gifts are helping Mount Sinai Hospital today.
If you’ve been inspired by any of these stories please contact Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222 ext. 1299.
Because these patients are adults with advanced illness, they have an acute sense that time is short. Most of their wishes
are to connect with family or special friends—to experience quality face-to-face time with people who count. This can take
the form of sharing a special family meal at a favourite restaurant, making a last visit to a summer cottage or organizing a
wedding ceremony in the hospital garden. The palliative care team reviews each request carefully with the patient and their
families and then does their utmost to accommodate it.
One patient wrote: “Despite this illness, it was wonderful to get to spend time with everyone who loves me. That joy is what
they will remember.”
Lederman Foundation Award
Spotlight on exceptional teamwork
An important new endowed prize has been created at Mount Sinai specifically to recognize teamwork in the hospital setting. Many individual staff members
take part in caring for each patient. To achieve the highest level of care, they need to share what they observe and coordinate their tasks, working
together as a team. The Lederman Foundation’s annual award will recognize the dedicated women and men who, working together as multidisciplinary
teams, show leadership in improving the quality of care and enhancement of life for our patients.
The Lederman Foundation’s objective is to contribute to meaningful, charitable causes that in some way
support and improve the lives of individuals. The Lederman Foundation is most proud of its accomplishments
and is honoured to be associated with our hospital.
The Lederman Foundation Award is the newest award created at Mount Sinai to recognize staff members
for their excellent performance. It will be presented to a multidisciplinary team in 2014. Recipients will join
the annual honorees who receive the Larry Kendall Award of Excellence (awarded annually to a nurses’ aide
[PAB]), the Larry Kendall Award of Excellence (awarded to a member of the multidisciplinary council) and the
Luba and Joseph Fishman Award (awarded annually to a registered nurse).
These awards for staff showcase the value of the human touch in everything that happens at Mount Sinai
Hospital. By recognizing outstanding examples, they celebrate, encourage and motivate the whole staff.
Most important, these awards embody the gratitude of all our patients and their families.
Special Events
A perfect August day for Sinai Rally 2013
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
The Sinai Rally has been the signature event of the Mount Sinai Hospital
Foundation for the last nine years. It is well known within the Montreal community
and has been very effective both in terms of its strong brand recognition as well
as in its ability to attain financial success. This year we raised $330,000 thanks
to the generosity of everyone involved!
1st place
NASA – 01
Claudia Di Schiavi and Marcus Dejmek
The ninth annual Sinai Rally took place on August 18, 2013, on the most perfect
summer day. With more than 300 participants, volunteers and dinner attendees,
the day and evening was a triumphant sensation. The cocktail and closing dinner
took place at the beautiful St. Raphael Golf Course and included a moving and
emotional tribute to Dr. Rubin Becker.
A big thank-you to our tireless Co-Chairs Laura Borsellino, Danny Di Schiavi and
Danny Steinberg who, along with a devoted executive committee, helped make
this event a complete hit!
As always, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our drivers, navigators,
donors, volunteers and generous corporate sponsors.
2nd place
Connect4
Fotini Maniatis and Jimmy Elenakis,
Lori Gioia and Nick Choueri
Six in the City 2014
Shopping for charity is great retail therapy…
The 4th annual Six in the City Fashion Filled Fundraiser took place on Thursday
evening, April 24, 2014 at Rockland and was a wonderful success. The day-long
event ran into the late evening and offered a lunch and a light bite at the 6:00 pm
cocktail dinatoire. Participants were warmly welcomed and well treated due in
part to the generosity of our sponsor, Rockland.
This exclusive event is, as always, a great opportunity to shop at a discount
while raising funds for Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation. All the proceeds benefit
essential respiratory, palliative and long term care programs in the hospital.
Thanks to our Co-chairs Leslie Cons, Sharon Singer, Randi Kupfert and Jessica
Choueke and to all the members of our executive committee. We further wish
to express our continuous gratitude to the marketing department of Rockland,
in particular, Stephanie Alexandra Chartier and Cheryl Martin. We thank Ivanhoe
Cambridge and all the participating retail stores for their generosity and
unwavering support.
3rd place
OEM Concept
Andrew Farrell and Anthony Pitoscia
Your continuous support allows us to keep rallying!
Co Chairs
Laura Borsellino, Danny DiSchiavi,
Danny Steinberg
Challenger Co-Chairs
Scott Chisling, Gabriella Musacchio,
Bryan Solloway
Committee
Robert Cracower, David Druker,
Ken Elman, Hoda Faltas,
Charles Hammer, Greg Kobernick,
Charles de Kovachich, Paul Landry,
Alta Levenson, Diala Mardini,
Nadia Saputo, Danny Steinberg,
Alan Zavalkoff et Jason Zieba
Co Chairs
Jessica Choueke, Leslie Cons, Randi Kupfert, Sharon Singer
Committee
Ruthy Bensimon Choueke, Nathalie Grostern, Randi Kupfert,
Alta Levenson & Jennifer Radowitz
Ricky’s Legacy Lives On
Mount Sinai
Hospital Foundation Staff
Wendy Corn
Chief Executive Officer
T: (514) 369-2222 ext. 1300
E: wendy.corn@ mountsinaifoundation.org
Kara Maritzer
Consultant, Karaco Communications
T: (514) 369-2222 ext. 1301
E: kara.m@sympatico.ca
Ashley Levitt
Events Coordinator
T: (514) 369-2222 ext. 1305
E: Ashley.levitt@mountsinaifoundation.org
Linda Kurbel
Executive Assistant
T: (514) 369-2222 ext. 1299
E: linda.kurbel@mountsinaifoundation.org
Project Zieba,
Saving Young Lives
Project Zieba was created in 2009 in memory of Ricky Zieba who died in June of that year. A
student and football player at Concordia, Ricky fell asleep at the wheel of his car while driving
home late one night.
After his tragic death, his family became strong advocates for educating young people about
the hazards of driving tired. With the complete support of Dr. Marc Baltzan and Mount Sinai’s
Sleep Clinic, we created and launched a speaking campaign aimed at young drivers.
Dr. Baltzan is a lively speaker and an expert in the field of sleep and sleep deprivation. He
knows the critical role sleep plays in maintaining health and achieving top physical and
mental performance. His presentations, tailored to a teenaged audience, present solid
scientific information in a visually engaging way.
Bringing the “don’t drive tired” program into high schools is our way of educating kids about
the fatal dangers of road fatigue. Given that driver fatigue is the third highest cause of road
fatalities in Quebec, according to the SAAQ, we know this program has the power to save lives.