When Avesta Alani lost her sight, her ambition went with it. She was only 8 years old at the time. Alani, who is gifted academically, aspired to do great things. But blindness impacted her beyond how she physically saw the world. “A lot of those ambitions were locked in my mind,” she said. “They turned into dreams….
As we enter the home stretch of the holiday season, WCPD Inc. seeks to uplift those in our community that help the less fortunate. Earlier this month, WCPD Inc. purchased a corporate table at the Christmas Cheer Breakfast in support of the Shepherd’s of Good Hope Foundation. Peter Nicholson, the Founder and President of WCPD…
Ottawa’s philanthropic community is buzzing following a near record turnout at its annual gala, with its chief organizer calling it “definitely the best Philanthropy Awards to date”. The 22nd Annual AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards, otherwise known as The Phils, filled the Shaw Centre to the brim last month with many of the nation’s capital’s movers and…
A group of Canadian philanthropists enjoyed a beautiful day of cycling in Niagara wine country last month, courtesy of a donation by Peter Nicholson, the President of WCPD Inc and the WCPD Foundation. At the cycling group’s helm was Steve Bauer, a legendary figure in the sport, who is the only Canadian to ever win…
On August 22, WCPD Inc. proudly participated in the 2016 World Partnership Golf Tournament in support of Aga Khan Foundation Canada. As the only national golf event dedicated to fighting poverty in Asia and Africa, the WCPD team was proud to hit the links and help raise money for this worthwhile cause. Golfers enjoyed perfect weather…
By : THANE STENNER; Special to The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 7:17PM EST\ Last updated Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 7:17PM EST As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the year that was, and to think about what worked, what didn’t and why. This year, it isn’t exactly…
As we enter the home stretch for 2014, the WCPD Foundation is nearing a substantial landmark: $100 million in total donations, assisted by flow-through shares. While clients of Wealth, Creation, Preservation & Donation Inc. (WCPD) have given generously this year, it has also been healthy for their investment portfolios. “Flow-through shares are an exceptional vehicle…
Wealth, Creation, Preservation and Donation (WCPD Inc.) attended the grand opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) last month after helping to secure millions in donations. The big event in Winnipeg, representing years of development and more than $350 million in investment, was indeed the hottest ticket in town, with museum staff turning…
When it comes to racing cars on a professional circuit, crossing the finish line first is all that matters. But for dozens of under-privileged children in the Bahamas, the journey to the track is far more important than winning. This month, Wealth, Creation, Preservation and Donation Inc. (WCPD) made a contribution to an innovative program…
A major pediatric centre in Toronto is joining forces with an up-and-coming cycling event to help raise money for healthcare on Exuma. Sickkids Foundation, the charitable arm of The Hospital for Sick Children, is planning a delegation to the island for November 14 as an off-shoot of their Sickkids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI). Ted Garrard, President of…
Wealth, Creation, Preservation & Donation Inc. (WCPD) helped in the fight against cancer this month by serving as a key sponsor for an exclusive, musical fundraiser in our nation’s capital. Up Close and Unplugged, an invitational-only soiree at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, raised a record $220,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. The intimidate evening,…
WCPD Foundation made a donation to The SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI) this month to help support specific healthcare efforts in the Bahamas. Since SCI launched in February 2013, the program has raised more than $7 million on behalf of the six participating countries in the Caribbean, which include Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia and the Grenadines, Trinidad…
