In 2008, Ron established the Michele Temple Melanoma Research Fund at the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in the honour of his late wife Michele. Michele passed away in April 2008 from malignant melanoma originating from a mole on her ankle. The funds raised are directed to research in order to find a cure for the dreadful disease.
Ron also established the Michele Temple Memorial Scholarships at Newton's Grove School given to the deserving, junior, middle and senior students. The school also holds the annual Michele Temple memorial "walk" to raise money for the fund as well as donations to many health related charities. Ron's other favourite is the Hospital For Sick Children, where he began his dental career.
Ron has also sponsored many local sports teams and local school events.
Ron also established the Michele Temple Memorial Scholarships at Newton's Grove School given to the deserving, junior, middle and senior students. The school also holds the annual Michele Temple memorial "walk" to raise money for the fund as well as donations to many health related charities. Ron's other favourite is the Hospital For Sick Children, where he began his dental career.
Ron has also sponsored many local sports teams and local school events.
The Gladiators Hockey Club
The Hockey Association for the Developmentally Challenged (HADC) Gladiators Hockey Club was established in 1995 to give developmentally challenged individuals the opportunity to play hockey in a structured program and learning environment. Since then, the families, coaches and volunteers have been working together to make the Canadian dream of playing hockey a reality for challenged athletes.
All the players have a disability; nevertheless, it is not their disability that is the focus, but their ability, their enthusiasm and their desire to succeed. The program is geared to individual needs, without age, ability or gender restrictions.
Participants will be able to develop their coordination skills, strength and endurance. In addition, they will learn about sportsmanship, fair play and cooperation, as well as enjoy the camaraderie that playing on a team offers. The coaches and volunteers work hard to meet the needs of all athletes, whether it is teaching them to skate, or challenging them with drills and advanced techniques
All the players have a disability; nevertheless, it is not their disability that is the focus, but their ability, their enthusiasm and their desire to succeed. The program is geared to individual needs, without age, ability or gender restrictions.
Participants will be able to develop their coordination skills, strength and endurance. In addition, they will learn about sportsmanship, fair play and cooperation, as well as enjoy the camaraderie that playing on a team offers. The coaches and volunteers work hard to meet the needs of all athletes, whether it is teaching them to skate, or challenging them with drills and advanced techniques