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Looking back,
supporting the future
SRA members generously
establish student awards
p. 39
Pathways to success
Jayant Gondhalekar
paves the way for
future students
p. 40
GIVING
BACK
Transformational donation will
support generations of nurses
Nanji Foundation's
multi-million-dollar
gift dedicated to financial
aid, simulation technology
and commu nity
challenge fund
DURING THE COVID-19 pandemic, the Nanji
family developed an even deeper appreciation
for the vital role nurses play
in caring for those most in need - in our
hospitals, clinics and long-term care homes.
The family also saw how the pandemic
had forced many nurses to leave the profession
through burnout and exhaustion. They
looked for a way to support the next generation
of nurses during their academic studies.
Following a tour of Seneca's nursing
school this summer, the Nanji Foundation
committed to a multi-million-dollar donation
to the School of Nursing to support
financial aid, simulation technology and
community engagement.
The gift is the largest in Seneca's history.
" Seneca is enormously grateful to the
Nanji family for this transformational gift, "
said President Agnew. " The positive impact
of the family's generosity will be felt by
thousands of Seneca nursing students for
generations to come.
" Not only will this gift help address
the nursing shortage we are experiencing
in Ontario's healthcare system by financially
assisting our students and ensuring they have
the best possible facilities, it also affirms the
high value of the nursing profession. "
The impact of this donation will be
This gift is the largest
in Seneca's history.
significant and long-lasting, creating an
endowment to fund annual financial aid for
50 students in Seneca's new Honours Bachelor
of Science - Nursing degree program and
50 students in the Practical Nursing diploma
program -100 bursaries a year in perpetuity.
The number 50 is significant to the
Nanji family. This year marks the 50th
anniversary of their arrival in Canada.
They were forced to leave Uganda in the
1972 expulsion of Asians by Idi Amin. As
refugees to Canada, the Nanjis built a
successful packaging business and have
become one of the most generous donors to
Toronto-area hospitals and the University
of Toronto.
" Our family has chosen to support
nursing students at Seneca because of the
importance of nurses to every aspect of the
healthcare system, " said Pyarali G. Nanji.
" No matter what procedure or treatment
you have, a nurse is always involved. Helping
to educate nurses is something we truly
believe will make an impact on healthcare
in Ontario and Canada. "
A portion of the Nanji Foundation's
donation will fund state-of-the-art simulation
technology and an annual Nanji Scholarship
For Nursing Excellence to honour
outstanding students in Seneca's nursing
degree program. The remaining funds will
be dedicated to a community challenge
fund, encouraging other donors to support
Seneca's nursing students.
To celebrate the Nanji Foundation's
generosity, Seneca is proud to announce
that the School of Nursing has been
renamed the Seneca Nanji Foundation
School of Nursing. It is the first Seneca
school to be named in honour of a donor,
reflecting the exceptional support the gift
will provide to students and the impact it
will have on healthcare for all Canadians.
Pictured above from left to right: President David Agnew,
Azim Nanji, Pyarali G. Nanji and Seneca Board Chair
Ashif Somani
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PHOTO: SENECA

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