Philanthropy Statistics I

I have always been passionate about education. This passion has informed much of my own journey over the past decade. Living in Hong Kong, I became involved in a volunteer capacity with a fantastic organization called Room to Read, a leading non-profit focused on girls' education and children's literacy in Asia and Africa. I learned a lot while fundraising to build schools in rural communities in countries like Nepal, Cambodia and Laos and working to establish scholarships for girls in India. I saw firsthand the benefit of educational scholarships—how completely life-changing they can be for young people. This cemented my ambition to provide access to education for as many young people as possible.

This journey continued when we relocated to Canada and my eldest son started at Shawnigan. I was approached to become involved, first with scholarships and then on the Board of Governors. This involvement has been incredibly fulfilling. For me, one of the initial selling points about Shawnigan was the level of financial assistance and scholarships offered to students. That commitment to accessibility brings crucial socio-economic diversity, which, along with cultural diversity, is a key aspect that leads to the development

Kelly Gave of well-rounded, socially aware, empathetic young people. I have enjoyed

Board of Governors having a closer connection to students here on scholarship, and having the

Advancement Committee - Chair opportunity to see firsthand how access to a Shawnigan education impacts the direction of young lives. From the knowledge gained through my financial and fundraising background and from my own perspective as a donor, I know that the best way for a school like Shawnigan to consistently provide financial support and scholarships to students is by building a healthy endowment. Current Parent Your generosity and support of the endowment are key.” “ By supporting the endowment here at Shawnigan, we can help the School to consistently reach its annual scholarship goals, without dependence on annual fundraising targets or operating budget. Your generosity and support of the endowment are key, both for the School’s sustainability as an institution and for deserving young people from across the globe, whose lives will have been indelibly and positively shaped by their formative experiences as Shawnigan students.