“Giving is so meaningful. Even a small amount may be the difference between someone paying their hydro bill, buying their textbooks, or attending a conference that could have a huge impact on their life.”

- Christine Cyr, Associate Vice-President Indigenous - Students, Community and Cultural Integration 

“There are many scholarships, bursaries and access programs available for students because of philanthropy. An important part of philanthropy is that it provides all students the accessibility to quality education and programs."

- Charlotte Enns, Professor Emeritus/Emerita, Faculty of Education 

“It is important to show students they have our backing. Our continued support and encouragement makes all the difference."

– Carol Schlamb, Aurora Finance Customer Service Representative, Financial Services 

“Supporting the younger generation inspires me. They are the future custodians of our world and our wellbeing.”

- Peri Venkatesh, Retired Instructor of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences - College of Nursing 

“UM has always been supportive of my work. I wish to help in any way while we move through this time of transformation."

- Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Distinguished Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health and Programme in Genetics and Metabolism, Max Rady College of Medicine 

“As a retiree, you want to make the biggest impact possible. UM makes a huge difference in the lives of everyone it touches."

- Shelley Sweeney, Retired Head of UM Archives and Special Collections