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Asian Business Network Association

Honourary Patrons Jhe Honourable Dr Vivienne Poy Jhe Honourable Philip Lee

Organizing Committee Co-Chairs Dennis Au-Yeung Alexandra Ngan

Selection Committee Chair 9tanley wan

Editorial Committee Chair 9tephen 9iu

Operation Committee Chair Glenn Chan

President Asian Business Network Association

Bammy VVong

9ecretary Viola Poon

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Chinese Canadian Legend Award Recipients 2000-2017

Chinese Canadian Legend Award Recipients 2018 Gabriel Chan Angela Cheung TIrwin Li Susan Wong Yuen Pau Woo ”Winnie Yu

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THE COVERNOR GOENERAL LA GOUVERNEURE GENERALE

Congratulations to those being honoured with the Chinese Canadian Legend Award, presented by the Asian Business Network Association (ABNA),

The men and women recelving the Chinese Canadian Legend Award have contributed to ouUr country in remarkable ways,particularly within the Chinese-Canadian community. They are defined by their leadership and their commitment to exceljlence,

The stories of al those who have won awards ffom ABNA in the past more than 100 So far are collected in a book series and made available to post-secondary institutions across Canada、 These collections encourage individuals to take an active role, to help thelr community and to Strengthen the Spirit that makes Canada Special.

[ wish all the honourees the very best as they continue to have a Significant Impact in the Chinese-Canadian and the wider Canadian community.

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PRRIME MINISTER .PREMIER MINIS RE

Novetmbet 17, 2018

Dear Ftlends:

Lam pleased to extend my Wartmest gteettngs to evetyone attending the Chinese Canadian Legend 2018 Award Gala, hosted by the Asian Business Netwotk Assoclation (ABNA) Boatd of Jifectors.

hls anmual event shines a Spotlipght on outstanding Chinese Canadians who have made signliftcant contributtons to the community would like to join you in coOngtatulating this yeatfs avwwatrd reciplents for theit hatrd Wotk, detetrminaton and rematkabje achievements. [apm cettaln that everyone In attendance will be inspPlired by thett Stotles.

TI would also ljxe to thank the ABNA for its comtmitment to Supbottitng gtovwth and PitospPetity in the Chinese-Canadian business communlty and fot fosteting ties of

ttendshlp and trade between Our twoO coOunttles,

On behalf of the Governtment of Canada, [oftet my best wishes fot a Post enjoyabjle and memotable gala.

Sincerely,

DeRtRGORTsQDDD LEUUeaU PCANIE Ptrime Ninlstet of Canada

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November 17 2018

A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD

Im delighted to extend greetings to everyone attending the Chinese Canadian Legend 2018 Awards Gala, hosted by the Asian Business Network Association.

The Chinese Canadian role models being honoured today make clear what a difference people can make in this great province of ours. Congratulations to the individuals being honoured fortheir achievements and for being outstanding examples of this years gala theme, you me-lets make legends together”

Id lke to take this opportunity to thank the Chinese community in Ontario forits many significant achievements and contributions. Ialso commend the Asian Business Network Association for promoting and recognizing excellence within the community and for inspiring others by publishing the stories of award recipients.

I hope everyone has a terrific gala,

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Premiers Messape

Onbehalf ofthe Province of Nova Scotia, itis my pleasure to extend best wishes to the Asian Business Network Association and to welcome everyone to the 19m annual Chinese Canadian Legend Awards Gala.

We are fortunate in Nova 9Scotia to have a close relationship with China, and to be a home to a growing Chinese community,They are an _ essential part of the economic and cultural fabric of our province and the community is one we value and appreciate.

Congratulations to the recipients of this years awards,, 1 want to thank you,on behalf of Nova Scotians,for the outstanding contributions you have made to our province and for inspiring all of usto make our communities stronger.

Sincerely,

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On behalf of the province of New Brunswick, we woujd jike to extend our thanks to the Asian Business Network Association (ABNA) for hosting the 18u annual Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala,This _ esteemed event highlights some of our countries most influential and dedicated citizens,

The Chinese Canadian Legend 2017 Award Gala is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the contributions of Chinese Canadians, whose achievements in their fespective fields and communities have helped to move both industry and humanity forward

Supporting diverse and vibrant communities is a priority of our government. We are blessed to live in a beautifdj part of the country one that is culturally rich and hoids tremendous potential for growth. We are proud of the many Chinese citizens living and flourishing in our province, contributing to New Brunswick's cuHurai mosaic innovation and economic growth.

On behatf of the Government of New Brunswick, congratulations to all 2017 Chinese Canadian Legend award recipients, We look forward to working with you to build a better and brighter future in New Brunswick and across Canada.

Au nom du gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, nous remercions Asian Business Network Association (ABNA) davoir organise te 18*gala annuel de remise du prix Chinese Canadian Legend Award. Cette activite reputee presente divers citoyens parmi ies plus influents et devoues de notre paysS.

Le gala offre une excellente possibilite de reconnaitre les contributions des Sino-Canadiens dont les reajisations dans jeurs colectivitEs et jeurs domaines respectifs ont aideafaire progresserfindustrie etjhumanite.

Appuyer des collectivites diverses et dynamiques est une Priorite du gouvernement. Nous sommes privilegies de vivre dans une belle partie du pays riche sur le plan

cujturel et presentant un immense potentiel de croissance. Nous sommes fiers des nombreux citoyens dorigine chinoise qui habitent et prosperent dans notre province,contribuant ainsi a la mosaique culturelle, jinnovation et a la croissance economique du Nouvealu- 8runswick.

Au nom du gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, nous feilicitons tous les iaureats du prix Chinese Canadian Legend Award de 2017. Nous nous rejouissons a lidee de travailer avec vVous afin de batir un avenir meilleur au Nouveau-Brunswick et au Canada.

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PREMUIER JoOHN HORGCAN

As Premier of the Province of British Columbia,I am please to extend my warmest welcome to readers of the 19th Edqition of CAP7Ppese CaDaCiaD ZeSsen CX

This years theme,You and Me - Let's Make Legendqds Together,recognlzes Chinese Canadians who have not only overcome challenges and strived for self imnprovement,but have contributed to thelir communities and serve as an insplration to others. The stories within these pages showcase SIX outstandqding indqividuals who now join the egsteemed company of 112 previougs reciplents of thls prestiglious aaward,

TI commend each of the 2018 inductees as they are all exceptional role models for our future generations, Among them are two doctors,an entrepreneur,a philanthroplst,a Senator, and a line dance teacher,. Their experiences have been qulte difterent,but they each promote the spirit of charity and have had a signifcant Impact on thbhe world around thenm,. would like to thank them all for their servlce, as lt ls the cumulative contributions of each passionate community member that will ultimately ensure a better future for everyone.

Congratulations,again, to those being honoured. wlsh the very best for your continued success, and Thave no doubt that your storles will motivate others to become legends, too. And, thank you to the Asian Business Network Assocliation for initiating this award that recognlzes the contributions of these amazing individuals who lnsplre us al].

Have a wonderful night of celebrationl

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Message from the Premier

On behajlf of the Government of Saskatchewam Iam Pleased to welcome evVeryone to the 19h Annual Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gaja.

This annual celebration honours notablje Chinese-Canadians who have Iade significant contriputions to their jocal communities and throughout canada._ Since 2000, over one hundred individuals have received this Prestigious ayward for their outstanding achieverments in their respective fields,This year we have the Opportunity to recognize Six recipients who are further strengthening the Chinese community as well as ouUr Province', culturallVw socially, and economically.

Congratulations to the Asian Business Network Association on yoOUrT Iong-standing support for this anmnual event and ongoing service to al Chinese-Canadians. Thank you also to al] volunteers, sponsors, Presenters, and attendees without wpom this event would not be possibje.

Best wishes for a mnemmorable celebration,

Scott Moe Premaiez

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MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA

On bephalf of the Czovernment of Albetfta, am Pleased to bfing greetingstoareadets ofFthe 192 dition of the Chinese Canadian Lepgend frecognizing Outstandine tole pmodels in the Chinese-Canadian COpanmmunlity,

Ianm delipghted to join with the Asian Business Network AssociatiomTg celebhrating sx amazing individuals: Dr. Gabfiel Chan. Dr Anpgela Cbeung fir Jrwin LNfrs, Susan Wonp, Senator Yuen Pau Woo and Nrs, Winnie Yu, [am encouraged

jearn about theit backerounds, strenpths and accomplishmertsFarndfhe Emmarkable

conttibutions they arc maklng to Our COuntty,

In this edition, you read about these Six leadefrs whose cxepaplaty ca wii ss continue to inspire kindness, charity and entrepfeneurship tr Renerarionsro came \Whethetr thtouph dance, fteseatch, health care, Philanthrob 《了 arerBiisc, the awardees' actions have made a difference.Tcommend the teciPieatssongeas eftofts and thank the Asian Business Network Associafions for highlightangthe

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Welcome to the 2018 Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala,

Canada formed out of a diversity of cultures, evolving into 3a society that promotes inclusive identities and integration through generosity, kindness, and sincerity to Our values and principies,

The 2018 recipients of the Chinese Canadian Legend Award - Dr Gabriel Chan, Dr Angelia Cheung, Mr irwin Li Mrs, SuUSan Wong, 9enator Yuen Pao Woo and Mrs. Winnie Yu - are emblematic of the theme forthis years event You & Me - Lets make Legends together Each has worked extremely hard, making tremendous contributions to their community while creating a legendary story of their lives. The six recipients have become role models in the Chinese community and their involvement has impacted mainstream society in Canada,

In Newfoundiand and Labradopn members of the Chinese community are an integral part of a diverse cultural fabric, contributing to Our provinces history and identity.

On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Lcongratulate and salute l attendees of the gala for their contributions to OUr wonderful country,

Hon,. Dwight Ball Prermier

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BYEMALL Mr. Bammy Wong Ms.Viola Poon Board Chair Secretary ASsian Business Network Association Asian Business Network Associationy/ UNIT 44, 145 ROYAL CREST COURT Chinese Canadian Legend Comrnittee MARKHAM ON L3R 92Z4 UNIT 44, 145 ROYAL CREST COURT

MARKHAM ON L3R 9Z4 Dear Mr Wong and Ms. Poon':

Greeting Meeting Regtuest

Thank you for your kind invitation to Submit a greeting for the upcoming edition of the Chinese Canadian Legend book. Please usethe following message:

1 am very pljeased to recognijize the recipients of this yearSs Chinese Canadian Legend Award, Chinese Canadians make important contributions to our Society,in al areas of endeavour, This years recipients encompass a remarkable range of achievement but they al share a commitment to community service,Caring for and Supporting our neighbours is a fundamental Canadian value, These recipients, through their dedication to others, are role models for all Canadians, and ] congratulate them on receiving this award.

As requested, 1 have attached a photo,

My best wishes for a Successful awards gala in November, Once again,my congratujations to this years award recipients,

Sincerely,

Robert R. McLeod Preimier

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Hong ong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

香港 特别 行政 政府

November 17, 2018

(人 behalf of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), would Hike to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 2018 Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala organised by the Asian Business Network Association (ABNA).

