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Scarborough Park renamed to Major Abbas Ali Park
(April 29, 2010) The Scaborough Community Council, at its meeting held on Tuesday, renamed McLevin Community Park located at 180 McLevin Avenue to Major Abbas Ali Park in honour of Major Abbas Alis significant contributions to the McLevin Community and City of Toronto.
The Council received a petition containing approximately 1450 signatures in support of renaming the park
City Staff recommends Scarborough Park be renamed to Major Abbas Ali Park
(April 24, 2010) Toronto City staff will recommend that Scarborough Community Council rename McLevin Community Park located at 180 McLevin Avenue in north-east section of the city to Major Abbas Ali Park in honour of Major Abbas Alis significant contributions to the McLevin Community and City of Toronto.
The Community Council, at its meeting of November 10, 2009, considered a letter from Councillor Raymond Cho to rename the park.
The Council will consider the staff recommendation at its next meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
The late Muhammad Abbas Ali, commonly known as Major Abbas, was a retired officer in the Pakistan Army.
In 1993, he founded the Muslim Welfare Centre, located at 100 McLevin Avenue, which supports and works with residents from all backgrounds and religions who require assistance.
The Centre has helped over 6,000 families in need through its food banks in Scarborough, Mississauga and Whitby.
It also supports a 40-bed womens shelter in Whitby, free health clinics in Toronto and a Water Exploration Program which helps to create wells in remote areas of the world.
Major Abbas had a unique zest for life and participated in numerous fundraising adventures.
In 1987, Major Abbas participated in a walk in the United Arab Emirates to support the World Health Organization. While in his early 70s, he was involved in several charity walks in Canada to support the Canadian Arthritis Society.
At the age of 77, he participated in a skydiving fundraising event at 10,500 feet, with proceeds benefiting the Support a Child-Save the Nation fund.
Major Abbas was the recipient of numerous awards for his charity work. They included: the UNICEF Award for service to children; the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship Award for his tireless work in the community, the Commendation on Commitment to Voluntarism from the then Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Michael Harris; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs Golden Jubilee Award and the Outstanding Asian-Canadian Community Award.
A father of seven, he is survived by his wife Sarwar Abbas, 77, who also devotes her time to residents who require assistance and supported Major Abbas in all his projects.
Read more: Iqra.ca » Scarborough Park renamed to Major Abbas Ali Park
Scarborough Park renamed to Major Abbas Ali Park
(April 29, 2010) The Scaborough Community Council, at its meeting held on Tuesday, renamed McLevin Community Park located at 180 McLevin Avenue to Major Abbas Ali Park in honour of Major Abbas Alis significant contributions to the McLevin Community and City of Toronto.
The Council received a petition containing approximately 1450 signatures in support of renaming the park
City Staff recommends Scarborough Park be renamed to Major Abbas Ali Park
(April 24, 2010) Toronto City staff will recommend that Scarborough Community Council rename McLevin Community Park located at 180 McLevin Avenue in north-east section of the city to Major Abbas Ali Park in honour of Major Abbas Alis significant contributions to the McLevin Community and City of Toronto.
The Community Council, at its meeting of November 10, 2009, considered a letter from Councillor Raymond Cho to rename the park.
The Council will consider the staff recommendation at its next meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
The late Muhammad Abbas Ali, commonly known as Major Abbas, was a retired officer in the Pakistan Army.
In 1993, he founded the Muslim Welfare Centre, located at 100 McLevin Avenue, which supports and works with residents from all backgrounds and religions who require assistance.
The Centre has helped over 6,000 families in need through its food banks in Scarborough, Mississauga and Whitby.
It also supports a 40-bed womens shelter in Whitby, free health clinics in Toronto and a Water Exploration Program which helps to create wells in remote areas of the world.
Major Abbas had a unique zest for life and participated in numerous fundraising adventures.
In 1987, Major Abbas participated in a walk in the United Arab Emirates to support the World Health Organization. While in his early 70s, he was involved in several charity walks in Canada to support the Canadian Arthritis Society.
At the age of 77, he participated in a skydiving fundraising event at 10,500 feet, with proceeds benefiting the Support a Child-Save the Nation fund.
Major Abbas was the recipient of numerous awards for his charity work. They included: the UNICEF Award for service to children; the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship Award for his tireless work in the community, the Commendation on Commitment to Voluntarism from the then Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Michael Harris; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs Golden Jubilee Award and the Outstanding Asian-Canadian Community Award.
A father of seven, he is survived by his wife Sarwar Abbas, 77, who also devotes her time to residents who require assistance and supported Major Abbas in all his projects.
Read more: Iqra.ca » Scarborough Park renamed to Major Abbas Ali Park
