by Amanda Mayer | Jul 9, 2014 | News
After a well-fought battle with cancer, Thomas Charles Ray Lawson died on July 7th, 2014 at his home in London, Ontario. On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Lawson Foundation and from the extended Lawson family, we wish to express our condolences to the family...
by Amanda Mayer | Jun 24, 2014 | News
We are saddened to share with you that Joan Francolini passed away Sunday June 22nd, following an extended illness. From 1992 – 2001, as the first Executive Director of The Lawson Foundation, Joan earned the respect of Canada’s private philanthropic and charitable...
by Amanda Mayer | May 30, 2014 | Healthy Active Children, News
The 10th anniversary of the most current and comprehensive annual assessment of the physical activity of children and youth in Canada was released on May 20, 2014. For the first time, this Report Card reveals how Canada stacks up against 14 other countries.
by Amanda Mayer | Jan 20, 2014 | Diabetes, Healthy Active Children
Announced November 15, 2013 The 2014-15 diabetes funding opportunity is closed. The Foundation seeks to award $2,000,000 through a Canada-wide call for letters of intent. Ten projects will each receive a maximum grant of $200,000 payable over two years. Submission...
by Amanda Mayer | Apr 17, 2013 | Early Child Development
Fraser Mustard was a Canadian icon who advocated tirelessly about the importance of early child development for the full realization of human potential. The Lawson Foundation, in collaboration with the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation and Atkinson...