Since its inception in 1994,ABNA has been actively fostertng closer business jinks between the Chinese and mainstream communities,In 2000, ABNA launched the first Chinese_ Canadian Legend Award to recognise outstanding role models in the Chinese community in Canada,Over the years, IOore than 100 awardees have received the accolades,

2018 marks the 195” Anniversary of the Award,I would like to extend my warmest Congratuljations to the Six award recipients of this year for their outstanding contribution to the society, amn Sure their Stories would inspire other individuals to follow their pathways to serve Canadians whom they love, May Iwish the Gala a great Success,

Kathy Chan Dizector

174 St George 9treet Toronto, Ontario M5R 2M7 Tel' (416) 924-5544 Fax: (416) 924-3599 Web Site: wwWw.hketotoronto.govhk E-mail info@hketotoronto.gOy.hk

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Chinese Canadian Legend starts with you and me. While we celebrate the achievements of our 2018 Chinese Canadian Legend award recipients, we wish to express ouI gratitude to each and every

one of YOU for being there for us throughout all these years. Chinese

Canadian Legend belongs to youand me.

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MESsAGE FRUM CU-LCHAIR UF ORGANIZING CUMMITTEE

Jear Friends,

1 am honoured to co-chair the Chinese Canadian Legend once again this year.

9ince the inception of this event 18 years ago, the Asian Business Network Association has had the honour of recognizing more than 100 outstanding Chinese Canadians for their achievements and contributions to their communities. They have inspired us in many varied and diverse ways and JTJhe Asian Business Network Association has been privileged to recognize them at this event,

Every year it becomes increasingly di cult to select the recipients of the Chinese Canadian Legend Award among the many deserving people who work tirelessly to better their communities and Canada as a whole. jhose selected will join our list of outstanding individuals who have been Tecognized for their contributions.

The theme of this years event "You and Me, Lets Make Legends TIogether embodies the idea that by working together and collaborating to achieve

a goal we can accomplish so much more than on our own. Ihe spirit of cooperation has always been an important part of communities across

Wanada and the 2018 Chinese Canadian Legends exemplifes this idea. TI take great pride in congratulating the 2018 Chinese Canadian Legend

Award recipients on their well-deserved achievements. hope their Success stories will continue to InsSpire and motivate ouUr next generation.

Jn closing,Twould like to thank the Selection Committee, Drganizing Committee and all of the truly dedicated volunteers. Your tireless work ensures that the Chinese Canadian Legend continues to be a great SuccesS.

Dennis Au-Yeung O7ga7111Zi172g CO7N111ttee CO-CDU17

Chinese Canadian Legend 2018

MESsAE FRUM CHAIR UF SELECTIUN CUMMITTEE

The annual Chinese Canadian Legend Award has

continuously received special attention from both the

community and the media in Canada as one of the most credible organisations to recognize outstanding leaders from the community.

With so many volunteers and leaders in the Chinese community it is a big challenge for the Selection Committee to select six individuals out of the many nominees. VVith 24 members making up the Selection Committee, many of whom are former Chinese Canadian Legend award recipients

and individuals with good knowledge of the community; the 9election Committee worked through a long process to select the award recipients on a fair equitable and unbiased basis.

During the process, the Selection Committee considered the various ife experiences that these nominees have gone through and contributions they have made to the community the country or the world; while their political and religious backgrounds are not being considered. After signing a confdential agreement for not disclosing any information outside the selection meeting, the members openly and freely discussed the backgrounds and contributions of each nominee. ach nominee was evaluated by the 9election Committee on a no name basis and these evaluation reports were then summarized and tabulated by an independent auditor during the meeting to ensure the entire selection is transparent and fair. Because of this rigid procedure, we have experienced minimal disagreements when the award recipients are announced each year

Through this book the stories of these six community leaders are being put forward; we hope others would be inspired and encouraged to follow their footsteps to make this a better world for all of us.

9tanley wan, CPA,FCA, MBA

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Memhbers Dennis Au- Yeung Alexandra Ngan Glenn Chan Viola Poon Sunny Ho Miarianne 9iu Annie wok Stephen Siu Alan wong Benson 9y Allen Leung Camilla Iong Ida Li Teresa Tsui Lusan Li Kenny Wan tellaLi Bammy Wong Andre Mak Connie Woo John Man JudyYeung AlbertNg

Auditor Viliam Ip, CA 9ecretaties PeggyLeung

Viola Poon

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MESsAQE FRUM THEFRESIDENT

For the past 18 years, one of the highlights of the

5 jp year for me is to cejlebrate the fruition of the Chinese

Canadian Legend Award project, each year in a refreshing way with a uniquely inspiring collage of individuals,.

tall started in 2000 with a group of passionate people saying to each other: “You and ,Lets make legends together!'” 9uch passion and commitment have kept us

going year after year as we honour individuals who contributed remarkably to the

community in their own way.

Throughout the years, we have also beneftted from the generous support

and genuine advice from the community at various levels, which had

greatly enhanced and enriched the Award. In turn, CCL is building a legacy thats interwoven with not just the Chinese community but also the Canadian society crossing cultural historical, and geographical boundaries,

This years theme aptly embodies the spirit of CCL in coming together with joint efforts, celebrating the triumph of excellence, and sharing these triumphant stories with the community.

It starts with you and me but it doesnt stop there. Jn the years to comey jet us continue to wokk MORE togethen explore MORE new opportunities, and create MORLE powerful community voices.

[believe I can count on each of you to support us in your Own special way just as Thave counted on our team members - the CCL working committees and our volunteers.[ would like to thank them for their commitment to excellence, their courage to face challenges and their persistence in getting things accomplished.

Youand llets make MORE legends together!

Bammy Vong

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The mission of the Asian Business Network Association (ABNA) is to promote harmonious community relations and recognize role models in

the Chinese Community.

ABNAis a non-profit organization established in 1994. Activities include the Chinese Canadian Legend Award Projectb charity activities and partnering with other community organiZzations to provide community setrvices. In 2000, ABNA initiated the Chinese Canadian Legend Award to recognize and honour Chinese Canadians who have attained outstanding achievements and signifcant contributions to our global community and Canada. Recipients receive accolades with the presentation of an award at the Award Gala and their inspiring stories are published in the Chinese Canadian Legend book series. [hese book collections are being kept in the Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library at the University of Toronto, as well as the libraries at University of DOttawa, University of British Columbia, imon Fraser University University of Victoria, McGil University. In addition, beginning this yearm, the collections are being kept in the Hong Kong Wentral Library the libraries of the University of Hong ong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong ong Baptist University the ong

Kong University of Science and TIechnology ong Kong Polytechnic UniversitmyChu Hai College of Higher ducation and Canadian Jnternational 9chool of Hong Kong. In the last 18 years, over 100

individuals have received the avwatrd.

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Aslan Business Network Association

The Asian Business Network Association (ABNA) has supported or contributed to the following charitable organizations and projects since Year 2000:

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Lanadlan Cancer 9ociety

Lanadian Museum for Human Rights uareflrst Foundation

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Joronto Chinese Famlly services of Untarlo Community Coalltion In Ald of Alperta Willdfire Embracing Lilfe

FuHul Education Foundation

Hong kong Chlldrens symphony Urchestra Mon Sheong Foundation

Red Cross Canada

Research Workshop "ultural Translation & Chinese- Lanada studies by York University

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Smlle China 9ports for Kid 9tarlight Chinese Opera Performing Arts Centre

Underthe Banyan [ree Centre forthe Developmentally Dlsabled

Voyage-9truggles & Hopes Hong kong University students project in Toronto

Yee Hong Communlty Wellness Foundation

Endowment Funds:

Canadlan Cancer soclety Golden Daffodil Endowment Fund

FuHul Education Foundation Endowment Fund

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Presldent

Executive Vice-Presldent

VIce-President

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Viola Poon Connie Woo0

Camilla Tong

Glenn Chan Angela Lam Peggy Leung Marianne 9IU

Dennls Au-Yeung Stanley Kwan Alexandra Ngan Stephen 9iu

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Dennls Au-Yeung Alexandra Ngan

Viola Poon

Glenn Chan Lusan LI 9hirley Chan 9tella LI 9hirley Chen Ying Lu Michael Ho Clalre Lum Minnle Hung Marianne SIU Willliam lp 9tephen 9iu Annie Qiwen Jin Camilla Tong Kelth Kwan Teresa Tsul Angela Lam Connle Woo Jasmin Lee Bammy Wongd Michael Leung Ivan Wongd Kenny Leung Juanita Wongd Peggy Leungd Mina Wongd Gary LI Connie Zhang

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bennls Au-Yeung Agnes Chan Wong Arnold Chan

Emillle Chan

Glenn Chan

Dr Helen Chan JImmy Chan

Prof. Luke han Huapt(N) Tung Chan Dr Feter Chang Prof. Thomas Chang John Chen

9haun Chen

Dr Tat-Ming Cheung Peter Cheung Audrey Chiang James Chtu

Dr Chi-Ming Chow Grace Chum

Dr Joseph Du Hughes Eng

Allce Fong

Johnny Fong Ambrose Fung Judge Mina Yung-Fung Dr Chit-Chan Gunn Gary Ho

欧阳 Robert H. N. Ho

Sunny Ho 律师 议员 Dr Collin Hong 医生 Prof Alec Hou 教授 Shirley Hoy

Dr John Hui 医生 Dr Stephen Hwang Alice Ko Tony Ku 古今 /律师 David Kuo Stanley Kwan 天保 合计 汉中 Annie Kwok 清华

Dr Jason Kwok 访 医生 明达 医生 Alan Kwong BerniceL Kwong Cynthia Lai Prof. David Chuenyan Lai 周志 Prof. Jim Yuan Lai 教授 Michael Lai 医生 Tak-Ng Lai

Colonel Fung Fai Lam Dr Arthur Lau 博士 Dr Benson Lau Prof Lee Chack Fan 教授 Chi Ping Lee

医生 Jack Lee

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Dr Victor Ling

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Helen Lu

Lu Mingguang Dr Ying Lu Frank Luk

Andre Mak

Dr Tak Wah Mak John Man

br oordon Moe Dr Tony Mok Prof. Albert Nd Dr Joseph Ng Dr Nelly Ng Royson Ng Alexandra Ngan Prof. Chun Peng Justin Brlan Poy Dr Nevllle Poy

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IMaster of Ceremonjles

YingLu

Dr Ying Lu graduated from Queens University Miedical

N 9chool in 1994. 9he then completed her five-year ophthalmology specialty residency in the Department

of Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, with 6 month glaucoma training

under prominent glaucoma specialists Dr. Graham Irope and Dr Yvonne

Buys. Upon fnishing her training, Dr Lu was inducted as a Fellow of the Royal

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada registered as a member of the

Canadian Ophthalmology 9ociety and is a Diplomate of the American Board of

Ophthalmology.

Dr Lu is cutrrently the Head of Ophthalmology for Scarborough Hospital. 9he teaches at the University of Joronto Medical School as a lecturer. Dr Lu specializes in laser and cataract Surgeries for glaucoma and cataract patients at her clinic and at the 9Scarborough hospital. Most recently Dr. Lu performed the First Femtosecond Laser cataract Surgery in an WOntario Hospital.

For the past 17 years, she has performed more than 30,000 eye sufgeries bringing precious sight back to countless patients. Dr Lu is afjliated with Mount 9inai

ospital, [oronto 9carborough Hospital and Kensington Eye Institute. As well she is amember of the international medical faculty of the ORBJIS Flying Eye ospital.

In addition to her busy medical practice, Dr Lu contributes her time and experience to_ help people in need.9he runs a community outreach eye clinic for Mount 9inai Hospital for the past 10 years. Over the past ten years, she has run an 0 -site eye clinic at Carekirst where she is an Honorary Advisor. In 2004, she

co-founded the ORBIS Canadian-Chinese Advisory Council (CCAC) to facilitate

blindness Prevention in Chinas rural areas

Jn 2008, Dr Lu won the Outstanding Professional Achievement Award and the viewers choice at the Miandarin Profle Award organized by Fairchild Ielevision. In 2009, Dr Lu was recognized with the Best Community Service Award by the

Association of Chinese Canadian ntrepreneurs.

