You are only given one life, one chance at fully living it ... take risks, believe in your dreams, explore the world and her people, live out loud!
– Danell Lynn
Giving back is an integral element of Helen Ching-Kircher’s life, and she aims not only to support various charitable organizations in her community, but also to be a source of inspiration for others as she motivates them to give back.
Philanthropy has always been a vital component of Helen’s spirit, whether through personal or professional endeavours. Her contagious energy in the business world is reflected in her philanthropic life. Devoting herself to various organizations, in late 2004, Helen was appointed a Member of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, a provincial body that distributes grant funds to deserving organizations. She’s also a Member of the Board of Governors of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Board of Governors for the Yee Hong Wellness Foundation for Geriatric Care, and her schedule is filled with a host of events supporting various charitable causes.
Helen is a particular advocate for the elderly and a patron of the fine arts. She’s passionate about taking action to ensure that seniors thrive in comfortable, healthy and creative atmospheres, and that young Canadian artists are able to showcase their work on innovative and wide-reaching platforms.
Join the action today!
Volunteer Activities
Fundraiser, Yee Hong Geriatric Care facilities, since 1993-2013
Fundraiser and Sponsor, Mount Sinai Hospital Events, since 2002
Co-Chair, Mount Sinai Pacific Bridge Fundraising Event, 2003
Sponsor, Dragon Ball, an event that raises in excess of $1.5 million for the Yee Hong Geriatric Centers, various levels of sponsorship since 1989-2012
Sponsor, Fashion Cares 2004
Sponsor, Tzivos Hashem (Chabad) Toronto Children’s Program (Rabbi Yonah Vilenkin) since 2004, 2005. 2006. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Platinum Sponsor, Tzedakah Chapter of Toronto, Hadassah WIZO, “At Our Table” May 2006, 2007, June 2008
Corporate Event Sponsor, Tzedakah Chapter of Toronto, June 2013, Karen & Marc Adler Residence
Sponsor, The Fashion Show, a Fund Raising event for the Princess Margaret Hospital’s work on Ovarian Cancer, 2005
Sponsor, Princess Margaret Hospital Lottery, annual raffle fundraising event, since 1995
Sponsor, Princess Margaret Hospital dinner, recognizing Research Doctors for their outstanding contribution to research, 2005
Sponsor, Annual Day at the Races fundraiser for the Arthritis & Autoimmune Research Centre Foundation (Dr. Edward Keystone Head Of Arthritis & Autoimmune Center, Mt Sinai Hospital), since 2004
Platinum and Reception Sponsor, AARC Day at the Races, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Sponsor, ‘Hole in One’ Perry Sound Country Club a Fundraising Event for the Shawanaga First Nation and contributor of food and school items
Annual participant, Toys R Us children’s fund raising event, “Reach for the Stars” in New York, 2004-2008
Host/Sponsor, The Ian Leggett Charity Annual Poker Night and Golf Event for the Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charity, 2006 and 2007
Presenting Sponsor, Epilepsy Fund Raising Gala events “Out of the Shadows”, 2007-2008
Sponsor, CHW Tzedakah Chapter of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO, Honoring Downtown Fine Cars for its dedication and generosity in making “At Our Table 2009” event incredibly successful. May 26, 2009, for Children, Women and Youth at risk in Israel
Exclusive Sponsor, “The Sisterhood Soiree” to raise one million dollars for the Canadian Women’s Hospital Foundation’s “Women Moving Women Campaign”, 2009-2010
Entertainment Sponsor, “Featuring Michael J Fox,” George Stroumboulopoulos, Michael Adams and Bryan Adams, Finding the Cures for Disease, An Evening Celebrating Science, September 24, 2009, MaRS Centre, Toronto
Downtown Porsche, Annual Ladies only Advanced Driving School, since 2009, with live auctions in support of Mount Sinai Hospital Breast Cancer Unit and the Women’s College Hospital Foundation
At Our Table “Jewels of the City” Evening Sponsor” May 2011
Terry Fox Foundation — Supporter December 2011, 2012
8th Annual Dream Gala Shooting for the Stars Sponsor, for the Abilities Centre in Whitby Ontario, October 26, 2013
Heart of Fashion Gala North York General Hospital “Fashionista Sponsor” November 2, 2013
Golden Sponsor Dragon Ball – Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation January 2014
Décor Sponsor – Weizmann Canada Science for the Benefit of Humanity – May 2014
Honorary Chair “Amore without Borders” in support for Doctors without Borders May 2014
Silver Sponsor “At Our Table” Tzedakah Chapter Canadian Hadassah-Wizo May 2014
Supporter of the “Porsche Miracle Drive Red Carpet Event” Tzivos Hashem of Canada July 2014
Supporter “Chung Ying Theatre Company” for the Chinese Cultural Center of Toronto – July 2014