Jean Lumb Foundation thanks Pixelcarve

Pixelcarve is honoured to be a part of The VinCambridge 2008 event that was held at Via Allegro Ristorante, with proceeds going towards the Jean Lumb Foundation.

Arlene Chan, President of the Jean Lumb Foundation said, “I would like to thank you and Pixelcarve for your generous support of the 2008 VinCambridge”

“Through the generosity of businesses, like Pixelcarve, we are proud to maintain the tradition of the Jean Lumb Awards, now in their 11th year.”

“… Awards are given annually to recognize the extraodinary talents and skills of young people and to encourage their continued quest for excellence.”

“… event was a great success, in large part due to the support of you and Pixelcarve.”

See the complete letter here.

About The Jean Lumb Foundation:

Jean Lumb (nee Wong), one of twelve children, was born in Nanimo, B.C. She left school at the age of 12 to work and support her family. In 1935, she moved to Toronto and opened her own grocery store at the age of 18. She married Doyle Lumb, her husband of 50 years. The mother of six children and grandmother of nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Jean Lumb was the Co-Owner and Director of the Kwong Chow Restaurant in Toronto for 23 years.

Jean Lumb was the first Chinese Canadian woman and the first restauranteur to receive the Order of Canada for her tireless community work. Most notably, she was recognized for her pivotal role in changing Canada’s immigration laws that separated Chinese families and for her contribution in saving Chinatowns in Toronto and other cities.

To find out more about the Jean Lumb Foundation, check out their website at http://www.jeanlumbfoundation.ca