We are pleased to introduce Walied Soliman, KC as our new Board Chair. Walied joined the SickKids Foundation Board in 2012 and has served as Vice Chair since 2019. In his new role as Chair, Walied is also appointed to the Board of Trustees at The Hospital for Sick Children. Walied is the Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading corporate lawyers, Walied brings a wealth of experience to our organization that is invaluable for our future ambitions. As a proud father, Walied has a strong affinity for SickKids and the families we serve. We look forward to his continued valuable contributions and are proud to welcome him to this leadership role. We would also like to acknowledge our outgoing Board Chair, Sonia Baxendale, who has served as Chair since June 2020, guiding us through a period of transformation. Sonia has been a dedicated volunteer leader on our Board for 17 years, leaving a strong legacy as a SickKids champion. Her leadership saw us through the final chapter of the SickKids VS: Limits Campaign, where more than 1.3 million donors raised $1.7 billion to build a new SickKids. She rallied corporate leaders and community philanthropists to our cause, and we are deeply grateful for her incredible generosity and ongoing support. Please join us in thanking Sonia for her many years of service and congratulating Walied!
Incredible contribution over many years, Sonia. Thank you for your dedication and bringing so much attention and support to this amazing hospital.
Congrats to Walied who is an inspired and awesome choice. Thanks and congrats to Sonia on a terrific run.
Congratulations Walied Soliman and SickKids Foundation! An excellent appointment. And very best wishes to Sonia Baxendale, for her outstanding contributions over so many years.
Congratulations, Sonia, on a job well done!
Well done Sonia and good luck Walied.
Congratulations Walied! SickKids Foundation, and #toronto is indeed privileged to have you as Chair of the Foundation.
Walied - congrats! I know you’ll continue to drive positive impact.
Amazing move. Looking forward to the continued success!
District Vice President - CIBC (retired)
2moAmazing work Sonia! Congratulations on your achievements. 👏👏👏