Dr Lu was one of six recipients of Canadian Chinese Legend Award in 2008. She serves as a member of the selection committee Since 2009. Since 2010, Dr Lu has been the co-chair for the Canadian Chinese Legend Alliance .9he is honoured to be involved and support the Asian Business Network Associations commitment to better local and global communities.

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Master of Ceremonies 9tephen 9iu

Stephen Siu has served the community in different capacities -- as Executive Director of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater [Toronto, Assistant Director of the

Rs on Trade O ce and currently as President of the Yee Hong

Community Wellness Foundation.

Stephen started his career as a journalist with the United Press Internationalb and later became Chief ditor of the American news agencys Hong ong bureau. He then took up a senior editorial position with the Chinese edition of the Readers

Digest.

After joining the ong ong Covernment in 1980, 9tephen orchestrated publicity for many major cultural events, including the Festival of Asian Arts and ong Kong International Film Festival. He also ran promotions for ong Kongs major museums and performing groups.

He settled down in Toronto in 1988, working as Christian Childrens Fund of Canadas Project Consultant, host of Shaw Cable 108s current affairs program and the 11-city Festival Hong ong 92s Public Relations consujltant.

Stephen was a Board Member of the Chinese Information and Community 9ervices and the Metro Toronto Volunteer Centre; Public Relations Chair of Serve Canada ; and Jrustee of the Scarborough Grace ospital. VVhen Toronto was hit by SARS in 2003, he led the secretariat of the Community Coalition Concerned About 9ARs formed by 62 community and business organizations.

He is currently a director of the TIelus Community Board of Greater Toronto

Area and Little Pear Garden Dance Company and honourary advisor to Several non-proftt and cultural groups, including the Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library Chinese Canadian Photographic 9ociety of Toronto, Ontario Cross- Cultural Music 9ociety and Ontario Chinese Folk Music Orchestra,

Stephen was given the Rotarys 4-VWay Test Award in 2008 for being arole model in the community. He won the Chinese Canadian Legend Award in 2009. In 2010, he received the Arbor Award from the University of Joronto for his outstanding voluntary service. e was recently awarded the Senate of Canada 150 Medal.

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Connie VVoo

Connie started working with the Chinese Canadian Legend Award Project in 2007 and evety yeatr since then, she has been pleased to spend part of her summer working on the English translation of the recipients, life stories,

JIn addition to working with Asian Business Network Association, Connie sits on the board of Chinese Family 9etvices of Ontario

(家 专业 辅音 ), a charitable agency funded by United VVay

and three levels of government to provide settlement and counselling SerVvices in the Chinese community 9he was past President from 2012 to 2017 and cutrrently still very active on the board.

Jn 2007, Connie completed the Director ducation Program at the Rotman School of Management. As a professional corporate directom she served on the Board of CAA South Central Ontario for twelve years, retiring in 2012. Her information technology career spanned close to thirty years with [oronto Hydro Corporation, where she

was Vice-President and Chief Information O cer overseeing the amalgamation of six Joronto area utilities and deregulation of Ontarios electric distribution industry around year 2000.

The recipients of 2018 Chinese Canadian Legend Award stand out with their dedication and devotion to their work and communities. One of this years recipients, DT (zabriel Chan, is the geriatrist for Connies 91-yeafr-old mothen who attends Yee Hongs memory clinic, one of the many programs founded by Dr Chan,Connie is extremely grateful to him for the loving care and compassion he shows her mother and in fact, all of his patients.

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Dan . VVoo

Dan 人. Woo is the author of Learning ow to Love China, and winner of the 2018 Ken Klonsky Novella Award. He received his B.A.in history from the University of Ioronto. Following graduation he lived and worked in various positions for over a decade in Hong ong and

China. e currently lives in TIoronto, Ontario with his wife.

“Learning ow to Love China by Dan . VVoo is a biting satire of modern-day China and its social hierarchies. Little Comrade, a young woman who struggles with the expectations of her family and the romantic fantasies of a mythical place called Canada, is caught in a cycle of working povertyw and navigates a world that is equal parts tragedy and comedy Brilliantly funny and slyly political, Learning ow to Love China is the 21st century social satire we didnt know we were missing,- jen Sookfong Lee, radqio personality for CBC Radio One, and author of End of the East, Ihe Better Mothen and JIhe Conjoined.

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Annie Qiwen Jin

Annie was born in unming, Yunnan Province, China. After graduating with a MA in English Language and Literature from Yunnan University in 1996,she went

to for the Foreign Affairs O ce of Yunnan Provincial Covernment as a liaison o cer and interpreter. In 2002, she won the British Councils Chevening scholarship and went to study at the University of London. 9he teceived a MA in Cultural studies the next year. Later she joined Ford Motor (China) Company in 9hanghai as a government affaits specialist, She immigrated to Canada and settled in Wttawa in 2009. During the years she lived in Ottawa she worked as a freelancer communications advisor and translator. In 2013 she accepted a short-term job

offer as a communications advisor at the National Arts Centre (NAC),responsible for pitching to media and helping to pfomote NAC Orchestras frst tour to mainland whina.ln July 2015, she was taken on as a Public Diplomacy O cer by the mbassy of Canada in Beijing. Her main responsibility there was to advocate Canadas economic and trade-related strength in China through the planning and organizing of related events and managing media relations. 9he returned to Canada in June 2017 and now lives in TIoronto.

9he has drafted numerous speeches, o cial letters and special reports in both English and Chinese for a number of senior politicians and business leaders of

China, the U.9.and Canada and has published translation works.

昆明 ,1996 获得 英语 语言 文学 硕士 进入 政府 工作 联系 翻译 。2002 英国 文化 委员 奖学金 ”前 伦敦 “, “文化 研究 ”硕士 进入 福特 汽车 (中 ) 公司 政府 事务 工作 。2009 移民 翻译 方面 自由 职业 ,2013 国家 进行 巡回 演出 宣传 工作 。2015 7 使 ( ) 工作 公共 负责 相关 活动 策划 媒体 联系 。2017 6 返回

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9hirley Chan

Shirley Chan was born in Hong Kong and graduated

from the department of Chinese Language and Literature at the Chinese University of Hong ong and subsequently obtained a Miaster of ducation from there. 9hirley worked as a secondary School teacher in ong Kong. After moving to Canada, she joined the news industry she had been dreaming of for a long time. VVhen working frst as a reporter and later an editor in TIoronto Ming Pao Daily News, she was inspired through interviewing people from different walks of life and exploring the stories behind the interviewees. In 2010, 9hirley was invited as one of the panelists for the forum ”jlhe Rise of thnic Media , organized by

the Canadian Journalism of Foundation.

Reading and writing are Shirleys lifelong passions, she frmly believed that good reading experience can move peoples hearts. 9he works as freelance writen editobp translator and photographer in recent years, Writing Various current affairs features, editing website and yearbook for non-proftt foundatiom, and creating recipes for food companies. Although the working formats

are difterent, her passion to convey the deep feeling behind the words to the readers remains the Same.

香港 文大 语文 香港 文大 教育 教育 硕士 香港 任职 后, 编辑, 访 社会 阶层 背后 故事 。2010 参加 作者 基金 媒体 》, 担任 讨论

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基督 医院 工作 待遇 “' 训练 “这 医生 使 工作 工作 .1 那些 不遇 太太 房间 ' 益友 “在 医生 讨论 怎样 抢救 病人 精神, 医生 关心 病人 。, 医生 职位 同时 兼职 教学 工作

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倡导 " 健康 计划 “老人 访 计划 、“ 诊所 老人 服务 方面 协助 慢性 自我 管理 计划 协助 西 设立 精神 问题 华裔 病人 “。 结合 NYG

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医治 政工 医生 同时 兼顾 教学 工作 访 医生, 助理 教授 学生 评价 复杂 事情 简单 具体 陈锋 清楚 明白 讲学 NYG 北约 “年 老师 “教学 重要 医学 术语, 一定 。,

老人 弱势 移民 老人 弱势 老人 护理 语言 因为 文化 造成 评估 问卷 此外, 许多 移民 情绪 环境 儿女 ' 鞋子 理解 父母

然而 病人 医生 工作 动力 ' 触动 “Compassion ) 因而 “passion (激情 ) 原动力 推行 计划 自己 终极 目标 ' 坚持 ' 别人 祝福 。, 医生 记得 , 姿 笑容 鼓舞 活动 推广 ' 社区 , 需要 义工

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医生 香港 Roselia Graduation from the 2 of Dr. Chan and wife Roselia ong Kong 5

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Receiving the Morris Siu-Chong Award Gabriel seeing patient

医生 SR .女儿 Enjoy good time with children and in laws-- Michaal And his wife, Dr Clara Tsui Dr Timothy Chan and his wife Dr Lillian Lim; Dr Joanna Chan and her husband, Dr Charles Lim

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工作 同事 开价 VVorking with Stephen 9iu of Yee Hong

Foundation

医生 访 Irene Fung 秘书 Eva Lo 合照 Gabriel has served at Yee Hong Medical centre since inception of Yee ong (with nurse Jrene Fung, and Secretary va Lo)

众多 老人 Received Geriatric training at University of Toronto

Apprication Award from "9howers of Blessing

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Dr Gabriel Fai Pond Chan

Dr Gabrie1Chan has been practising medicine foroverthirty

years. He has nevertaken theeqsyroad. Aftergraduating from Immedicalschnoojn Hong Kong, he immigrated to Camaqda, where he chose geriatrics an Uncommon speciaqlty atthattime. jn addition

to practising medicine' he worked hard to estaqbjishn and develop mmedicalprograms aqnd therapeutic actvities to improve the guajity ofjijeforpatients. Gabrmels tremendous effortstems from whatbeing qdoctormeansto hm -- “Thevalue ofadoctoris notmeasured by theirspecialty orthe levelofincome' butbyhowwellthe doctor

takes cafe of patients need5s.

ForGabre/j ithas always been clearthathealthisnotonly based onmedical treaqtment Preventiom education mutualj assijstance aqnd daijy care are also indispensaqbljle. Forsenior citizens who form aqmmoresSociallysilentandvujnerabje community this kind ofoveraljl

planmingisespeciajly mportant

Ever since he was a child, Gabriel wanted to be a doctor. Perhaps this was because his grandfather and uncle were both doctors trained in western medicine. Howeven when he was in high school in Hong Kong, Gabriel did not put the effort he later showed while attending medical school. In grade twelve, he spent most of his time on extracurricular activities, and was a member of several student organizations in addition to playing a lot of sports, He simply had no time to study and as a result his grades were only so-so. Only by thirteenth grade did he begin to take his studies seriously Howevem he still regards this period of intense extracurricular activity as

important in his personal development: “TI often organized activities,

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promoted events, made public speeches and took the role of team leader TI cultivated social and collaborative skills without knowing it, [hese team skills have been quite useful in health care and work

within a hospital environment.”

Gabriel graduated from Faculty of MIedicine of the University of Hong ong in 1982. After graduating, he took a different path from many classmates who wanted to work in large hospitals or Specialize in popular feldqs like cardiology. Because of his personal beliefs, Cabriel worked for United Christian Hospital, even though he would earn a lower income. TIhis experience taught him a great deal in medical practice. Gabriel said,JThis was the turning point in my life. JIhe majority of doctors in the Department of Medicine were Christians. veryone came to the job with a mission, which confrmed what practising medicine meant to me e lived very modestly with his wife, Roselia, in a two hundred square foot room in the hospital. IJhere Gabriel found life-long friends and teachers who infuenced him profoundly including some doctors who later became widely known and well respected in Hong ong. “VVhenever there was a problem, a group of doctors would discuss how to help the patient. IJhe effort was always team-oriented. learned how to be a doctor and care for patients this way Crabriel rose to be a senior Medical OO cer after five years and at the same

time held a teaching position.

