Giving

Meet Our Donors

Making a difference

We are so thankful to our parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, past parents and friends who choose to support Upper Canada College on an annual basis. Each of them has their own story about why they give and what they support. We're extremely proud of all our generous donors. 

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  • Pam Aziz

    “I want to help UCC deliver exceptional experiences, now and in the future.” 
  • Brian Berghuis '77

    "I was a frequent participant on Bruce Littlejohn's weekend trips to Norval in the late '60s and early '70s, and I loved planting trees, learning to camp, and the camaraderie with others. But the more lasting legacy has been a lifetime appreciation of the environment and its inherent fragility."
  • Brenda and Reid Chen

    “The world is changing so quickly, and the sooner students can use technology to enhance their learning and start to build their creative thinking skills, the better.”
    on their gift to name the Brenda & Reid Chen Innovation Lab at the Prep.
  • Class of 2003

    “Now that we’re in positions where we’re more established and able to do so, giving back to a place that gave us so much and helping to pay it forward for the next generation is so meaningful.” 
    Chan Sethi ’03
  • Albina and Henry Linhares-Huang

    "We value and support UCC's financial assistance program. Having depth and breadth in the student body doesn't just reflect best practices at leading educational institutions around the world - it's also simply the right thing to do!"
  • Jamie List ’92

    “This really was a team gift for the rowing program — to which we all feel an extraordinary bond, even these many years later. It was an opportunity for us to come together again as a team, to honour the College, but in particular, the tradition of friendship, hard work and resilience that rowing and its leaders instilled in us.” on his gift to UCC’s rowing program.
  • David Matheson ’99

    “UCC’s financial assistance program provided me with much-needed support during some challenging times, allowing me to remain at a school I loved. I’ve never forgotten that, and I give back to help others facing their own challenges.” 
  • Ali Merali ’02

    “UCC is special because it provides more than just an education — it offers a foundation for life.” 
  • Maggie Mok

    "I'm very excited to support the Hixon Family Design Lab. Technology and design concepts are seamlessly integrating into every aspect of our lives, and this amazing new space will give Prep students more chances to learn experientially and put these concepts into practice."
  • Zack Newton ’02

    “Horizons represents the best of UCC: combining the school’s dedicated students and incredible resources to benefit the broader community. I am proud to support the program as it continues to make a profound impact.”


  • Colleen Papulkas

    "I'm proud to donate to Horizons, which has been providing invaluable learning opportunities to TDSB participants and UCC boys alike for more than two decades."
  • Robyn and Steven Scott

    “We’re happy to be able to help ensure that future generations can share in the positive experiences the school has provided for our family.” 
    on their gift to the renovated varsity hockey and lacrosse locker room, also supported by fellow parents Mandy and Jordan Dermer, Deborah and Alistair Baxter, and Marie Garneau and Ivan Schneeberg.
  • Celeste and Haining Zha

    “Students today are living at an exciting time with almost limitless possibilities, but they are also facing some unique challenges. We’re happy to contribute towards curricular innovation that is mindful of our complex global environment.”

Be recognized

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  • Sir John Colborne Society

    Named in honour of UCC’s founder, the Sir John Colborne Society recognizes UCC community members who have given cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more.
  • Crown Links Society

    The Crown Links Society recognizes our youngest alumni donors, celebrating alumni who have given cumulative gifts of more than $500 before their 15th Reunion.
  • Annual Donor Societies

    (fiscal year July 1 - June 30 of each year)

    UCC recognizes annual donors to UCC at the following levels: 

    Founder - $10,000+ 
    Principal - $5,000 - $9,999
    Leadership - $3,000 - $4,999
    Patron - $1,500 - $2,499
    ($500 for Young Old Boys)
    Supporter - up to $1,499

    Donors who give annual gifts of $1,500+ ($500 for Young Old Boys) are invited to attend a cocktail reception.
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