Baycrest Friends of the Foundation

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our April Pub Night Meetup. Check out our upcoming events below to stay connected!

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A New Wave of Young Leaders

Baycrest Friends of the Foundation (BFF) is an initiative for those in their 20’s and 30’s who want to give back to the community by raising funds and awareness for Baycrest’s essential work in brain health and aging.

For many of us, the risk of dementia is all too real. Whether it is watching a grandparent suffer from cognitive decline, worrying about a parent who’s starting to encounter aging challenges, or facing the future around our own aging and brain health – it affects us all.

Champions of Baycrest

BFF aims to engage the next generation to champion Baycrest’s mission of delivering transformative research, care, innovation, and education in aging and brain health. Together, our support of Baycrest helps create a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfillment and dignity.

Get Involved with Us

Through the BFF community, enjoy opportunities to network with peers and industry professionals, all while supporting a great cause.

Key Elements of BFF

  • BFF Bespoke Programming – Semi-annual programs specifically by and for this group that will serve to educate about Baycrest in ways that are fun, engaging and meaningful.

  • Niche Event Opportunities – Invitations to attend Baycrest’s industry group events, through the Real Estate Professionals and Professional Advisory (for financial, legal and accounting professionals), Gen Next’s decades dance, and more.

  • BFF x Baycrest Signature Events – Form teams and take part Baycrest’s marquee events, the Pro-Am hockey tournament and the Bike for Brain Health cycling event.

  • Personal Engagement – We want to foster a culture of giving, celebrating gifts at all levels and all different ways, both personally, and through channels like sponsorships, hosting fundraisers, donating proceeds or services, etc.

Benefits of Involvement with BFF

IMPACT
Give to a cause that helps our parents, grandparents, and our future selves.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Build relationships with like-minded individuals from a variety of organizations, fostering collaboration and partnerships.

FIND YOUR “BFFs”
Develop long-term connections with emerging leaders and friends in the community.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Become part of a supportive community that shares a commitment to social change and community well-being.

COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Collaborate on initiatives that amplify your impact and reach within the space of brain health and aging.

PERSONAL FULFILLMENT
Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a meaningful cause and making a difference in people’s lives.

Upcoming Events

MCOCI Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s

Draft Night, May 1 & Tournament, May 2-3 | Baycrest Signature Event

For the hockey players – play alongside former hockey pros and hockey enthusiasts in the largest hockey charity event in North America. Join a BFF team or start your own!

Please contact Jessica Taylor, [email protected] or 416-785-2500, ext. 3769 on how you can participate.

Trump, Tariffs, and Canada: Navigating Economic Uncertainty

Thursday May 15, 7:30-9:30 AM | Baycrest Professional Advisory Event

The Professional Advisory Group of the Baycrest Foundation (PA) aims to educate financial, legal and accounting professionals for the purpose of offering advice to their aging clients and families.

Join the PA for an informative discussion with CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal.

Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health

Sunday, June 1 – Starting line opens 7:00-9:00 AM | Baycrest Signature Event

Bike the DVP (traffic-free) and go the distance to defeat dementia with thousands of other riders. Route lengths range from 10km to 75km. Join the BFF team or start your own!

Stay In The Know

For more information about involvement with BFF and event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Taylor, [email protected] or 416-785-2500, ext. 3769