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Passing of Sidney Valo, QC.
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| It is with regret that the ALS Society of Canada announces the passing in December, 2008, of Sidney Valo, QC. Sidney Valo was a founding partner of Pallett Valo in Mississauga, Peel Region’s top law firm, and a member of the Board of Directors of the ALS Society of Canada. After being diagnosed with ALS in April 2005, Sidney Valo resolved to accept his condition as his “new normal” and do all he could to help others afflicted with ALS. He made a conscious decision to disclose his ALS in an effort to build awareness of this devastating disease. Sidney coupled his business and volunteer skills with his strong belief in giving back to the community to become a leading fundraiser. Just over a year after his diagnosis, Sidney joined the board of the ALS Society of Canada and established the Valo Fund for ALS Research. To date, the Valo Fund has raised more than $100,000 and is working toward a new goal of $150,000. In 2006, Sid was the recipient of the Exceptional Fundraising Program Award from the ALS Society of Canada after he led Team Valo, comprised of friends, family and colleagues, in raising more than $29,000 at the WALK for ALS in North York, Toronto. Sidney ’s perseverance, creativity and leadership in fundraising touched the lives of his fellow Canadians, and he received many messages of encouragement and praise. In June 2008, the annual ALS Society of Canada Charity Golf Classic was held in honour of Sidney Valo. The upcoming 2009 Charity Golf Classic, to be held on June 23, will be held in his memory. |
| Posted On: Thursday, January 15, 2009 Modified: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Category: Awareness Posted By: |