In 1990, Gabriel his pregnant wife, and their two young boys, immigrated to Canada. Gabriel looked for work all over the country. He met many hospital directors, but did not receive any residency offers. Unable to work as a doctor in Canada, he felt despair At that time, Cabriel was looking for a job in VVestern Canada. He

was under great Stress, Unexpectedly two residency positions in

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Toronto opened up for applications, and Cabriel was accepted as

a resident in geriatrics.,9ometimes people try their best and fail. Then an opportunity artises when it s totally unexpected.Jhe five- year residency was very hard and he often had to work through the night. Gabriel recalled that this was a low point in his life, but it gave him the opportunity to recognize the importance of the fteld of

geriatrics, and shape his character.

In the early 1990s geriatrics was a new specialty TIhe feld was not popular and paid little compared with other Specialties. Doctors could only manage to see a few patients a day. Gabriel was used

to a fast pace and initially had di culty adapting to the unhurried ways of caring for his older patients. But as he gradually saw

the sufferings of the elderly Gabriel was moved. Once in the emergency room, he saw an old man who could not speak nglish, helpless and desolate. Gabriel witnessed the plight of this patient and remembered the needs of these vulnerable people,Many people commercialize medicine and judge different specialties on their abilities to make money In fact, which specialty is not important, it is only a means to help patients. 开本 value a patient, then wi not be bored at work, nor be upset that they are slow.Jhis kind of thinking has helped me grow in geriatrics.…

After his residency Cabriel served as the Director of Geriatric Services at Yee ong Centre for Geriatric Care and later served as the Head of Geriatric Division at the North York Ceneral Hospital (ONYGIU from 1997 to 2015. After assuming the administrative role, Cabriel refected on how he could exert the greatest infuence: saw Patients for nineteen years, ] could perhaps help a hundred thousand people in my lifetime. But could design a better

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9o he began to promote and devise various programs in the hospital, such as NYGHs Fracture Prevention Program. During daily consultations, (zabriel realized that many elderly suffered from minor fractures before a severe fracture occurred. So he facilitated difterent hospital departments to work together to automatically refer elderly patients suftering minor fractures for followup to

Prevent more Serious future fractures and ls.

In addition, Gabriel promoted the“"POVVER"program:

Promoting Osteoporosis VVellness through ducation, Research and Resources among NYGH, Yee Hong Centre for Geriatrics Te pCTeSsEGCentietlonweriataaeareandiubliecliecalths Gabriel also advocated for the establishment of programs such as Parkinson VVellness Program, Acute Care Unit for lderly Day

ospital Program, Memory Clinic, Outreach TIeam and Geriatric Consujtation 9ervices. On top of all that, he has assisted in developing a program called Chronic Disease 9elf-management and helped Mount Sinai ospital to set up a VVellness Centre to serve Chinese patients with mental disorders. He also integrated NYGHs Geriatric Medicine with Geriatric Psychiatry Services and assisted the hospital in creating the Central Intake TIriage program. Because of all these contributions, from 2007 to 2009, Gabriel was appointed Co-chair of Specialized Geriatric 9ervices for Local

ealth Integration Network (LLHIN) of the Ontario Covernment, ln 2015,he helped raise funds and produced video clips on Geriatric

Disorders to help educate patients and the community.

Gabriel admits that it is not easy to develop these comprehensive care programs, especially when it comes to funding. A lot of plans will fail to get funding in the beginning. But with enthusiasm, even

you have to wait a yeat even two years, eventually the funding

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will come.”Gabriel has had many such experiences. He remembers going out one day in minus 23 degrees Celsius Weather to solicit funding for a program and was turned down. But the following yeam he received funding support for that program. “Teamwork

is not easy One must be patient and willing to compromise. he process of compromise is very hard, but without teamwork, you cant achieve bigger things and cant help more people. Gabriel thinks he can win over the support of different groups, he will be able to

help more people effectively.

Gabriel believes that serving people in need is a doctors greatest mission and honoub and this view sometimes even ovetrrides his own safety When 9ARS broke out in Ioronto in 2003, NYGHL was hit hard. Many medical sta were infected. Gabriel was called to the hospital to help in the SARS outbreak. JIhinking back, Gabriel admits that he struggled hard. e spent fve hours in his basement praying and reading the Bible before fnally deciding to go to the hospital to help.“Firefghters dont put down the hose and leave when theres abig fre, and doctors are the same,said Gabriel. Later his serology was tested positive for SARS. In 2005, he was recognized with the Dr Morris iu-Cheong Memorial Award for his exemplary patient care and humanitarian work, the highest

award at North York General ospital.

ln addition to practicing medicine and administration, Gabriel also teaches and provides guidance to many medical students, nurses, residents and health professionals. He is an assistant professor at the University of Joronto Department of Medicine. Students report that (zabriel can explain complex concepts in a simple and concrete

manner At NYGH he was selected three times as the“Teacher of

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the Year for his clear and thoughtful lectures.“Ihe most important thing in teaching is to be simple and transparent, Dont use complex

medical terminology Make sure that students understand,

lfthe elderly are an at risk community then elderly immigrants are even more at risk. In the feld of geriatrics, Gabriel recognized that in addition to language barriers, Chinese immijgrants also have many di culties caused by cultural diferences. For example, questionnaires assessing the cognitive abilities of the elderly can be confusing. Also, many immigrants have emotional problems because they do not adapt easily to their new environment., [hey fear that they wil become a burden on their children. Gabriel highly appreciates their love for their children and hopes that the children of these elderly people will be understanding of their

Parents.

Love and relief of suffering for his patients are the biggest motivation for Dr Gabriel Chans work.”Jhese patients taught

me to have compassion, so that TI have the passion to help them. These are real motivating forces. Jhere are many difculties in implementing care programs. Funding is inadequate, teams have trouble working togethemn and people sometimes get discouraged. But if you see your goal, you can persevere and ultimately help others live better lives,Grabriel remembers a grandmother who lost all her teeth. IJhe image of her bright smile is etched in his mind and encourages him to move forward. In the future, Dr Gabriel Chan hopes to use different activities to promote a Happy Community allowing seniors with needs to get the care they need from volunteer

organiZations and to overcome big hurdles in their lives.

Dr Angela Man-Vvei Cheung

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医者

《生活 (The Jmportance of Jiving) 英文 介绍 生活 哲学 下, 中国 生活 传统 智慧 不同 西 近代 盛行 (rationajism ) 自然 召唤 了”。 世纪 牙关 研究 医院 进行 医学 研究 行医 女士 融入 现代 医学 民力 病人 同仁 展示

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选择 综合 住院 医师 什么 父亲 儿科 ? 解释 : “我 综合 广度 深度 考虑 选择 儿科 父母 交流 病人 直接 交流 病人 身上 东西

综合 格外 复杂 难以 预料 病情 挑战 乐趣 香港 美国 难题 ' “得 难题 约翰 国家 ,' 班级 美国 (American Medical Student Association ) 代表

住院 后, 规划 从事 研究 教学 决定 同时 坚实 基础 。1996 获得 哈佛

〈Harvard University ) 生生 研究 生生 政策 博士 《PhD ) 众多 正式 开始

事业 丰厚 职业 生涯 初期 承受 非常 : 努力 取得

研究 住院 医师 生命 病人 自己 孩子

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照料 仿 坦言 “, 特别 母亲 单单 主动 建议 自己 薪水 聘请 上面, 便 投入 工作 经济 擅长 收拾 整理 “, 自己 专长 充裕 孩子 算是 投资

“投资 ”回报 论文 科研 卫生 保健 领域 创立 世界 知名 骨骼 健康 评估 卓越 (CESHA ) ; 北美 健康 研究 健康 (University Health Network ) 创办 担任 创始 ;担任 美国 国家 航空 航天 《NASA ) 顾问 宇航 状态 骨骼 健康 提供 评估 意见 肌肉 骨骼 保健 首席 研究 (一 ) 职衔 〈Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Musculoskeletal and Postmenopausal ealth)。

医学 领域 建树 制订

国际 标准 临床 : 单单 准则 制订 委员 唯一 提倡 评估 健康 风险 访 病人 “, 性别 因素 科学 风险 关乎 白人 委员

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热切 华人 同行

规则 制定 队伍 热心 公益 参加 医疗 慈善 活动 社区 义务 讲座 自己 专业 各社

精诚

传统 君子 : 温和 待人 体贴 周到 《大 : 便 必须 医道 ,' 医学 热爱 道路

2 (ICU ) 病人 病人 道别 病人 1 : "她 检查 资深 教授 认为 清晨 医院 访 病人 进行 紧急 抢救 RE

触动 , 病人 感觉 什么 先进 仪器 检测 手段 哪怕

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世界 科技 ' 病症 面临 世界 心态 病人 “' 病症 表现 : “即使 同样 病症 病人 不同, 表现 治疗 效果 真正 。-

注重 充满 精神 “医学 住院 信息 技术 手段 确实 便捷 ' 科技 忽略 医者 直接 交流 医者 患者 使 技术 限制 必须 病人 '

影响 整合 医学 (Intergrative Medicine ) 意义 : 病人 疾病 恢复 病人 ' 综合 病人 生理 方面 因素 便便 传统 文化 膳食 等, 道理

整体 思想 方式 《入 《The Art of Medicine: Healing and the Limits of Technology ) 国家 教科 寿 入, 广 医者 医术 精进 !

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2014 参加 马拉松 2011 Taking part in Marathon in 2014 With kids in 2011

2017 Matthew Miatthews graduation 2017

2018 Jonathan

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2018 With family in 2018

Mom's 76th

1988 美国 Hopkins 30th reunion opkins graduation 1988

2017 参加 湖滨 马拉松 Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2017

2014 "了 Purple Proud Day" Purple Proud Day 2014

>” 2016 With Osteogroup in 20106

2017 同事 VVith colleagues in 2017

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Dr. Angela Man-Wei Cheung

Eighty years ago thefomous Chinese writerandphiiosopher Lin Yutang whoyvedpartofpsJfemntheUnitedo3tates wrote qbest- sellingbookin Engjsh Thpemportance ofLiVng. Using ahumorous aqndjivelystyle thetextintroducedAmerican readers to Chinese jife philosophies ofromantc optimism. 71pistraditionalphiiosophnical Wisdom manifests itsejfinthejppnedetaisofAsian daiiyyNfe different from theyrationajism thatprevailedinthe West Joday inthe 21stcentury Dr AngelaMan Wei Cheung who graduated from aq prestigious schnoojin thpe United 95tates and has been conducting medicalresedqrchn aqnd chnicaqlpractice formanyyearsin Caqnadas top /resedarch institution and hospitajk hasintegrated Chinese traditional phiiosophnyinto modern medicine' demonstratng the qqrtof

medicine' to herpatients and medical colleagues5.

Angela was born into a family of doctors in Hong ong. From an early age she was exposed to medical knowledge. Even as a child, she often helped her fathemn a pediatrician. She would answer the phone and give guidance to worried parents with sick children. Atfter graduating from high school, Angela went to the United 9tates for further study After receiving a doctorate in medicine (MD) from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she moved to Canada to reunite with her family which had immigrated in the meantime. Here she received residency training at the

University of [oronto.

