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The Asper Foundation has been and will continue to
be challenged in its scope and vision by the next generation: David, Gail and
Leonard, their spouses Ruth, Michael and Susan and their children. Each have
committed to continue to give back to their community whether it is through
their own foundation, the CanWest Global Foundation or The Asper Foundation, and
have committed to teach their children the principle of Tzedakah (charity) and
Tikkun Olam (taking action to repair the world).
In this respect, The Daremax Foundation (David and Ruth), The Gail Asper Family
Foundation (Gail and Michael) and The Joshua Foundation (Leonard and Susan) have
been created to continue the mission of Israel Asper. Whether it is the United
Way, Combined Jewish Appeal, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg Harvest, The
Sharon Home, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Jewish Child and Family Service, Rossbrook
House or the Mamawiwichiitata Centre Inc., these three foundations have shown
and will continue to show leadership and understanding of the needs of the
community.
Indeed, as each charters their own vision of their respective foundation, there
will always be the common goal of making a positive difference to society. Each
have committed to the family’s history of giving and hold dear to the philosophy
of its founder, Israel Asper, that one has to give back to society and that one
should, while they are still alive, enjoy seeing the benefits of their giving.
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Daniel Asper, Stephen Paterson and Rebecca Asper spend an
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