Ron Crawford is Varsity Blues’ biggest fan. Now he’s leaving them a legacy

From player and captain in the early 1960s to coach and now financial supporter, U of T alumnus Ronald Crawford has cheered on Varsity Blues football for six decades.

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Meeting the greatest need: the power of an unrestricted gift

Generous gifts designated for the “area of greatest need” empower researchers working on the cutting edge of research, fund important capital projects and meet sudden emergencies.

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Art lover RG Macdonald’s legacy: a place of rest, beauty and connection

U of T alumnus Ronald G. Macdonald left a generous bequest for the greatest needs of the University. His gift is building a beautiful plaza within the Landmark Project.

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The oldest book in Canada: Leon Katz’s gift to the Fisher Library

A bequest from collector Leon Katz helped U of T acquire the Caxton Cicero—the oldest English language book in Canada, created in 1481 on England’s first printing press.

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For the love of music: Ian Dalton’s flute scholarship fulfils a dream

A bequest by alumnus Ian Dalton opens doors to promising flute players at U of T’s Faculty of Music.

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Donald Burwash’s gift to Hart House sparks a top-to-bottom renewal

The U of T alumnus has bequeathed the largest gift to Hart House since the iconic student centre itself was given to the University in 1919.

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Prof. Winder’s commitment to giving

A lifelong supporter of U of T students, retired economics professor John W. L. Winder hopes to do “tremendous good“ with a scholarship bequest.

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