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Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning13,000 donor heroesSeptember 17, 2013 was an historic day at SickKids as the Peter GilganCentre for Research and Learning officially opened. This 21 - storey tower, nowhome to 2,000 researchers, trainees and staff, represents a new chapter inglobal leadership in child health research at SickKids.It took a community to help this $400-million research facility become a reality.With a fundraising goal of $200 million, more than 13,000 donors steppedforward to successfully complete the largest capital campaign in SickKids history.Peter Gilgan, Founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, led the way with atransformational gift of $40 million.4 | SICKKIDS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013 -14
“This campaign was fuelledby the generosity of thecommunity who sawthe potential of bringingchild health researcherstogether under one roof.”– Ted Garrard, President and CEO,SickKids FoundationMr. Gilgan was joined at the day-long festivities by Mary Jo Haddad,President and CEO of SickKids, Tim Hockey, Chair of the Campaign Cabinet,Ted Garrard, President and CEO of SickKids Foundation, and otherphilanthropic, government and community leaders. But the focus of theday was on the researchers and the patients and families whose lives willbe transformed as a result of their work.The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning showcases the vitalimportance of research as the foundation of paediatric care. From the state-ofthe-artlaboratories and learning facilities to the multi-level common areas,the building was designed to enhance collaboration, providing opportunitiesfor scientists and trainees from a variety of disciplines to work side by side.These opportunities will fuel innovation, accelerate progress and driveimprovements in child health outcomes both locally and around the world.| 5
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