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The Weeknd Receives The Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award
Over the past few years, Abel “The Weeknd’ Tesfaye has donated over $8.3 million dollars to important causes and has used his massive platform to speak out and take action on pressing social issues. Canadian Music Week has announced that Tesfaye has received the 2022 CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives.
A $7.5 million gift to target food insecurity
On December 5th, 2022, The Slaight Family Foundation targeted the huge issue of food insecurity and access to nutritious foods by gifting $7.5 million to six organizations that will leverage the power of their networks to ensure the funds are distributed to areas of need.
Gary and Donna Slaight receive War Child Canada's Philanthropy Award
War Child Canada's gala event, The World That's Possible, was held on Monday, December 5th, 2022 at the Royal Ontario Museum to raise funds in support of the millions of children and families impacted by war and violence. Gary and Donna Slaight were presented with the organization's inaugural Philanthropy Award in recognition of their long-standing work on behalf of War Child Canada.