You gave. They matched!
Thank you to the following
A community comes together
United Way Philanthropists’
Circle donors:
Every community has leaders, those who step forward to help others in need. In 2009, an
outstanding group of United Way donors joined together to form the Philanthropists’ Circle, Vanguard
with a goal of raising $2 million in matching funds, to encourage individuals and corporations
($250,000 +)
to dig deep and show increased care and commitment to our community. These twenty-seven
Dorothy and Carl Ruby
donors, comprised of individuals, corporations and foundations, surpassed their goal raising Charitable Foundation
more than $3.2 million to be matched across the community.
Goldcorp Inc.
…and one donor who wishes to
A resounding success remain anonymous.
These funds inspired thousands of individuals in hundreds of workplaces to make a new
donation or increase their charitable gift to United Way. As a result, the total pool of gifts Principal
generated a combined $6.4 million to support children, families and seniors in need. Almost
($100,000-$249,999)
$1.7 million came from new leadership donors, who donate $1,000 or more annually. One
Bob and Lily Lee
hundred sixteen corporations also took up the Philanthropists’ Circles’ challenge. Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation
Ronald and Janet Stern
“It is very gratifying to see people across the Lower Mainland come together to help others in
Rudy and Patricia North
our community when it is needed most,” says Fred Withers, who supported the Philanthropists’
Teck Resources Ltd.
Circle with his wife, Dr. Kathy Jones. “Together, the founding members of the Philanthropists’
The Joseph Segal Family Foundation
Circle have worked toward building a stronger future for those who are most vulnerable and
have encouraged thousands within our community to help those at risk.”
Champion
“The generosity of the Philanthropists’ Circle helped make our annual fundraising campaign
($75,000-$99,999)
a tremendous success. These donations allow us to continue the vital work of supporting
Mary C. Jordan
those with urgent needs now and help United Way to build upon the work we are doing

to create a brighter future for everyone,” says Michael McKnight, President and CEO, Guardian
United Way of the Lower Mainland.
($50,000-$74,999)
Professor Stephen J. Toope, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, and 2010 United Way
Bob and Sheila Ross
Cabinet Co-Chair will host a celebration of the 2009 Philanthropists’ Circle in spring 2010.
Milan & Maureen Ilich Foundation
Investor
($25,000-$49,999)
Blake and Megan Hanna
Don M. Enns
Don and Jeri Krogseth
Donna and Bruce Aitken
Fred Withers and Dr. Kathy Jones
Glenn and Katherine Ives
John and Susan Webster
Kevin Layden and Kristy Brinkley
Lindsay Hall
Odlum Brown Limited
ParkLane Homes Ltd.
Rudy and Elizabeth Kerklaan
William and Carol Slater
Yuri Fulmer
…and one donor who wishes to
remain anonymous.
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