'We and our children are blessed to be living in dynamic communities of Blue Mountain/Collingwood, and Toronto with vibrancy and diversity. We believe that we are really lucky to be able to support these communities. Like so many other volunteers; giving time, talent and treasure repays in a small way all of the benefits that we have received. To move forward ... we need to give back.'

About Peter Seligman

Peter's philosophy of giving has been cultivated over many decades, beginning at an early age. As a teenager, Peter started to donate blood to help those in need. To date, he has donated blood more than 250 times, benefiting Canadian Blood Services and their many patients. He is also involved closely with the Kidney Foundation when in 2005 he became a kidney donor.

Passionate about the virtues of knowledge and understanding, Peter is a committed supporter of educational excellence. To that end, Peter has been involved with a number of educational institutions including the Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto (CHAT), where he chaired the Development Campaign and was instrumental in the early years of the Toronto Heshel School.

Peter's acumen for leadership, caring and guidance has been invaluable to the Boards of The Baycrest Foundation, Temple Emanu-El, Weizmann Science Canada and Jewish Family and Child Services, Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community, My Friend's House, Hospice Georgian Triangle, and Collingwood General Marine Hospital.

As a hands-on volunteer, he is also a perennial participant in the Out of the Cold initiative, preparing and serving meals to more than 100 homeless people in Toronto, the original 100 Km Barrie to Baycrest (B2B) and now the Bike For Brain Health Fundraising Rides, now in its 35th year as well as a member of the organizing committee for the Mount Sinai/Bridgepoint Hospitals Hero Ride from Toronto to Collingwood and back.

Visit the Press page to read some recent write-ups of Peter's community involvement.