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In her third year of training, Angela chose Ceneral Internal Medicine as her subspecialty. At that time, there were only two other residents in Toronto who chose General Internal Medicine. VVhy had she not chosen to follow in her fathers footsteps and study pediatrics? Angela explained,T liked the breadth and depth of General Internal Medicine. did consider choosing pediatrics. But were a pediatrician,T would normally communicate with the Parents of the sick children. prefer communicating directly with

the patients because ] can learn more from them.”

For Angela, Ceneral Internal Medicine meant more complicated, unpredictable, and even unprecedented situations. Jhis kind of challenge was what attracted her to it. VVhether in Hong Kong or the United States, Angela was not afraid of di cult problems. At the Johns Hopkins University 9chool of Medicine, only two of the one hundred and twenty students in the class were from outside the United States, and Angela was one of the two. 9he was also her

class representative for the American Miedical 9tudent Association.

After residency training, Angela had to plan her future carefully Clinical practice, medical research, and teaching were al]l career paths she wanted to pursue. In the end, she decided to further her studies to lay a solid foundation for whatever road she might take. In 1996, Angela returned to the University of [Toronto after receiving a PhD in Health Research and ealth Policy from

Harvard University (PhD) and began practising academic medicine.

Atthe start, Angela was under a lot of pressure: she had to make

Progress on her research projects, provide guidance to students and

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residents, and be on standby for emergency patients half of the time. On top of that, she was a new mothen and her own children and family needed care. She never seemed to have enough time. VVhen thinking back to this period of her life, Angela said she was not a superhero with extraordinary powers. 9he credits her familys support, especially her mothemr who often took the initiative to help. At the same time, Angela listened to other Peoples suggestions and spent almost all her salary to hire domestic helpers. ven though

it was not economical, Angela thought the idea was good since she did not enjoy housework. It was better for her to use her expertise and time to do something that she enjoyed, and as a result was able to spend quality time with her kids. [t was also an investment in her

future.

This "investment paid o . Over the last twenty years, Angela

has published more than two hundred papers and has received numerous awards and honors in the felds of research, education and health care in Ontario and Canada, including the Ontario Premiers Research Excellence Award, the Canadian Institutes of ealth Research senior scientist awards, the University Health Network Department of Medicine Award for Excellence in Clinical teaching and the University of Joronto Eudenie Stuart Award for best mentorship, to name just a few. Angela established the world- renowned University of Toronto Center for Excellence in Skeletal Health Assessment (CESHA). At University Health Network,

she founded the Osteoporosis Program and served as Founding Director 9he is also an adviser for National Aeronautics and Space

Administration (NASA), assessing the skeletal health of their

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astronauts under weightlessness. Angela holds a Tier 1 Canadian

Research Chair in Musculoskeletal and Postmenopausal Health.

Because of her excellence in the medical feld, Angela has been invited to participate in the development of Canadian and international health and clinical practice standards, where she was often the only Asian expert on these committees. She has always advocated for the consideration of factors Such as ethnicity race, gender and age in Patient care, since there is scientific evidence that the risks of various diseases are different for ethnic groups than Caucasians. She feels that her lone ethnic voice on a committee that is almost entirely Caucasian is not enough. 9he 1 hopes and encourages more Whinese colleagues not just to bury themselves

in clinical care of academic research, but to also join the ranks

of other standard-setting committees. Angela is very supportive

of community events and participates in the activities of various medical charitable organizations. She often volunteers to give

public lectures on health care within the Chinese community.

Angela carries herself with grace: in the best Chinese tradition, she is modest and humble, dedicated and devoted to her work, sincere and caring to others. JTJhe famous Chinese doctor of the Iang Dynasty Sun Simiao, once said in the “Virtues of Great Physicians : “There are fools who study medicine for three years and think there is no incurable disease in the world. But after practising medicine for three years, they know there are no standard prescriptions for al the diseases in the world. Doctors must, therefore, study deeply and

widely depend not on what others say but their own understanding

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through diligence and hard work." Angela developed her humility and respect not only because of her love of medicine, but also from

9 early exXperlence as a new doctor.

At the time, she was caring for a patient in the intensive care unit (CU). Saying goodbye one night, she said “See you tomorrow.,Jhe patient mnuttered,I wont see you tomorrow." Angela was shocked. She carefully re-examined the patients charts and information. [he data on all of the monitoring equipment showed that the patients condition was stable and there was no indication of danger 9he

left work and went home. owever when she returned to the hospital at six the next morning, she found medical sta performing emergency resuscitation on the patient. Angela joined in the eftort,

but the team was unable to save the patient.

This incident touched Angela deeply 9he thought that the Patient had known death was imminent, despite the fact that all kinds of advanced instruments and testing methods could not detect the abnormality. ven Angela had the best education in the worlds top universities, even the technology was most advanced, there are mysteries in diseases that are infnite and unfathomable. 9ince then, Angela has always treated each patient with a respectful, awed attitude, as they were teachers who could recognize different manifestations of various ilnesses. Angela said: “Even with the same ness, each patient s experience may be very different, and the symptoms and treatment effects are not the same. Only by listening

and observing carefully can the doctor truly understand.

Angela also pays attention to the teaching of medicine and

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humanistic care - the Art of Medicine - to students and residents. 9he said that in this information age, various technological means are effective and convenient, but students who rely too much on technology may neglect one-on-one direct communication between doctors and patients. JIn such cases, technology becomes a barrier between doctors and patients. Doctors should be careful not to be trapped by the 1imitations of technology Regardless of how useful [ecnriolOiesiaTresnDatentsnnustDeatitheceTterotntreatnentana

doctotrs must catre for them with heart

Angela, who is deeply infuenced by Chinese traditional culture, also emphasizes Integrative Medicine, which treats patients as a whole, taking into account the physical, nutritional, mental, emotional

and spiritual aspects of the patient. From this perspective, it makes Sense that one area of traditional Chinese medicine uses diet and

preventive methods as therapeutic options,

Angelas humanistic ideas and holistic views are discussed as a whole chapter in a book called Ihe Art of Medicine: Healing and the Limits of Iechnology Ihis book has become a textbook for medical schools in Canada and other countries. Down the road,Angela hopes that medicine as an art w spread more widely among

medical practitioners and beneft society.

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创业 幸福

移民 典范 父母 半天 创办 私人 企业 。90 企业 移民 (University of Cajgarp) 管理 硕士 CMBA4A) 知名 国际 品牌 凌志 (Lexus) 公司 稳定 BE

创业

2006 朋友 共同 创立 环球 (Mennie Global Group ) 〈《Mennie Canada Ltd. ) 专门 生产 玻璃 业经 企业 累积 管理 非常 便 玻璃 国外 国都 份额 集团 商业 投资 企业 快速 ', 超过 50 平方 英尺 产业

: “创新 提高 公司 整体 素质 公司 ”。 企业

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源深 美国 欧洲 企业 门市 品质 独一无二 ' 因此 率领 公司 调整 产品 研发 策略 市场, 了解 需求 改变 “中 制造 形象 ' 精心 研发 独特 特性 质量 产品 企业 打开

取得 受到 业界 因此 2012 获得 创业 (ACCE ) 企业 1994 “加 创业 ”“, 通过 举办 培训 研讨 : 华裔 创业 颁奖 活动 企业 创业, 强加 企业 广

回馈 社会 同胞 创业

获奖 创业 获奖 俱乐部 结识 同名 创业 企业 创业 经管 华人 企业 自己 联邦 政府 利用 资源 企业 决心 回馈 自己 创业 ' 同时 接触 资源

2015 创业

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政府 合作 研讨 交流 活动 访 华人 企业 受益 担任 协会 引进 《Air Canada) Gowling 重量 赞助 企业 颁奖 晚会 创业 努力 ,2017 颁奖 晚会 影响 空前 大。

近年 移民 比例 创业 “, 语言 主线 创业 “大陆 移民 (Mainland Initiative ) 国语 移民 介绍 创业 知识 带领 华人 企业 创业 道路 企业 甚至

作为 移民 友好 力量 协助 国贸 访 贸易 牵线 搭桥 方面 企业 打开 国内 认为 华人 企业 轿子, 必须 主流 社会 建立 紧密 努力 (CAMSC ) 签订 合作 协议 合作

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企业 许多 世界 自强 企业 供应 合同 壮大 自己 企业 同时 设立 贸易 卓越 企业 “不论 予以 表彰

投身 奉献

创业 活动 工作 包括 创业 自己 事业 义工 回馈 社区 钦佩 方面 :次 住院 访 义工 感触 接受 手术 “, 失败, 接受 手机。 国医 访 源太 义工 : “在 付出 访 整个 社会 生活 行动 企业 福利 鹿 社会 队伍

众多 医院 基金 活动 捐款 稿 ' 检查 磁力 共振 《MRI) 熊猫 举办 慈善 晚宴 活动

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联合 主席 捐赠 当地 买书 。2017 (Lunar ”Gala ) 联合 主席 Mackenzie Health Foundatio

捐赠 慈善 Terry Fox Foundation、Covenant House、 癌症 基金 投身 突出 ,2017 10 参议 150 勋章 ( Senate 150th Anniversary Medal ) 纪念 建国 150 参议 那些 默默 社区 颁发

捐赠 重要 企业 “, 因为 公司 世界 奔波 公务 飞机 旅程 英里, 甚至 超过 标准 即便 仍然 抽出 许多 关公 陪伴 幼子 重要 心怀 : 往往

天文 TIrwin with ACCE members

颁发 Jrwin presents IJhank-You plaque to title sponsor - BDL

创业 评审 委员 [rwin with ACCE Panejlists

创业 庆生 Jrwin at the ACCE podium

一文 治文

签署 合作 广 | sp Jrwin signing partnership agreement between 接受 电视 访问

ACCE and Richmond Chamber of Commerce Jrwin at the V interviews

文法 NBA Triston iomason 共同 参加 Amari 基金 捐赠

Thompson 基金 活动 Donation to SickKids Foundation | 1 win and Triston Ihomason 基金 NBA player) taking part in Christine Lagarde mari Thompson Foundation Irwin and Christine Lagarde evVent (Chairwoman of the

International Monetary Fund)

150 合影 Jrwin receiving Senate 150th With Tradeau Meeting former Prime Minister arper

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董事 Eee [rwin atthe ACCE board meeting 经贸 代表

Ontario Trade Miission

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Mr. lirwin Li

jwin who came from 9hanghaqj isagreatexqmple of asuUccessjU1 immigrdontfrom Mainiand China. His parents were among the jhrstgroup ofpeopleto setup prvate enterprrses qfterecomomic reformsin China. Jpeycaqmeto Cdqnada through theentrepreneurial immjigration categoryinthejate 19905. After receiving an MBA degree from the University of Calgary Jrwin served as Directorof Fnance qt Lexus Caqmada. Later he resignedjrom thisstablje position

dhndstarted his own buUsj1nes5.

ln 2006, [rwin co-founded Mennie Global Group and Mennie Lanada Ltd.,which specialize in the manufacture of fberglass doors. WVith natural entrepreneurial ability inherited from his parents, and valuable business management experience acquired at Lexus, ITrwin has had a smooth path to success. In just a few years, Mennie Canada has the highest matket share in Canadian fberglass door industry and Mennie Clobal Group has become one of the largest supplier of fberglass doors. Jts products are being sold all over the world, with a large market share in Britain, France, and Australia. DURA Canada, a commercial real estate and investment offshoot of Mennie Canada, has also grown rapidly and now owns more than half a million square feet of property in the Greater

Toronto Area.

