Inspiring Stories
The late Marnie Hunt had a lifelong passion for the arts. By including ROM in her will, she ensured that future generations of museumgoers will have the opportunity to share her appreciation.
Catalytic donation from Jay and Barbara Hennick marks the single largest cash gift in ROM history.
For Michelle Yuen Man Lee, there were many compelling reasons to make a gift of life insurance to ROM, such as supporting critical initiatives and providing significant tax benefits. But most importantly, it was a meaningful way to honour her late husband, Nelson, and has made her visits to the Museum even more special today.
Avid art collector and lifelong learner Philip Cheong’s relationship with ROM began as a graduate researcher in the Bishop White Committee Library of East Asia and has continued to grow ever since. By donating a portion of his personal collection of Chinese export porcelain to the Museum, in addition to generous financial support, he is ensuring East Asian arts and culture will continue to thrive at ROM for generations to come.
Jayshree Khimasia has a tremendous passion for South Asian art and culture. A gift-in-kind donation in her estate plan will enhance ROM’s collections and ensure it will continue to be a source of wonder and inspiration for generations to come.
The late Harold Robert Stankaitis spent a lifetime collecting neoclassical European art. By entrusting his collection to ROM in his will, he ensured that future will have the opportunity to share his passion.
Friends since high school, Mikal Radford and Muriel Lalka’s relationship has only grown stronger with time – and so has their connection to ROM. In addition to being Royal Patron Circle members, the couple have included a gift in their will that will support learning and discovery at the Museum for generations to come.
ROM is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Hyacinth Gloria Chen. Ms. Chen was a truly incredible woman who leaves behind a tremendous legacy, both as successful businesswoman and a dedicated mother and grandmother who instilled the greatest values and principles in her family.
James Thompson is the son of legendary ROM volunteer Joan Thompson and living proof the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Through his work on the Bishop White Committee and a generous gift in his Will, he too is contributing to the future of the Museum – while also honouring his mother’s inspiring legacy.
During her lifetime, Nancy Main believed in helping students to express themselves and discover their full potential. Today, her legacy continues thanks to a thoughtful planned gift supporting educational initiatives at the ROM.