Sam Laprade

Sam Laprade is the writer of OBJ's Philanthropy in Ottawa column and has over 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector, public relations, media relations and municipal politics.
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Philanthropy in Ottawa: Brazeau donation to TOHF recognizes exceptional care

Now facing his own cancer diagnosis, Michel Brazeau and his wife Laurie, also a cancer survivor, have donated $100K to TOHF to recognize their exceptional care.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Work of The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health inspires generous donation

“Johannes Ziebarth's support for the mental health community appears to know no bounds," said Chris Ide, president of The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: MCA Ottawa tees up support for the Ottawa Food Bank

For the 16th year, members of MCA Ottawa will swap their tools of the trade for golf clubs to add to the $635,000 that has been donated to date to the Ottawa Food Bank.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Former Gee-Gees player helps student athletes

Youcef Lekadir studied business at uOttawa over a decade ago. Now his donation is supporting Telfer students and the Gee-Gees' football program.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: A great run for annual Skifest

For 31 years, the annual Skifest at Mont Ste-Marie has been a highlight for participants and sponsors. This year, the annual event held on March 2 was a smashing success.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: CLV Group’s work on annual golf tourney does so much for so many

The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, alongside other local charities, was fortunate to receive $50,000 from the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament that took place last September. 

Philanthropy in Ottawa: BGC Ottawa receives one million reasons to smile

The BGC Ottawa team is celebrating a donation of $1 million from Hazelview Properties in support of programs at the Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse in south Ottawa.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Dymon Storage is on a mission this Giving Tuesday

Who: Steve Creighton, executive vice-president, Dymon Storage  The donation: Matching donations up to $25K The recipient: The Ottawa Mission  The...

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Family and community inspire $2M donation to TOHF

Who: Tony Sottile, retired construction executive, and Barbara Robertson, former teacher and volunteer The donation: $2M The recipient: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation The...

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Business owners support ‘creative outlet’ at Perley Health

Kathleen Grimes and Ersin Ozerdinc have donated half a million dollars for arts program to help residents of long-term care centre “create something beautiful in a real studio.“
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