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Lives and Legacies: A Lifelong Passion for the ROM
Doug Gibson has loved the ROM since childhood. Some of his earliest memories are of going to the Museum with his mother in the early 1950s, which sparked a lifelong fascination with natural history. “Back then, they had a crystal cave in the geology gallery,” he recalls. “When you looked into
Planned Gift reflects couple’s passion for the ROM
Blanche and Wes Mitchell shared many passions in their life together: the arts, learning, and travelling—but chief among them all was the Royal Ontario Museum. They loved the ROM so much they left a significant gift to the Museum in their wills—making them members of the Currelly Legacy Society
A Life of Service
Growing up in Northern Ontario, Marguerite Low was raised to be of service to others—from Brownies and Girl Guides to church and health care service groups. Today, as a dedicated member of the Department of Museum Volunteers, she continues to fulfill this purpose, bringing ROM objects and stories
Going Above and Beyond with a Gift of Life Insurance
Magid Girgis is a certified financial planner specializing in gift planning. We all have passions that fill our lives. Be it the arts, health care, education, poverty or the environment. We all have that internal need to give back to institutions that drive our passions. Many donate annual gifts
How Younger Supporters Can Become Major Gift Donors with a Legacy Gift
Magid Girgis is a certified financial planner specializing in gift planning. We all have passions that fill our lives. Be it the arts, health care, education, poverty or the environment. We all have that internal need to give back to those institutions that drive our passions. Some will donate
Love of Asian Art Sparks Lifelong Journey
Bayla Balaban (2nd to left) attending the opening of the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and Reed Family Plaza in 2019. Pictured left to right: Gilles Huot, Former President, ROM Department of Museum Volunteers; Bayla Balaban, Co-Chair, Bishop White Committee; Nita Reed, Currelly Legacy
Sharing Asian Art & Culture with the World
Jane Liu sharing the spotlight with one of her own creations—a quilted prayer mat. Photo courtesy of Jane Liu. A twist of fate led Jane Liu to discover the Royal Ontario Museum. In 1989, as a recently landed immigrant from Taiwan, she decided to explore her new city by hopping on the subway.
A Legacy of Knowledge for Future Generations
Patricia Haug and her husband Kjell on their wedding day. Photo courtesy Haug Estate Trustee Molly Yeoman. A lifelong champion of curiosity and creative thinking, Patricia Haug devoted her retirement years to her community and educating the younger generation. Committed to the ROM, she
A Lifelong Relationship
As both a member and an employee, Connie Swenson has always felt a strong sense of connection to the Royal Ontario Museum. A native of Iowa by way of Chicago, she moved to Toronto with her family in 2008, after a brief sojourn in Alberta–and the ROM quickly became a big part of their lives. “As
New Children’s Book Brings Prehistoric Mammals to Life
“On the weekends, Molly’s grandma takes her to the museum. It’s a special time together to learn new things and explore ideas. Molly brings her notebook to sketch specimens and collect interesting facts. Grandma says the whole world is full of magic if you just look for it.” This excerpt