Obituary: His shoes were made for walking: War vet Marvin Gord was a tireless fundraiser
Marvin Gord was determined to make a difference—one step at a time. In 2020, the near-centenarian strode into virtually every headline and newscast in Toronto by announcing that he planned to walk one million steps to raise money and awareness for seniors’ care. The “Marvin’s Millions” campaign was launched in the summer of 2020, with […]
Baycrest gets $3 million provincial grant for infrastructure
The government of Ontario is allocating $3 million to Baycrest Hospital in Toronto, to upgrade its infrastructure.
Classical music DJ soothes seniors’ souls
Susan Minuk profiles ‘classical music DJ’ Howard Mednick.
Fashion show will highlight Moroccan history and tradition
Extraordinary bridal dresses, as well as other Moroccan fashions and delicacies, will be celebrated on Oct. 30, when Women Friends of Baycrest invites the community to step back in time and experience a rare glimpse of Sephardic Jewish tradition, fashion and history at the Magical Moroccan Food and Fashions event.
Baycrest celebrates 100 years of serving the community
Exactly 100 years ago, concerned Jewish community members in Toronto recognized the need to care for the elderly.
Baycrest SEALFIT will make you sweat for your donations
The Baycrest Foundation has partnered with SEALFIT, one of the world’s premier performance training companies, to give participants an experience modelled after the U.S. Navy SEALs’ “Hell Week” training program – all in support of Baycrest Health Sciences.
Q-&-A: Dr. Yakir Kaufman on preventing dementia
Dr. Yakir Kaufman is the director of neurology services at Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem and the founder of the Brain Health Center.
Israeli firms to test health-care technology in Canada
Two Israeli companies will have the opportunity to test their heart and brain health technologies in Canadian seniors care facilities.
Brains invade Toronto, raise money for Baycrest Health Sciences
The TELUS Health Brain Project, which brought 100 brain sculptures to a number of locations in Toronto, was a fundraiser for Baycrest Health Sciences. Last year, the project helped bring in $1.3 million for brain research, care and education.
Toronto police seek public’s assistance in hate-related Baycrest vandalism case
The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance identifying a man involved in a hate-motivated mischief investigation.
