June 2013

Laudable An evening of elegance and acknowledgment

Over $18,500 Raised

14th Annual Salute to

LondonersApril 23, 2013 marked the 14th Annual Salute to Laudable Londoners—this year shining the spotlight on Bob and Shelly Siskind. The London Hunt and Country Club was once again the se ng of an evening which saw a full house come together to celebrate this great couple. Well known in various circles in London as a gracious and philanthropic couple Bob and Shelly have spent years giving of their me and resources while serving on the boards of many community and organiza onal commi ees throughout the city. Bill Brady, first recipient along with his wife Mary Ann, of the Laudable

Londoners tle and MC of nearly every Laudable event therea er, welcomed the crowd and kept everyone on the edge of their seats with razor-sharp humor and insights. Mary Beth Drake and Doug Alexander, long me friends of the Siskinds, reflected with fond memories on many of their stories accumulated in the years of friendship with Shelly and Bob respec vely. The Siskind daughters, Cathy Siskind-Kelly and Heather Levite took to the podium together and on behalf of their brother Michael, gave an insigh ul and hear elt peek at what growing up with such well-travelled and philanthropic parents meant to them. Gary Jazey, President of Par cipa on House Founda on thanked all a endees for their generosity and unveiled the Par cipa on House video to the audience—a brief montage highligh ng the services, vision, mission and needs of Par cipa on House, starring supported individuals,

their families and staff. 2013 also marks the 25th anniversary of Par cipa on House Support Services - since its humble beginnings as a group of parents began to lobby for supports for their sons and daughters, to a thriving agency with 51 loca ons within London and Area and 350 staff providing support and care to the over 150 individuals who call Par cipa on House home. It is on behalf of these amazing individuals that we extend our most hear elt thanks to everyone who not only helped us honour Bob and Shelly for all that they do within the en re London community, but contributed to our great cause as well.

Thank You! The Laudable Londoners Co-Chairs—Diane

Thrasher, Annabelle Logan, Erin Rankin Nash

Shelly and Bob Siskind

Alex Hanham, Gus Kotsiomitis, Bruce Turner, Dr. Vineet Nair

The Participation House Foundation Board of Directors extend a heartfelt Thank You to the following individuals and organizations, in helping us honour Bob and Shelly Siskind as

our 14th Laudable Londoners. Over $18,500 was raised to assist more than 150 adults and children with severe physical,

developmental or multiple disabilities reach their full potential in the community. On their behalf, Thank You very much.

2CG INC.

Aaron, Sheldon and Betsy

Abbott, Anthony and Joy

Agranove, Susan

Alexander, Douglas and Anne

Alkin Corporation

Alter, Ronnee

Alzheimer Society - London and Middlesex

Atkinson, Robert

Bailey, Stewart and Beth

Black Fly Beverage Company Inc.

Dyson, Fran

Ender, Arthur & Eleanor

Estabrooks, Susan

Mandala Bookstore

Fanshawe Collage

Findlay, Allen and Cathy Smith

Fisher, Anne

Fleming, Bill and Ann

Fowler, Peter and Elizabeth

Garland, Peter and Ann Hutchison

Gergely, Thomas

Blair, David & Carol

Bocking, Dr. Douglas and Mrs. E. Vivian

Bourne, Robert

Brady, William J. and Mary Ann

Brown, Deirdre

Caplan, Sandi & Paul

Caskey, James and Janet

Children’s Health Foundation

Clouston, John S. and Perry

Courneya, Robert

Dawson, Ron & June

De Shane, Wesley and Louise

Deacon, Eleanor

Decade Group Inc.

Don Adams & Associates

Drake, Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Beth

Dunne, Brian

Girvan, David and Elizabeth

Gladstone, Arlene

Goldrath, Gail

Gomez, Phelipe

Greaves, Mark

Haldane, Nell

Hallberg, Rhonda

Hamilton, Dr. Gavin & Mrs. Beatrice

Hennessy, Jennifer

Holmes, Bill and Margaret

Innanen, Leroy TCOBI

Jazey, Deborah & Gary

Johnson, Leslie & Peter

Johnston, Carol

Jones, Glenn

Kelly, Robert and Leona

Kerhoulas, George

Dr. Stu & Beth Bailey; Carol Johnson; Bill & Ann Flemming

Kime, John and Susan

Kohn, Richard

Lawrence, Ute

Lemieux, Denis and Nancy

Little, Tony and Betsy

Logan, Annabelle

Madden, James and Susan Macphail

Maudsley, Barbara

McGarry, Marnie

McHardy, Lois Ann

McKeiver, Timothy

McKenzie, Anne

Mitchell, Pamela

Moore, S. Elizabeth

Munn, Douglas

Myny, Larry

Nash, David and Rankin-Nash, Erin

Nash, John & Margi

Sinosic, Maria

Siskind, Paul

Sleziuk, Jason

Slota, Michael

Smith, Donald and Joan

Spriet, Andrew and Helen

Stewart, Janet

Stone, Ian and M. J.

Strickland, Ross and Doris

Szilassy, Margaret

Thackray, Peter

The Corporation of the City of London

The University of Western Ontario

Thompson, James and Beverly

Thrasher, Diane

Walzak, Phyllis

Whatmore, Peter and Elizabeth

Williamson, Marni

Paul & Judy Siskind; Joanna & Mark Greaves Tammie & Rob Ashton, Lynn Blumas

Neely Shulman Chiropractic Corp.

Newell, Emilie

Nicholson, John R

Noble, Joan

Nolan, Michael

Olszowy, George and Maureen

Orr, Brian and Anderson, Jeri

Peel, William

Philip King Law Office

Porter, Graham & Marlene McGrath

RBC Royal Bank

Ritchie, Charles and Linda

Russell, Barbara

Schram, Bob & Deb

Scott, Barry and Margaret

Semotiuk, Darwin and Mary

Sexton, Catherine

Winfield, Karen Rose

Wittstein, Ailene

Wood, Robert and Judy

Zaifman, Beverley

Zavitz Insurance Inc.

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2013 Laudable Londoners— Bob and Shelly Siskind

Cathy Siskind-Kelly and family Brian Dunne, Erin Rankin Nash, Bob & Shelly Siskind, Diane Thrasher, Gary Jazey, Ellie Moore

To Our Corporate Sponsor Thank You Participation House Foundation and the Laudable Londoners Committee

extend a warm thank you to our Corporate Sponsor -

Royal Bank of Canada

Bob Siskind Shelly Siskind A full house to honour Bob and Shelly!

Mary Beth Drake Bill Brady Doug Alexander Gary Jazey Siskind daughters Cathy and Heather