Jean Lumb Foundation

The Jean Lumb Foundation is a Canadian NPO whose purpose is to advance education by providing scholarships to high school students of Chinese heritage.

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Jean Lumb Foundation Announces 2023 Winners - Celebrates Outstanding Youths from Across Canada - https://t.co/YeFoRxnhfS

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Over the past several years, Dave Kwan, Senior Partner at @OneHubBusiness, has partnered with the Jean Lumb Foundation to host a mentorship program exclusively for Jean Lumb alumni. Thank you to Dave for donating his time to provide this mentorship program!!

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Congratulations to Michelle Mo, winner of the 2022 Jean Lumb Awards @UTSC Academics Award! A full International Baccalaureate diploma student (@iborganization) and community leader, Michelle earned the highest marks in her class with an impressive 99.24% academic average.

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Applications for the 2023 Jean Lumb Awards are open! Do you know a high school student of Chinese heritage with excellence in:
Academics 📚
Athletics 🏀🏸
Arts 🎭
Community Services
Defence of the Environment 🌱
Dignity of Life 🧬
Innovation 💡🧑🏻‍🔬
College Award 👨🏻‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓

Apply now!

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Congratulations to this year's Murphy & Chung Chartered Accountants Athletics Award winner, Ezekiel Liu (@BayviewBengal)! Ezekiel identifies as autistic and is a Special Olympics (@SOOntario) athlete in speed skating, swimming and track & field. ⛸️🏊🏃🏻‍♂️

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Congratulations to Rachel Dong (@UBC), winner of this year's Fay and John Wong Defence of the Environment Award! 👏

“My passion for science inspired me to design an energy-generating wheelchair for paraplegics as a Finalist in the 2020 Vancouver District Science Fair."

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Congratulations to Arlene Chan, President of the @JeanLumbFdn, for being awarded the 2022 Chinese Canadian Legends Award! The award was presented by Senator Vivienne Poy. 👏

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On October 22, 2022, the @JeanLumbFdn held its 25th Annual Jean Lumb Awards! This year's sold-out event came together not only to recognize this year’s award winner but also to honour and recognize Jean Lumb herself. #AsianHeritage

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⁦@michaelchanyr⁩ attending & speaking ⁦@JeanLumbFdn⁩ Award Ceremony & celebrating 25th anniversary of this Fdn! Michael spoke of Jean’s kindness& contributions to 🇨🇦 besides being a woman entrepreneur; leader in fighting against #racism & protecting #Chinatown!

[Stephanie Donaldson @StephMDonaldson]

So proud to celebrate the @JeanLumbFdn Awards at @JeanLumbPS_TDSB for the first in-person ceremony since our school opened. Looking forward to many more to come! Congratulations to all the exceptional award winners! Grateful to represent @tdsb with @shelleylaskin.

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Just three more sleeps until the 25th Annual Jean Lumb Awards! The Jean Lumb Foundation can't wait to to welcome you back in person again! Pictured here are Murphy & Chung Chartered Accountants, long-time sponsors of the Athletics Award, at our 2005 Jean Lumb Awards.

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The correct answer to today's quiz question is B. 17! In 1936, at the age of 17, Lumb settled in Toronto and opened a fruit store at Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue. 🍇🍈🍉🍊🍏 🍎🍐 Her business became such a success that she brought her parents and siblings from Vancouver.

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It's time to put your thinking caps on! 🤔🧢 How old was Jean Lumb when she borrowed $200 and opened her own grocery store?

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Jean Lumb was recognized with the Order of Canada for her pivotal role in changing Canada’s immigration laws that separated Chinese families. As Chair of the Save Chinatown Committee, she helped save not only Toronto's first Chinatown but also Chinatowns across the country.

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❗📢 There's less than one week left until the 25th Annual Jean Lumb Awards! Can't attend? Consider making a donation to help us advance education by providing scholarships to high school students. All eligible donations will receive a tax receipt. https://t.co/YwEd3MIAPi

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The answer to yesterday's quiz question is B. 1976! Jean Lumb was the first Chinese Canadian woman and the first restaurateur to receive the Order of Canada for her community work. Here's a portrait photograph of her with her #OrderofCanada medal.

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Today's quiz question is: what year did Jean Lumb receive the Order of Canada?🤔

[Michael Chan @michaelchanyr]

Thank you to Arlene Chan, the President of the Jean Lumb Foundation for endorsing my candidacy to become a Regional Councillor in the @cityofmarkham !

#jeanlumbfoundation #Markham #markhamvotes #leadership #yorkregion

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The correct answer to Wednesday's quiz question was Kwong Chow! It was named after a city in China, famous for its Cantonese cuisine. Kwong Chow was famous for its 85 cent lunch that included an egg roll, a three-course luncheon with a fortune cookie and Chinese tea. 🍵

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As the 25th Annual Jean Lumb Awards approaches, let's test your knowledge about Jean Lumb! What was the name of Jean Lumb's restaurant?🥡🥠

Hint: The restaurant opened in 1959 on Elizabeth Street and was one of the first restaurants in Toronto to serve dim sum.🥟