Friday, July 6, 2018
Everyone at YouthLink, formerly the Big Sister Association of Metropolitan Toronto, joins me in mourning the passing of one of our greatest leaders. Over her many years as a volunteer with us, Bev carried out all of the roles: Board President, event organizer, fundraiser, donor, program leader and, most recently, informal advisor to me in my role as Executive Director. She and I were to have lunch this week. I looked forward to sharing some of the leadership challenges and opportunities YouthLink is facing. I was counting on her to give me her best, impartial advice which I always found helpful. I was also looking forward to hearing the most recent news about her family, and sharing that about mine. Bev's family was her most important love, and she shared that love of her family openly and often. We will miss her strength of character, her beauty inside and out, and her unwavering support. Our warmest condolences to all of Bev's family and friends.
