(November 15, 2021 - St. John’s) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Newfoundland and Labrador
Chapter (AFP-NL) proudly celebrates National Philanthropy Day® today and recognized the great contributions of
Philanthropy in Newfoundland and Labrador during a small special event held at Manuals River Hibernia Interpretation
Center early this morning proudly sponsored by Bell.
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy around the world—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.
"National Philanthropy Day provides the opportunity for us to celebrate those who give, whether it be in volunteer time or charitable donations, and our members who are responsible for generating philanthropic support for their organizations," said Kelly Reid, President, AFP NL Chapter. "Philanthropy is a powerful thing. No one is required to give; it is voluntary and those who give to do so because they see the need. On this day we recognize those whose outstanding contributions have made a considerable difference in our province.”
AFP NL congratulates the following outstanding philanthropic achievement in Newfoundland and Labrador in the
following categories:
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award – Schlumberger (Home Again Furniture)
- Outstanding Special Event – Polka Dot Trot (Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation)
- Spirit of Philanthropy Award (Group) – Kilometers for Kids (Ronald McDonald House Charities NL)
- Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award (Individual) – Ailish Slaney (Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation)
- Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Celina Stoyles, CFRE (Kids Eat Smart Foundation)
- Rising Star Award – Katie Keats (Choices for Youth)