Innovation and continuous improvement in overall quality is the

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companys lifeline,Irwin says. At the beginning of the venture, Mennie Canada acquired a manufacturing company in China. ITrwin knew that the fberglass door market was dominated by American and European companies. [he only way to break in was to have unique products of high quajlity Consequently he led his company on ayear-long task to investigate the market and re-adjust product development strategies accordingly IJhe goal was to understand customers needs, rehabilitate the reputation of Made in China- products which were regarded as low in Price and inferior quality. He wanted to enter the market with high-quality products that were meticulously researched and developed with unique characteristics,

all Prerequisites for successS.

Already Mennie has achieved outstanding results. [rwin himse1f has also attracted industry attention. In 2012, he won the Best Entrepreneurial Award from the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE),a non-proftt organization founded in 1994. Its predecessor was the Chinese-Canadian Entrepreneurship Club. The purpose of ACCE is to promote training, seminars, exchanges, and give out awards for outstanding entrepreneurs, Jts mission

is to support Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs in launching new businesses and strengthening the competitiveness of Chinese-

Canadian companies in the global market.

After receiving the award, Irwin joined the winners circle of ACCE, where he met other entrepreneurs and gained access to resSoOUrces

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touched and felt that many Chinese Canadian entrepreneurs focused on working hard, but lacked knowledge or access to resources provided by the federal and provincial governments to help companies grow faster and better 9ince then, [rwin has been determined to give back to the community share his entrepreneurial experience with his peers, and help them take advantage of al

available resources,

JIn 2015, TIrwin was elected as President of ACCE .During his tenure as president, he vigorously developed membership enrolment and sponsors, pfoactively partnered with other groups including the Chambers of Commetrce and other government agencies, and held seminars and exchanges to beneft more Chinese entrepreneufs.

e also introduced major sponsors such as Air Canada and Gowling VVLG to the Association. Altogether he oversaw more than one hundred and ffty events. Membership has grown by over twenty fve percent. [he Associations annual Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards Crala has always been one of the highjights of ACCE. Ihe number of participants is usually seven or eight hundred. Under [rwins leadership, the number of attendees at the

2017 awards ceremony reached more than twelve hundred.

In recent years, more and more immigrants from Mainland China have arrived. Many People wish to start a business in their new country oweveb they have di culty in understanding their surroundings and many of these newcomers have language

barriers. Because of this, Irwin advised the ACCE to set up

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Mainland Initiative, a Chinese-language program which teaches entrepreneurial skills and knowledge to these new immigrants. Under [rwins leadership, ALCCE has already helped hundreds of Chinese entrepreneutrs to Start or grow businesses. 9ome of these

companies have even become leaders in their industry.

As an immigrant from Mainland China, Irwin is contributing to the friendly and mutually benefcial relationship between Canada and China. He has assisted in organizing Chinese trade delegations to visit Canada, and acted as middleman for Potential trading partners. e has also helped Canadian companies break into the Chinese market. ]rwin also believes that Chinese entrepreneurs cannot be confned to the Chinese community in Canada., They must establish closer ties with mainstream society Under his efforts, ALCCE has signed a cooperation agreement with the Canadian Aboriginal and Miinority Suppliers Council (CAMSC), which will help Chinese entrepreneurs obtain supplier contracts with many of the worlds Fortune 500 companies. ACCE has also established a new award that is open to all Canadians: Canadian entrepreneurs who make outstanding contributions to Canada-China trade, regardless of

their ethnicity will be commended and recognized with the award.

At ACCE gatherings, Jrwin worked with over a hundred volunteers, including many entrepreneurs. Although many of them were very busy managing their own companies, they insisted on volunteering at the Association and dedicated their efforts to giving back to

the community. Irwin is very impressed by such efforts, and at

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the same time, he was touched by the volunteerism he saw in a totally different setting. His second oldest son had been admitted for surgery and hospitalization to TIoronto Sick Kids Hospital, where many volunteers helped out daily. Irwins son had undergone surgery previously in Shanghai. VVhen the operation failed, they returned to Toronto to have his son undergo surgery here. [rwin saw the contrast in the hospitals of the two countries,, Aside from the differences in medical systems, the most profound difference for Irwin were the volunteers in Canadian hospitals. He said: In Canada, there are many people who spend their time volunteering, and this makes the whole society and everyones life bettet. want to use my own actions to tell entrepreneurs from Miainland China that Canada ofters many benefits, but giving is very important here. LI hope that more people w contribute to society and make ou

country a better One.”

In 2016, Irwin was onorary Chair for a successful evening gala raising funds for TIoronto SickKids Foundation. Irwin personally presided over various fundraising activities and took the lead in donations. Over one million dollars was raised for the purchase of hospital equipment including a neonatal MRI unit for premature infants. Fle also served as co-chair for Panda Gala,hosted when a Chinese giant panda visited Canada. JIhe Cala raised more than $300,000 in donations for impoverished areas in 9ichuan, China, to be used to buy school supplies for local students. In 2017, he co-chaired Mayor of Vaughans Lunar Gala, and raised $35,000 for

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Mackenzie ealth Foundation.

In addition, Irwin has donated to countless charities, such as Terry Fox Foundation, Covenant House, Princess Margret Cancer Foundation, Chi Heng Foundation and Yee Hong Community VVellness Foundation, among others. In October 2017, for his community contribution and active volunteerism, [rwin was recognized with a Senate 150th Anniversary Medal, which

commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of Canada.

Jrwin bejlieves that giving back to the community is not only abonut donating money but more importantly contributing time. As a Successful entrepreneutb he travels all over the world. His annual trips total nearly 120,000 miles, which exceed the standard distances travelled by full-time fight attendants. ven so, he still spares time for various community activities, sacrifcing time with his family.

He has missed many important moments in the childhood of his two young children. He is apologetic for this, but has no regrets. He

Says: Dedication is happiness、,

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承诺 社区

衣食 吃喝 玩乐 庆幸 找到 自己 丈夫 童话 终止 年, 直至 ) 事件 回复 立志 完成 丈夫 社会 世界 幸福 觉得 假手 人, 决意 自已 理财 过往 研究 理财 奥秘 计划 别人

角色 妻子 ,“ 事件 积极 走出 自己 完美 世界 接轨 别人 社区 称许 “” 投资 精明 股票 价位 落差 便 ' 投资 指挥 ; 慈善 运作 和合 努力 解释 : “我 退 <

真爱 自己 “多谢 :一 作为 主教

1924 香港 街市 猪肉 批发

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西 男女 “, 意大利 英文 香港 银行

利安 童年 生活 1919 牙买加 爸爸 国家 ' 祖父 ' 香港 香港 书院 退 退 “他 想念 牙买加 父母 兄弟 姊妹 。, 沉积 形容 丈夫 ', 完整 利安 1937 ' 因为 和合 介绍 香港 秘书 1940 利安 进入 香港 银行 工作

香港 银行 关闭 利安 工作 ' 认识 同事 ,' 相识 结婚 原因 样子 因为 脾气 。, 今天 真爱 缔结 世良

平稳 婚姻

利安 银行 顶级 经理 待遇 员工 ,72 明生 退休 “他 退休 ' 旅行 。, 丈夫 退 沉积 坦言 自己 担心 能够 心爱 丈夫

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重要 ”她 除了 我们 什么 "1

英利 ,72 股票 “他 喜欢 股票 。, 沉积 仍然

丈夫 投资 利安 股票 银行 打工 工人 利安 港元 投资 股票 澳门 投资 房产 周三 滚动 港元

生机 ' 管理 金钱 : “我 吃喝 玩乐 金钱 公司 4 。, 然而 丈夫 理财 态度 影响 访问 : 理财 。, 没有 意义 : 使 自己 使 使 。, 金钱 吻合

利安 明白 重要 ' 利安 职业 “, 世纪 93 太太 退休 众多 捐助 华人 社区 众多 设立 研究 绩优 “他

身体 硬朗 99 金婚 纪念 平常 胆石 手术 意外

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感恩 ' 手术 手术 治疗 临终 太太 : “放心 。,

突然 接受 情结 仍然 波动 : “如 香港 医院 救治 ! , ,不顾 任何 致电 ,经 丈夫 ' 接受 稍稍 平静 眼睛

2001 清晨 纽约 心中 悲痛 难受 :

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Mrs. 3usan Wong

94-yedar-old M1s. 9USan Wong has /ed acharmed existence Since Birth, neverhaving to wormry qboutbasicnecessitieS%. Adored by herhusband' Leon Wong, shespenthperdays eatng drnking and being merry Butthisforytalejife wascutshortby herhusband5 Sudden dedath. Devastated' 9usan grieved fortwo yearsuntithe 2911 attacksin Amerca. 1phisg world eventwoke herup from herdaze amd she resojvedto jjl1jhperpusbands phianthpropic desire to bring happiness to thosesuffernnginthecommunity LeonsS investments and bUsinesses Were guite compjicated and9usaqn did notwantto leave itto others to madndge. Even though she knewnothing apbout Investments ormoneymatters she was determined to /earn from Scratch. 1oday investing1is no /ongeraqmysteryto her andshe 1mmandges their assets on herowhn. yearsofhard wok have paid o 9USsaqn is atease trading stocks and donates the proceeds to charities andmedadnmingfuljprojects so thatothers cqn /ead petterjves.,

Before the age of 79, 9usans role was wife, mothen and grandmother 9he never imagined that her husbands death would turn her life upside down. In the face of the 9eptember 11 tragedy she emerged from her cocoon to connect with the world around her. Nineteen years later she is Praised by the community as a Proactive philanthropist, TIoday she is a savvy investor and donob directs trading on an investment hotline, and knows the personnel and operations of each charity she is involved with. Hard work is the reason for her success.“] dont want to go backwards. I dont want

to sleepwalk through life again,she said.

VVhenever 9usan talks about her life, she always adds,TIhank God

for His guidance and a lifetime of comfort . As a Catholic, she is

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grateful for (zods gifts. 9he was born in Hong Kong in 1924 to a well-of family. er father had a wholesale pork business in Sheung VVan Market. Even when the Japanese occupied the territory during VVorld War JIL, she didnt go hungry She was a student at the 9outhwest junior middle school and after graduating from grade 9, continued on at a school that later became 9acred Heart Canossian 9chool. YVhen the school was closed down nine months later because of the occupation, 9usan studied Japanese and later worked

in the Bank of Yokohama in Hong Kong、.

By comparison, Susans husband, Mr Leon Wong, had a difcult childhood. Leon was born in Jamaica in 1919. VVhen he was three years old, following Chinese custom at that time, his father sent him away to their ancestral hometown in China to be raised by his grandparents. Later he was dispatched to Hong ong, where he was admitted to VVah Yan College. very day he rode a train from Tai Po to Hong Kong Jsland to attend school,He missed his parents, his ffteen brothers and sisters in Jamaica. He wrote many letters home hoping to return to Jamaica,said 9usan. Leon had a lonely

childhood, unlike Susan, who grew up in a loving family.

After Leon graduated from high school in 1937, he was accepted

to university but could not afford the tuition. Later he got a job as

a junior secretary to the prominent Ho LIung family in Hong Kong, and it was Ho Jungs wife who recommended him for a job with the

Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation in 1941.

VVhen the Japanese occupied Hong ong, the British bank temporarily closed its operations. Leon was transferred to the same Japanese bank where Susan was working, and they got married eight years later. Susan recalls, At that time, there were six people courting me. TIhe reason why I chose him was not for his wealth,

nor his looks. [It was because of his good character and even

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temperament.”9usan is happy that she found her true love and very

proud of their long and happy marriage.

