Source: Brampton Guardian
Meet the Brampton businessman whose $2.5 million donation to Peel Memorial made history
Ever since Sajjad Ebrahim, 63, made the announcement of a $2.5 million donation to William Osler Health System Foundation last week during the topping off ceremony for the Peel Memorial site, there has been a much curiosity about the low-key Brampton businessman.
A Celebration of topping off was held at the construction site of the new Peel Memorial Hospital along with the announcement of a major donation. Here, Sajjad Ebrahim, who donated $2.5 million towards the project holds up his granddaughter Layla Alibhai as she signs a steel beam
Ebrahim’s donation marks the largest individual donation made to the Osler Foundation so far, hospital officials said. What’s more, Orlando Corporation, a developer, will match Ebrahim’s donation as part of its $15 million commitment to three Osler hospitals.
The idea of an integrated health facility whose main focus will be on prevention of diseases appealed to Ebrahim and, he said, that’s why he threw his support behind Peel Memorial. He credits that, and his strong Muslim faith, which encourages acts of charity.
“This is my way of showing gratitude to Canada and Brampton,” said Ebrahim, who moved to Canada in the late ‘70s. “I believe God works through people and I am glad he’s chosen me for this.”
Some years ago, Ebrahim, a North York resident, sat on the board of the Peel Memorial foundation and at that time was able to see firsthand the work the hospital did, he explained.
The Brampton businessman is also an active member of the Muslim Friends of Osler, a group of community members from all walks of life that came together in 2007 and pledged to raise $1 million for Osler Foundation. Ebrahim’s company Par-Pak Ltd. was a major contributor to that campaign. Together, with the help of its employees, Par-Pak raised $150,000.
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