The Galleria Italia in the Art Gallery of Ontario

With a range of experience in real estate, Romeo DiBattista Jr. heads Brovi Investments. Romeo DiBattista Jr. is also a supporter of the arts in his community and was a founding donor of the Galleria Italia in the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto. 

In 2002, art collector Ken Thomson donated 2,000 artworks to AGO, which sparked a four-year architectural renovation and expansion of the gallery by famed architect Frank Gehry. The Galleria Italia, a large showcase of art made of glass and wood, spans one of Toronto’s city blocks and became a defining feature of the renovation project. The critically acclaimed renovation, called Transformation AGO, began officially in 2004 and was completed in 2008. 

The Galleria Italia got its name from an innovative fundraiser headed by AGO board member Tony Gagliano. He brought together a $10 million donation from 20 of Toronto’s Italian families who named the space in honor of their homeland.

Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's Build More Than 1,000 Homes in 2016

Romeo DiBattista Jr. serves as the CEO of Brovi Investments Limited, a real estate investment company based in Toronto, Ontario. Apart from his work life, Romeo DiBattista Jr. supports the efforts of Habitat for Humanity.

During 2016, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Home Improvement partnered to provide homes for more than 1,000 families. The two organizations have worked together for years toward the goal of helping families achieve home ownership. During a December event in Fort Worth, Texas, Habitat and Lowe's spearheaded an effort to restore 58 homes in celebration of passing the 1,000-home mark in 2016. 

Throughout the year, Lowe’s contributed $4.5 million to Habitat for Humanity and provided nearly 4,000 volunteers to help build or revitalize houses. In comments about the achievement, Habitat’s deputy director of corporate and foundation relations, Colleen Finn Ridenhour, spoke on the importance of stable homes for families and reaffirmed Habitat’s commitment to helping bring homes to people in need.

Different Types of Skiing

When most people talk about skiing, they discuss the sport as if there is a single type of skiing. However, there are actually several types that enthusiasts enjoy, some of the most common of which are discussed below:

- Alpine. Also known as downhill skiing, alpine skiing is one of the most basic types of skiing. It is usually lift-serviced, and the ski runs are well groomed. Alpine skis are generally wider than other types of skis, and the poles are shorter.

- Mogul. Although this is a type of alpine skiing, mogul skiing focuses primarily on skiing over large mounds of snow. Mogul skiers stay extremely focused as they move through the mounds, and they utilize rotary movements instead of traditional carving motions.

- Aerial. Rather than simply skiing down a hill, aerial skiers descend toward a ramped jump. After going off the jump, they perform different twists and somersaults before landing. Aerial skis allow skiers to move backwards and forwards and are not accompanied by poles.

- Backcountry. Typically enjoyed by more experienced skiers, backcountry or all-mountain skiing consists of some of a mountain’s most challenging runs. This type of skiing requires a solid understanding of several technical skills and the use of “fat skis,” which are wide under the foot and at both ends.

Advice for Your First Day on a Habitat for Humanity Building Site

Although Habitat for Humanity doesn’t require volunteers to bring anything other than their willingness to learn and work, you’re welcome to bring your own tools. However, you will need to dress appropriately for the work and weather. Avoid wearing jewelry, as it could get lost onsite, and be wary of baggy clothing, as it constitutes a hazard around machinery.

As for the jobs you will do, they range from demolition and unloading materials to painting. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, especially if you have no construction experience. Don’t feel like you need to complete a task with which you are uncomfortable. You can always ask your crew leader to reassign you.

St Michael's Hospital Foundation's Celebration Pages

As the CEO of Brovi Investments Limited, Romeo DiBattista Jr.’s responsibilities include overseeing the business’ various investments and managing the company’s real estate portfolio. Also active in philanthropy, Romeo DiBattista Jr. has donated to the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation, located in Toronto, Ontario.

The St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation aids the hospital in finding and collecting funds to advance the hospital’s research, education, and care efforts. One of the many ways to help the organization is by starting a celebration fundraiser.

Celebration fundraisers for the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation afford people an opportunity to use their important life events to raise funds for a good cause. Events such as weddings, birthdays, and life milestones can be used in conjunction with a celebration page from St. Michael’s to raise funds while celebrating your important day.

Instead of accepting birthday gifts or wedding presents, you may set up a donation page and encourage your friends and family to donate to the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation instead. Donations made through your celebration page are all made in your honor.

To start your own celebration page or donate to an existing page, visit the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation online at smh.convio.net.

Urban Angel Golf Classic Raises $1 Million for 10th Consecutive Year

St. Michael's Hospital Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable foundation focused on helping gather enough financial resources for the research, education, and caring efforts of St. Michael's Hospital. The foundation is able to do this by organizing several fundraising activities every year.

One of the foundation's signature events is the Urban Angel Golf Classic. This annual event, now in its 29th year, has been a very lucrative event for the foundation. For the past 10 consecutive years, the foundation has been able to raise at least $1 million annually. This 2016, the event was to raise $1,050,000 thanks to the generosity of its sponsors.

This year's event was headed by co-chairs Mike Thompson and John Manning and was supported by global brands including as MasterCard, Global News, and Honeywell.

The Significance of Prostate Cancer Canada's Wake Up Call Breakfast

Since 1998, Romeo DiBattista, Jr. has been serving as the chief executive officer of Brovi Investments Limited, a real estate company based in Toronto. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Romeo DiBattista, Jr. actively supports numerous charitable events including Wake Up Call Breakfast for Prostate Cancer.

Organized by Prostate Cancer Canada, the Wake Up Call Breakfast is an annual event dedicated to raising funds for prostate cancer research. Since its founding in 2001, the event has engaged over 26,000 business leaders and professionals.

The fight against prostate cancer has been making significant progress in recent years. In Canada, prostate cancer rates have decreased by 3.1 percent per year between 2003 and 2012. This has been due to improvements in diagnosis methods and treatment modalities. However, prostate cancer remains to be the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer among men and estimated 4,000 Canadian men will have died from the disease by the end of the year. These statistics show that there is still a need for further research to totally eradicate the disease.