VVhen Leon got married, he was working as ateller at SB(CL, earning a monthly salary of four hundred Hong ong dollars. Over the next thirty years he was promoted step by step until he became the top Chinese manager. But he was not treated equally in compensation as other British managers. In 1972 he decided to retire.“] was delighted, because his retirement meant that we could travel the world, Even though her husband retired in the Prime of life, 9usan said that she was not worried. Being with her beloved husband was more important than anything: xcept when he was working, we did everything together swimming, walking, and [ai Chi, Altogether the couple travelled around the world four times.

In October of 1972, when they returned to Hong Kong after a

long trip, Leon bought a brokerage license for stock trading, He liked to analyze the stock market,said Susan, who still remembers her husbands investment skills. In fact, Leon earned more money buying and selling stocks than he did from his bank salary. At that time, they had a domestic helper who was in a di cult fnancial situation. Leon used her money three thousand ong ong dollars, to invest in stocks on her behalf. e then bought real estate in Miacau with the profts. VVith dividends, the sum grew to a milion

dollars over the course of eleven years.

In her 590-year marriage, 9usan never had to worry about money: was carefree, [ didnt have to wotry about anything, Jlhe mostTdid was give money to our housekeepers for groceries, and to buy things on credit at the department store, owever her husbands fnancial aptitude deeply infHuenced her 9he said: People must manage their fnances, (WOtherwise, wealth will not come their way, But money

not spent is meaningless: Money is earned to be spent. you dont

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spend it its not yours. VVhen you need to spend, spend. VVhen you need to save, Save. "9usan Said she and her husband shared the same

concept of money.

Leon also understood the importance of philanthropy and how to use money most effectively Leon worked in only two occupations his entire life. After working more than half a century in 1993, he retired on the advice of his wife.Ihe couple then moved to Toronto as retirees, where they donated to many charities in the Chinese community such as Mon 9heong Foundation and Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Ware. Later they established a postgraduate scholarship in conomics at the University of Toronto to fund outstanding students. “At the time [my husband] was unable to go to college because of poverty 9%o today ] hope to help others,said

Susan.

Susan always believed that her husband was healthier than herself. But in 1999, after they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, eighty-year-old Leon was admitted to the hospital for what was supposed to be a routine gallstone operation. VVhen complications arose during sufrgery he was sent to the intensive care unit. He died four days latemn after Susan promised him: Dont worrm wil take

?》 care of your assets,.

In the face of this tragedy 9usan blamed herself and was overwhelmed by loss. Even after nineteen years, she is still emotional about it.“IfIThadnt insisted we move to Canada, he would have been treated in a ong ong hospital,she said. For two years after her husband's death, she lived with terrible griet, unable to see anyone.VVhen people called on the phone, the first sound of their voices would send Susan into tears. 9he would often go to the cemetery to visit her husband. After receiving grief

counselling for a year she was calmen but her eyes had deteriorated

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because she had cried so much.

In the early morning of 9eptember 11,2001, when 9usan saw the horriftic scene unfolding in New York, she was both saddened and shocked. At that moment, she made a promise to her late husband: “Tve been awakened. From now on,wil stand up and be a useful person. For decades T lived life in ablur Now lwil do things to help others.” Susan had made a commitment to take care of her late husbands property But in fact, she was not sure she had the ability to.“How could TI understand his business” she said. 9he could not read English, nor could she understand the monthly statements and trading contracts of the four investment companies and six banks involved in his fnances. owever she resolved to learn. In her study room, she looked over her husbands stack of fnancial documents. Because her eyesight was poobp she used a large magnifying glass to read. 9he also had the bank translate

the documents into Chinese. And slowly she recognized English words, Miany people patiently taught me. didnt understand,

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asked VVhy?>., JIhey came to call me curious grandmother ,95uUsan said. Having learnt so much, 9usan can now even discuss with her granddaughter whether Facebook stocks are worth buying. All

her effort, she says, is due to her commitment that she made to her

husband and to herself that she would take responsibility for her

OwWD living expenses.

After all this, 9usan has not forgotten there are people in need.

JIn the past, she intended on onjly setting up a scholarship in the University of Torontos Department of conomics. But because of her husbands death, she went on to establish a scholarship in Public Health in University of Iorontos Department of Medicine as well. ]he value of the scholarship is more than ten thousand

dollars every year. In addition, she has donated to many charities in

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the community including United Way Yee Hong Foundation, Mon 9heong Foundation, Carefirst, as well as religious groups. Over

the years 9Usan has donated a signifcant amount, but she does not want to disclose specific fgures, because she does not want any publicity Since 2008, 9usan has actively supported senior activities at Carefirst, such as donating to the Carefirsts One Stop MIulti- ServVvices Wentre. From 2009 onward, she has sponsored Carefirsts annual Charity (zala and its recently developed Mobile Medical Unit.

9ome say that rich people arent uncommon, but charitable rich are few. Friends in the community describe 9usan as Very generous, She says,VVe are all born with nothing and leave the world with nothing.JjJts not a di cult decision for her to be charitable.

Before donating monew 9usan must frst understand the operation of the organization, how they plan to use the money and how signifcant the result will be. One of her most memorable donations was the 6,000-square-foot Senior Day Care Centre at Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. She also donated a hundred thousand dollars to Mon Sheongs Chinese School. She hopes that her money will help children from every grade excel enough in their studies to

receive scholarships, as well as keep interest in Chinese culture alive.

9usan once regretted coming to Canada, but now the knot in her heart has been untied. She believes that it was all Gods plan: it didnt happen this wayw would not have learnt so many things. TI would still be a fower in a greenhouse having accomplished

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Senator Yuen Pau yyVoo

Writer: Annie Qiwen jin

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这样 文化 社会 环境

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( Anglo-Chinese School ) 接受 教育 16 奖学金 重洋 太平 . 皮尔 世界 书院 〈Lester B. Pearson United VVorld College of the Pacifc ) 剑桥 深造 西方 文化 精华 教育

教育 影响 华文 保持 。2012 参与 创立 “中 : 华中 文化 “于 2014 开始 担任 “中华 环球 ”以 太平 亚洲 门户 温哥华 基地 举办 文化 艺术 推广 华文 理解 环球 温哥华 美术 蓉城 : 殿中 ) ”的 ' 展示 许多 珍贵 文物。 3 夫人 15

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公民 事业

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同上 时, 强调 华人 自己 身份 定位 清晰 认识 : “华人 自己 文化 传统 国籍 绝对 关联 华人 不必 资源 确证 自己 华文 背景 身份 融入 加拿大 主流 ”而 刻意 淡化 自己 文化 传统 150 历史 群体 主流 勇气 自信 “, 维护、 扬中 华语 传统 SS

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UWC Global Affairs Session in 2016.

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a 2017 活动

”Celebrating launch of ACCT (Action

:Chinese Canadians Together) ”Foundation in Calgary Alberta, in

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2 2018 Speakinc at The Legacy 150 Celebrations Socie 3 冬季 国会 活动 P 8 gacy ty 国信 日) 2018 Canada Day Drumming Celebration

Senator Woo with two other Senators at the

JIndependent Senators Group Winter Retreat in 2018.

2017 维多利亚 9peaking at the 2017 9 “Canada @150: Promoting Diversity Inclusion,

海南 〈2015 ) Visiting Hainan Province, China in 2015

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Senator Yuen Pau Woo

9endator Yuen Pau Woo has aq Chinese naqme thatis rchnin Chinese Cultural heritage. YUen Pau meaning back jeopard alludestoa Storyfrom the Han Dynasty descrbing aleopardin Nan 9han (9outh Mountain) whichn pidin themountainsforseven days from therain to keep jits beautiful blackKjurshinyandbrght Jpisjeopard was /aterUsed as an dllegoryforschnoljars who jveinseclusion to avojid pojticalstrfe. Witpsuchn alegendarystory behind his name' 9enator Woo possesses both the pragmatism andmodesty of Chinese trdqditional culjture' and the conjdence and boljdness of Western

modernity

Yuen Pau VVoos father was a second-generation Chinese born in Mialaysia, who retained a spiritual connection to his ancestral village in Shunde, Guangdong, China,Jhe family later moved to Singapore, where Yuen Pau grew up A hard worker and a Confucian throughonut his life, Yuen Paus father infuenced his son deeply with his values and beliefs. His mothers family had moved from China to Malaysia for Several generations and she embodied traditional Chinese culture with Malay and VVestern infuences. Yuen Pau said he inherited from his

mother a sense of curiosity and an openness for wonder .

Yuen Pau grew up in this mujticultural environment and received

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Primary and secondary education at Anglo-Chinese School in 9ingapore. At the age of sixteen, he received a scholarship to study

at Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Paciftc in British Columbia, and then continued his graduate studies in the United Kingdom, attending the University of Cambridge and the University of London. His traditional upbringing and world class education further

footed Yuen Pau in the essence of Chinese and WVestern cultutres.

As aresult of these infuences, 9enator VVoo has always maintained a deep attachment and pride in Chinese culture. In 2012, he co-founded “China Global: IJhe Vancouver Society for Promotion of Chinese Art and Wulture and started his tenure as president in 2014. Based in Vancouveb as Canadas gateway to the Pacifc and Asia, China Global has promoted international understanding by organizing art exhibitions to promote Chinese culture. After China Global was founded, it helped Vancouver Art Gallery hold an exhibition of rare and precious artifacts - The Forbidden City: Inside the Courts of Chinese mperors. Ihe

exhibition lasted three months and as many as 150,000 people attended.

On October 30, 2016, 93-year-old Yuen Pau Woo was appointed as an independent senator by the Prime Minister of Canada. Ihat day was also the second anniversary of his fathers death. He wrote on his Facebook page: (My father) was an old-fashioned Confucian who believed in a Chinese version of the Canadian ideal: peace, ordep

and good government.VVhich is why he would have appreciated my

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appointment to the Canadian Senate, and would have considered it the

highest calling for a citizen,

Before becoming a senatobn Yuen Pau had a highly regarded reputation in both academic and business circles. He is a well-known Canadian expert in Asia-Pacific economics, policy and relations between Canada and Asia. He is a senior reseatfcher in several think-tanks and research institutions. He has served as President and CEGO of Asia Paciftc Foundation of Canada, President of Vancouver eadquarters Promotion Bureau (HGQ Vancouver), as well as served on many

boards for non-profit organizations. He is Chair of the board for

the Vancouver Academy of Music. Yuen-Pau also served as the representative on the Paciftc conomic Cooperation Council (PECC)

for ten consecutive years. In 2012, he was recognized with the (COueens

Diamond Jubilee Award for his contributions to Canada-Asia relations.

Yuen Pau Woos entry into the political world would appear to fjhll the Confucian tradition of public service follows academic excellence.… jlt takes great courage and a sense of civic fesponsibility to leave a comfortable professional environment for a life as a political and civil Servant under public scrutiny But Yuen Pau has a VVestern-style adventurous Spirit and he also believes in putting knowledge to action. 9enator VVoo believes very strongly in the importance and power of ideas. e says,.… am also action-ofiented. place alot ofvalue

on the development of clear thinking and far-sighted vision as a Way

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to come up with good actions. All of my professional experience, the different jobs that had.…the common theme in my career has been the centrality of the ideas that have been shaping the actions that Tve taken., After years of research in public policy serving in the 9enate and putting his ideas and knowledge to action is a natural extension of

Yuen Paus life work.

The transition to public life was not without challenges. In addition

to the intrinsic difculty of putting ideas into practice, personal

attacks had to be dealt with. VVhen Senator VWVoos appointment was announced, there was objection from a member of parliament, who claimed that his appointment demonstrated foreign infHuence, and that 9enator Woo would act in favour of the Peoples Republic of China. Later this member of parliament apologized to 9enator VVoo under

public pressure and charges of racism.

9enator VVoo was also accused of helping the Peoples Republic of China when he opposed a motion on 9outh China 9ea. 9enator VVoo responded with clarity: Anyone who has read my speech on the 9outh China 9ea issue will understand that the position [ have adopted is entirely based on the guiding principle for promoting Canadas interests

in Asia and the world.”

In recent years, accusations of being pro-China have become convenient rationales for some Canadian politicians to attack Chinese-

Canadians who hold different opinions. Ihis not only has an impact

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on Chinese Canadian politicians, but it also affects the entire Chinese- Canadian commnunity 9enator VVoo believes that Chinas infuence in todays world is growing. In a globaljly interconnected world, Canada cannot always be separated or isolated from China. e feels that naturally there are some issues on which a Chinese position could

be very much aligned with Canadian interests,9enatof VVoo SaysS, “Chinese Canadians speaking out on issues related to China and expressing Support for Canadas deeper engagement with the Peoples Republic should not be stereotyped as pro-China. Opinions that

are based on deep knowledge of and experience in China should be welcomed as contributions to a national debate rather than cast aslide because of lazy assumptions about the Chinese Canadian community. Canadas outlook will be shaped in part by the countrys response to the growing infuence of China in the world. In this respecb Chinese Canadians who can contribute to thinking about the longer-term

interests of Canada vis-a-vis China have a vital role to play .

Atthe same titme, 9enator VVoo Stresses that Chinese Canadians should have a clear understanding of their identity and their evolving roles

in society He says,Chinese Canadians should be confhdent in their cultural heritage, which is not dependent on nationality or country of origin. [hey should not have to rely on external sources to validate their identity as Canadians of Chinese background. Likewise, they should not have to downplay their heritage in order to join the Canadian

mainstream. In fact the Chinese community has had a significant

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presence in Canada for over 150 years, and it is an integral part of the

Canadian mainstream

In 9eptember 2017, having served in the Senate for less than a

yeap 9enator VVoo was elected as the Facilitator of the Independent 9enators (rroup. He is determined to spearhead the work on Senate reform, allowing the Senate to play a more active role in Canadian democracy 9enator VVoo, known as a newbie in politics, has jokingly called himself an egghead .But he has none of the awkwardness that characteriZzes a newcomer. Just like a graceful jeopard, steady and sharp,

he has already sprung forward to put good ideas into action.

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Ms. Winnie Yu

In 2008, Jinnmie Yuraised moneyforMon ?heong Foundation byhostngaLne Dance Marathon Party. Nne hundredPpeophe dattendedovernine hours prngingin 918.000. Durngthisevenk she Spontaneously orgdqmijized atwenty-minute fundraiserforthevictims of Sichuan Earthguake, andan aqdditionajls10.000 was donated to they/nternational Red Cross settingagfundraising recordin theJne damce community.

Line daqncing1apopularpashmenthe United 95tates qnd Camada. Wipmniejfelhnyove withitaftershejimmigrated to Canadda. 9he devoted herself to promotng the activity and chnannelledthe coljlective energyof the Chinese communityinto supportng charitabljle causes. Forthepasttwenty years She has volunteered her tmeandjfeteaching jne dance' qandholding chanity performances dmd events fornumerous community organmizations. Manycajl her “Chanty Line Dance Queen 2 andshe hastrulyearnedthatname.

People might say that VVinnie s life story is a jegend. 9he started as a business owner in ong ong., Jlhen she immigrated to Canada thinking she would return to Hong ong after she obtained her citizenship. She never imagined that in the end she would stay in Toronto to be a volunteer. In ong ong she had never learned

to dance, But in Toronto, she became the most well-known line dance teacher in the Chinese community. My life can be divided into two chapters. Running a business in ong Kong is the first part. [eaching line dancing in [Toronto is the second,VVinnie said. The two chapters seem to be totally different., But with VVinnie s

conviction and commitment, the results are equally outstanding.

The farst chapter of VVinnie's life is a typical Hong Kong story、

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Her parents fed with nothing from Mainland China. VVinnie experienced poverty frsthand: VVe would get leftover food supplies from restaurants, bringing them home to cook and eat.” Even today, she has vivid memories of hardship from childhoodqd. Fortunately, her father started a catering business and the family situation improved. During holidays and festivals, their family would give out food to those less fortunate in their community,VVhen VVinnie was handing out food, her father said to her,Now you are the one who is giving .But iiyou dont study hard and apply yourself in life, you will become the person who receives.” Ihe young Winnie thought to herself,Vhether one gives or Teceives depends on fate, and whatever hand fate deals must be accepted. TIhose who

receive' dontwish to be in that Situation either.”

In fact, Vinnie approached a di cult situation of her own with the same philosophy. VVhen she was in the twelfth grade, her father felt she should not pursue higher education in order to help the familys finances and let her two sisters with better grades continue their schooling. Even though she was disappointed, she believed in her own future: 9tudy or not, it doesn t matter, [ have to accept whatever happens and IT can make the best of things. VVorking is

also an oppPortunity.,

To be close to her family, Winnie went to work in a nearby chandelier shop, where she met her future husband, a co-worker. In the 1970s, Hong ong's economy took of . VVinnie recognized the opportunities in luxury goods and worked diligently to learn

the ropes of the business. After a few years, she and her husband started their own chandelier business. As a result of their hard work and professionalism, their business grew bigger and bigger. By the 1990s, they had set up their own factory with more than thirty employees. Their products were exported to Mainland China and throughout Asia. But, ultimately, for the sake of their children s

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education and future, their family chose to leave ong ong and move to Canada in 1991.

Accustomed to a busy schedule of business trips and meetings al over Asia, Winnie found life as ahousewife in Canada tedious and dull. “After just one year, [ wanted to leave,VVinnie said. In her free time, she went to a nearby Primary school to work as a volunteer in the library. To stay out of the house, she participated in [ai Chi classes. In 1993, she enrolled in a dance class and immediately knew it was her calling. 9he was a very talented student from the start: “JIhe instructor taught us a new dance routine. After the class was over, none of the students could remember how it went. T was the only one who knew it 9o would go out into the hallway by the elevator and teach them again., After seven months as a student, the dance instructor chose

VVinnie to perform.

In 1994, her classmates encouraged her to start line dance classes at the Yee ong Centre for Geriatric Care. ach student paid a fee

of seven dollars per class, donated to Yee ong. After six months, she had raised $4,700. From that point onward, she started teaching line dance classes for various non-proft organizations. 90on she had afull schedule, dancing and teaching ftfteen classes per week. In order to make it easier for students to master the dance routines she designed the choreography herself,]Many of the basic dance steps were compiled into a single song, so that the fundamentals could be mastered quickly. In addition to class, she spent another three hours every day researching material that would help her become a better teacher. ] often thought: ow could LI teach so many students of unequal dancing ability in a single class, so that theyre all satisfted with my teaching?” 9ome students lack self-confdence and say: Teacher msAipid antlearnaButlthinlsahtneeteae ea nn

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has to bear responsibility.

Jhe line dances that Winnie choreographed are immensely popular in the line dance community. In 2004, she won third place in the Chicago Line Dance Choreography Competition and became the frst award-winning Chinese line dance choreographer in Ontario. Jn the course of her teaching life, Winnie has done a great deal to help her students, For example, she had the novel idea of using shoes of diffterent colours on the left and right feet making it easier for students to remember the dance steps. Dancing and exercise have benefitted Winnie s health, making her digestion issues and hay fever go away, as well as increasing her ability to focus. VVhat is interesting is that this kind of relaxing exercise relieves the pressure for many newcomers to Canada.“ [here are a lot of women whose husbands are away, who are unhappy, depressed and don t know how to resolve their problems. But dancing together can relax us. Negative thoughts are put aside. A student told me that if she didnt dance, she would commit suicide. VVinnie always tells her students to clear their minds, put aside bad thoughts, and focus on

dancing together.

VVinnie never thought about making money from teaching dance. Nor did she think about opening her own dance studio. dont want to make money through dancing. want to be free. dont want to be tied down. VVithout the desire for proftt teaching line dance became a simple matter, and she was very happy to use this opportunity to raise money for the community. jln the past twenty years, VVinnie has taught dance classes or organized charity performances and events on behalf of the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care, Carefirst Mon Sheong Foundation,, 9. .A.9. Centre, CICS, Fuhui Education Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, Hong Fook Mental Health Foundation, YMCA, Orbis Flying ye Hospital

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and other nonproft organizations. Typically, participants spend $8 to $10 to dance for 3 or 4 hours in a party,Jhe students enjoy paying for instruction and helping out a charity, JIhe teachers and volunteers contribute their time and expertise, and the organization beneftts. VVinnie always says that she is willing to help as long as

there is a legitimate need.

VVinnie's proudest fundraising activities include the dance marathon for Mon 9heong Foundation in 2007. A total of eight hundred people attended the event, dancing for eight hours, raising $16,000. In the following year, nine hundred people attended, raising $18,000. An impromptu fundraising activity during this event for the victims of Sichuan Earthquake raised $10,000 for Red Cross in just twenty minutes. 9ince 2001, VVinnie has been nominated by various institutions and awarded the Annual Volunteer Award Six

times by the Ontario government.

Additionally, VVinnie also launched a set of instructional dance DVDs to raise funds for Red Cross, CIC9 and Mon Sheong Foundation. Winnie explains that this set of DVDs will help her Students review and Practice. 9he is proud of this achievement, especially because the collection of DVJDs was Purchased by York Region Library. 9he estimates that over the last twenty years she has raised more than 380,000 dollars for the community.

Jn twenty years, VVinnie has garnered a very large following of loyal students. Among these, she has also trained countless excejllent teachers, Training successotrs to continue her legacy gives her great satisfaction. For Winnie, the most important thing is to infuence the teachers attitude: “] want them to understand that they should not be petty in their thinking. lf they put in a pound, they shouldnt expect to always get a pound back. Even itthey get half a pound in return, its not So bad, and it doesn tt matter. Students are students,

look at it from their perspective.”VVhether one wins or loses, do

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not be overly concerned: “Today one may lose. But what do you know about the future? you win today, you may lose tomorrow just as easily. you lose today, you may win tomorrow. Ifyou are petty with others, they winot help you when you need them., During a dance class, when her students are excited and into it, she is happy to spend more time in the studio with them, even if she has to pay extra for the studio space.“Tlike to dance anyway, So we can all keep dancing together! 9he wins the hearts of others with her own caring attitude,VVhenever VVinnie raises money, everyone responds with a helping hand. ven students who have moved to Hong ong often send back donation cheques,

In the past VVinnie had thought about returning to Hong ong, but she ultimately stayed in Canada., Today, she does not regret it at al. Tam content in Canada. Jhe quality of life here is good, and the people ] meet are all very nice.”To newcomers who

face di culties in their daily lives, her advice is: “Adapt to your cifcumstances. ake whatever that comes in stride.”JIfa door closes, another will open. Just like VVinnie, who gave up her business career, only to fnd a new and better one in the art of line

dancing.

VVinnie believes in positive energy: “[ always think on the bright side of things, Just like the Chinese Canadian Legend Award .

T always thought lwould get it! .Finally, VVinnie has been recognized for her contribution, and she intends to celebrate in the

most ftting way -- a big dance party with her students.

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