Thank You to Our 2026 Support-A-Cause Donors

Written By JCC

At the 2026 RBC JCC Sports Dinner, the spirit of generosity was on full display during our Support-A-Cause (SAC) campaign, sponsored by Vela Wealth and Harness Investment Management.  

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors who stepped up and raised their bid card. Your support directly helps ensure that children of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and financial circumstances can access programs and experiences offered at the JCC — from camps and sports to arts, education, and inclusive recreational opportunities.

Your contribution helps fund scholarships and subsidies so that every child has the opportunity to learn, explore, build confidence, and thrive in a safe and welcoming environment.

We are deeply grateful to the following individuals and organizations whose impact helps children and families in our community today and creates opportunities that shape their future:

Build Leaders ($10,000)

  • Gary Averbach

  • Gary & Linda Cohen

  • Cristall Group Fund

  • PearTree Canada

  • Leonard Schein & Barbara Small

  • Zev & Elaine Shafran

  • Lawrence & Linda Zimmering


Explore Potential ($5,000)

  • Michael McKay

  • Lionel & Lynn Raber

  • Reisa Schwartzman & Jeffrey Ross

Boost Action ($2,500)

  • Richard & Darlene Ames

  • Michael Atkinson

  • Mike Averbach

  • Joel Barnett

  • Grant Damery

  • Ryan & Haley Davis

  • Jeffrey Goldberg & Hilary Meredith

  • David Mills

  • Mary Sanagan

  • Jeff Shafran

  • Wilson Beck Insurance

Cultivate Skills ($1,000)

  • Jeffrey Barnett

  • Lloyd Baron

  • Chris Batalha

  • Ryan Brinkhurst

  • Des Browne

  • Dan Clark

  • Charmaine Cooks

  • Arnon Dachner

  • Colin Dixon

  • David and Robin Eisler

  • Adam Golden

  • Michael Grudman

  • JM Media Group

  • Andrew Kamphuis

  • Lilly Kazaz

  • Joe Khalifa

  • Samuel Adam Korbin

  • Daniel Lai

  • Laskin Kronitz Family Foundation

  • Roy & Sigal Mathews

  • Carl McDonald

  • Carol Mills

  • Beverley Pao

  • Darlene Poole

  • David Porte

  • Geoffrey Rosen

  • Anonymous

  • Alex Shafran

  • Mo Somani

  • Paul Tilbury

  • Chris Tsoromocos

  • Mike White

Give Smiles ($500)

  • Daniel Bar Dayan

  • Asher Barnett

  • Michael & Lori Berkson

  • Eric Bojm

  • Graham & Brenda Brown

  • Arjan Chima

  • Rich Coleman

  • DPI-CN

  • Leo Franken

  • Gabe Garfinkel

  • Eldad Goldfarb

  • Kendal Harazny

  • Kelsey Heikoop

  • Leanne Johnson

  • David Knight

  • David Knight

  • Hayden Kremer

  • Wesley Liden

  • Jake Luft

  • David Mandell

  • Anonymous

  • Bob Markin

  • Adam Mills

  • Tyson Motz

  • Tania L. M. Percy

  • David Pfeiffer

  • David Rae

  • Geoffrey Rosen

  • Anonymous

  • Karm Sumal

  • Dan Vaillant

  • Praveen & Anuja Varshney

  • Maili Wong

  • Vivian Zalkow

Make a Difference ($499 and less)

  • Anonymous

  • Maxwell Carroll

  • Steven Evans

  • Anonymous

  • Patrick K.

  • Adam Miller

  • Michael Peacock

  • Bart Tucker


To each of our 2026 SAC donors: thank you for believing in the power of opportunity and for investing in the next generation. Your contributions truly make a difference. Because of supporters like you, the JCC can continue providing meaningful experiences that empower young people, strengthen families, and build a more vibrant community for everyone.

To make a tax-deductible donation, please click here. And to learn more about what these contributions fund, please see the 2024-2025 Impact Report.

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