The sisters of Dor Chadash BBG #2404 are joining Marvin's Million in support of Baycrest. Marvin Gord is 99 years old and walks five kilometres every day around his neighbourhood. Marvin will celebrate his 100th Birthday on Dec. 31, 2020, at the turn of the calendar year. Between now and his birthday, Marvin is on a mission to walk 1 MILLION STEPS and raise $1 MILLION (or more!) for Baycrest's Safeguarding Our Seniors (SOS) Campaign. The SOS Campaign funds critical protective measures and medical equipment to safeguard residents, patients, and staff who deliver care and equipment for clinicians to treat patients via telemedicine, and for patients and residents to connect with families.
Judaism teaches and obligates us to support those amongst us in need. Rooted in Jewish values and BBYO tradition, our 'Stand UP' initiative is how we practice tikkun olam—the act of repairing of the world—by giving back to our communities. This initiative empowers each chapter to identify a cause that we're passionate about and develop our own campaigns, partnerships, and ongoing programs so that we can be a generation of self-aware, motivated change agents and make our local community and the world better places for all.
As a chapter, we have selected Baycrest as the beneficiary of our Stand UP campaign this year, and we want to help Marvin.
For 10 days this fall, from October 22-31, the members of Dor Chadash BBG #2404 will walk "alonsgide" Marvin by each walking 10,000 steps per day and asking friends and family to sponsor us in support of our efforts. All funds raised will be donated to the Baycrest Foundation's Safeguarding Our Seniors campaign via Marvin's Million.
We were inspired to hear from our contact at Baycrest, Jessica Taylor that “Many people think of Baycrest as the “Jewish Old Folks Home on Bathurst Street” – but it’s really that, and so much more. Baycrest is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging. At the heart of Baycrest’s work is the people."
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the members of Dor Chadash BBG #2404 at dorchadash@bbyo.ca or @dor.chadash on Instagram, or contact BBYO Ontario at info@bbyo.ca.
A charitable receipt will be issued after December 31st for all donations of $18 or more. Registration Number 130907819RR0001.
Make your donation to Dor Chadash BBG #2404 in support of Marvin's Million benefitting Baycrest using the form below: