April 29, 2014
15th Annual Salute to
LaudableLondoners
An evening of elegance and acknowledgment
Over $24 700 Raised
April 29, 2014 marked the 15th Annual
with fond memories on many of their
marks yet another year of growth for
Salute to Laudable Londoners—this
stories accumulated in the years of
Participation House — as we embark on
year shining the spotlight on Janet and
friendship with Janet and Jamie
building a brand new day program—
Jamie Caskey.
respectively.
designed to lessen the
pressures on
parents as their special needs children
The London Hunt and Country Club
graduate the school system and face a
once more opened its doors to
daily routine with no extra supports.
welcome over 200 of London’s best as
they gathered to raise a glass and
Our new Day Program location will
acknowledge
ensure more opportunity for those
the
tremendous
special individuals to pursue their
achievements of Janet and Jamie.
dreams and
Janet and Jamie represent the
quintessential philanthropic couple—
London born and raised, their names
are closely connected to dozens of
fundraising
initiatives,
charitable
committees and volunteer Boards.
explore
their
talents,
expanding on our legacy of a thriving
agency with over 51 locations within
London and Area and 350 staff providing
Sarah Caskey took the podium as the
last guest speaker and spoke on behalf
support and care to the over 300
individuals who call Participation House
home.
Bill Brady, along with his wife Mary
of the four Caskey daughters. Though
Ann, first recipient of the Laudable
her wit she fondly recalled the times
It is on behalf of these amazing
Londoners title and MC of nearly every
her parents encouraged and instilled
individuals that we extend our most
Laudable event thereafter, welcomed
philanthropy,
work
ethic
and
heartfelt thanks to everyone who not
the crowd and kept everyone on the
dedication
social
justice
and
only helped us honour Janet and Jamie
edge of their seats with razor-sharp
responsibility within each of them.
to
Caskey for all that they do throughout
humor and insights.
the London community, but contributed
Gary
Jazey,
Judith Rodger, Scott Ritchie and Jim
Participation
Virtue,
thanked
long
time
friends
and
colleagues of the Caskeys, reflected
all
Board
Member
House
attendees
of
to our great cause as well—ensuring
Foundation
that the most vulnerable members of
for
their
generosity and spoke of how 2014
our community are not only embraced
but set up for long term success.
The Participation House Foundation Board of Directors extend a heartfelt Thank You to
the following individuals and organizations, in helping us honour Janet and Jamie as
our 15th Laudable Londoners. Over $24,000 was raised to assist more than 300 adults and
children with severe physical, developmental or multiple disabilities reach their full
potential in the community. On their behalf, thank you very much.
Aaron, Sheldon and Betsy
Abbott, Anthony and Joy
Agranove, Susan
Alexander, Douglas and Anne
Andrews, Ken and Martha
Aroma Mediterranean Restaurant
Aziz, Carol and Ted
Aziz, D. J.
Bailey, Stewart and Beth
Ballantyne, Herbert and Beverley
Balsdon, Nancy
Bell, David and Beverly
Benson, Jane and Donald
Blackburn, Judith
Wayne Petrie, Arlene Gavloski, Joan Petrie
Blair, David and Carol
Bocking, Douglas
Bourne, Robert and Donna
Brady, William and Mary Ann
Brown, Matt, City of London Ward 7 Councillor
Bryce, Douglas
Burbidge, Wilfred and Marion
Caplan, Sandi and Paul
Carroll, Samuel Edwin
Caskey, Anea
Caskey, James and Janet
Caskey, Sarah Swan, Richard
Cherniak, Stephen and Mary
Clouston, John and Perry
Coates, Charles and Diana
Cromarty, Maxine
Dagnone, Tony and Donna
Dalby, Diny and Tom
Davis, Sylvia and Bill Stewart
Dawson, Ron and June
De Shane, Wesley and Louise
Duffield, William and Betty
Dunne, Brian
DyerBrown LLP Law Firm
Ellis, Paul
Escaf, Elizabeth
Estabrooks, Susan
Evans, David and Pam
Farquhar, Jackie
Fellner, Mary
Fewster, L. B.
Findlay, Allan
Fisher, Anne
Fleming, Bill and Ann
Paul Strickland, Daniel Strickland,
Kourtney McVittie, Janice Strickland
Fowler, Peter, Elizabeth, and Megan
Fulton, Patricia
Getliffe, Mary Catherine and Kate
Girvan, David and Elizabeth
Girvin, John and Bettye
Gloin, Patricia
Golath, Gail
Gray, Bill and Lynne
Hamilton, Gavin and Beatrice
Holmes, Bill and Margaret
Innanen, Leroy
Jamieson, Tina
Jazey, Deborah and Gary
Jenkins, Ann
Jesty, Tom
Johnson, Leslie and Peter
Johnston, Carol
Jones, Glenn
Karlson, Marilyn and Ross
Kerr, John and Camille
Kime, John and Susan
King, Don and Jill
Kirk, Mary Ellen
Koreen, Gary and Mary Margaret
Kryworuk, Peter and Mary
Latham, William and Wilma
Lemieux, Denis and Nancy
Lesaux, Jane
Letton, Donald
Little, Betsy
Littlejohn, Hewett, Catherine and Mary
Lochead, Sana
Logan, Annabelle
London Inc.
MacDonald, Brian
Mackenzie, Helen
Marshman, Mary
McDonald, John and Susan
McDonald, Judith
McDougall, Don and Marion
McGarry, Justice John and Mary
McGarry, Marnie
McHardy, Lois Ann
Barbara Russell, Cathy Smith and Maureen Reid
McKenzie, C. Anne
Miniaci, Vincent
Mitchell, Pamela
Robert Courneya
Myny, Larry
Nash, David and Rankin-Nash, Erin
Nish, Margaret
Noble, Joan
Olszowy, George and Maureen
Organ, Donald and Mary
Orr, Brian and Anderson, Jeri
Panabaker, D. E.
Parkinson, Ruth
Peel, William
Peever, Traute
Petrie, Wayne and Joan
Porter, Graham and Marlene McGrath
Potter, Judith
Ritchie, Linda and Scott
Robinson, George and Diane
Rodger, Wilson and Judith
Rorabeck, Cecil and Linda
Rundle, Howard and Lynda
Russell, Barbara
Schram, Bob and Deb
Schwartz, Peter
Scott, Barry and Margie
Semotiuk, Darwin and Mary
Sexton, Catherine
Shearing, Roderick and Sheila
Sinosic, Maria
Siskind, Robert G. and Shelly
Smith, Deanna
Snelgrove, Jack and Sandy
Spriet, Anew and Helen
Stewart, Janet
Stilco Corporation
Stilwell, Hedi
Strickland, Ross and Doris
Szilassy, Margaret
Thackray, Peter
Thompson, David
Thompson, James G.
Dr. Sarah Caskey, Dr. Lew Balsdon, Andrea Caskey
and Nancy Balsdon
Thomson, Mary
Thorpe, Wendy
Thrasher, Diane
Turnbull, Ian and Diane
Unstructuredesign Inc.
Vander Hoeven, John C. and Theresa
Vardanis, Alexander and Irene
Walker, Judith
Walzak, Phyllis
Wasko, Elizabeth
Whatmore, Peter and Elizabeth
Willis, Rod and Faye
Wilson, Steve and Ruth Ann
Wood, Robert and Judy
Thank You
Thank You
To Our Supporters
Virtuoso pianist and agency long friend
Bryan Gloyd
Bill Brady
Sandi Caplan, Susan Agranove, Brian Dunne,
and Susan Estabrooks
Judith Rodger
Janet and Jamie Caskey take the podium
Scott Ritchie
Maria Sinosic, Jamie and Janet Caskey
and Gary Jazey
Ken Andrews, Diana Coates
and Martha Andrews
Andrews
Jim Virtue
Dr. Sarah Caskey
Laudable Londoners
Jamie and Janet Caskey
For more information about our agency please visit: www.participationhouse.com
620 Colborne Street, Unit 101, London ON, N6B 3R9 • 519-660-6635