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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025

ALPINE SKI CLUB, BLUE MOUNTAIN

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In Loving Memory Of Candy Schaffel Black, z"l

Our treasured Candy Susan Schaffel, z’’l, was born on August 29, 1958 and raised in Toronto, into a loving family with devoted and encouraging parents. For as long as anyone can remember, Candy followed the beat of a different drummer and a song her peers did not seem to hear. She graduated from high school with honours and attended the University of Toronto from 1975 through 1979, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She attended the University of Toronto Law School, graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree, and was named to the Dean’s List in each of her years. In 1985, Candy was called to the Degree of Barrister-at-Law. She worked as a summer student at Goodmans, where she was accepted full time upon graduation and soon became a Partner. As a practicing lawyer, Candy had been recognized by her peers as an outstanding Barrister and Solicitor.

Although she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 46, Candy lived every day with determination. Throughout the seven-and-a-half years of her treatment, Candy inspired all of us with her courage and passion for life.

Candy and her husband, Philip Black, first became involved with the Neonatal Clinic at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem more than 20 years ago when their eldest daughter was born three months prematurely, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. At that time, because of their love of Israel and their gratitude to G-d for having a healthy child, the Blacks decided to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Shaare Zedek. Candy’s role as a mother to their three daughters was of paramount importance in her life and she wanted every woman to have the opportunity to experience this joy.

Candy died on January 10, 2011, and a year later On the Slopes was renamed in her memory. She was that special breed of person who leaves a universal impact. When she touched your life, you could not help but feel respected, impressed, happier and more confident, through the unique mix of Candy’s smile, laugh, brilliance, caring and calm. “Everyone loved Candy.” To those of us closest to her, Candy especially brought us real comfort. We are deeply thankful for her life and for her sharing it with us.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

220 Gord Canning Drive,

Blue Mountain, L9Y 0V9

You can book your overnight stay here

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

To Book Rental Equipment click here

Steps to follow:

Scroll down and click Enter Group Rentals

Select equipment then select location: Alpine Ski Club and Pick up date: March 7

Press next and enter Renter Name and Group Name: Shaare Zedek.

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Enter Email and complete payment.

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Rental Participant Information Sheet

LAST DAY TO BOOK EQUIPMENT RENTALS IS 8AM | MARCH 6th, 2024

MANTADORY WAIVER

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

THE HUBERFELD NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)

The Huberfeld Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem is Israel’s largest and most advanced NICU. Each year, over 22,000 babies are born at Shaare Zedek—which is 60 new babies brought into the world each day—and approximately 5% of those babies are in need of more intensive medical care that only the NICU can provide. This outstanding number of births is greater than any other hospital in the Western world. The NICU cares for more than 1,000 high-risk infants each year, the facility is designed to meet the highest medical standards in an ultra-modern environment.

Since October 7th, Shaare Zedek Medical Center has received over 60 NICU patient transfers from hospitals in the North and South of Israel due to evacuation procedures. This has resulted in an influx of NICU patients needing immediate care

Over the past 24 years, On the Slopes has raised over $1 million thanks to our generous community. Because of you the NICU at Shaare Zedek Medical Center can continue saving, delivering, and changing lives.