Luso’s Newsletters

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Our Annual Newsletter is a celebration of individuals living with disabilities, their families and the many generous contributors who support us. It’s published every Spring and available electronically on this page and in hard copy at one of our three centres.

We encourage you to browse through our newsletters to learn more about Luso’s programs, services and events throughout the year.

Past Newsletter Editions

Want to take a trip down Luso’s memory lane? Check out our past newsletter editions below for a look into Luso’s accomplishments since its first newsletter in 2011.

Click here to view our 2011 Newsletter

Click here to view our 2011 Newsletter

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

5 hours ago

Luso thanks Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, for his wonderful words of support for our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta!

Click here to view Hon. Raymond Cho’s message on YouTube:
👉🏻 youtu.be/BqJcsJ-mhy0

Register for Volta today and participate with purpose!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793

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2020 Luso Virtual Volta - A Message from Hon. Raymond Cho | Luso CCS

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Luso thanks Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, for his wonderful words of support for our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta! Register for Volta ...

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

6 hours ago

We’ve added two new exciting auction items to our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta Online Auction, courtesy of Casa Loma and Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre. Visit our online auction for a chance to bid on a Family Pass (with 4 admissions) to the majestic Casa Loma castle in Toronto or a golf foursome at Lionhead. Bid on your favourites before the auction closes!

Click here to bid on the Casa Loma Family Pass:
👉🏻 www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=342235723

Click here to bid on the golf foursome at Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre:
👉🏻 www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=342235724

Register for Volta today and participate with purpose!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society is in Mississauga, Ontario.

11 hours ago

Calling all Spin Cyclists! What are some of your favourite songs to ride to? Last year’s Volta Spin Cyclists had a blast during their spin sessions with the help of instructor Lisa Nunes and volunteer Emma Fortunato who kept them moving and having fun.

Join us for this week's cycling and spin cycle challenge and spin to your favourite tunes in support of a great cause! Don’t forget to share photos or videos of your Volta moments by using the hashtags #Luso2020VirtualVolta or #LusoCharities.

Click here for a printable version of our Week 2 Challenge:
👉🏻 bit.ly/3fyFzVG

Register today and Volta your way!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793
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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

11 hours ago

Calling all Spin Cyclists! What are some of your favourite songs to ride to? Last year’s Volta Spin Cyclists had a blast during their spin sessions with the help of instructor Lisa Nunes and volunteer Emma Fortunato who kept them moving and having fun.

Join us for this week's cycling and spin cycle challenge and spin to your favourite tunes in support of a great cause! Don’t forget to share photos or videos of your Volta moments by using the hashtags #Luso2020VirtualVolta or #LusoCharities.

Click here for a printable version of our Week 2 Challenge:
👉🏻 bit.ly/3fyFzVG

Register today and Volta your way!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793 ... See MoreSee Less

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

1 day ago

Tune in for a special live interview with Luso Director Christine Rodrigues tonight at 7 PM on FPTV!

Christine is the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of National Bank Independent Network, our Platform Sponsor for the 2020 Luso Virtual Volta. She is a passionate advocate for adults living with disabilities and has a younger sister named Sandra who attends our day program at the Toronto Centre. She has also been very active with our Volta and walks with Sandra in support of Luso.

Join us in watching tonight’s interview with Christine as she discusses why the Volta is important and how Luso has helped her family.

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

2 days ago

In case you missed it, watch our Toronto General Program Manager, Nancy Aideira and her son Andrew, discuss Luso and our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta in Portuguese on last week’s FPTV interview. Thank you again to FPTV for the opportunity to discuss a great event and cause!

Register for Volta today and participate with purpose!
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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

2 days ago

Luso Canadian Charitable Society is pleased to present our new 2020 Luso Virtual Volta Online Auction which is now open for bidding!

Throughout the month of August, Luso is auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise much needed funds for our organization. Proceeds from each sale will go directly to the Luso Canadian Charitable Society's programs and services for individuals living with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

New items will be added throughout the event so don't forget to check back often! Bidding officially ends on August 31, 2020 at 12 AM.

Our Online Auction is a chance to get all the great items you want while supporting a great cause. Tell your friends, family and community about our auction by sharing this post.

Now more than ever, we need our community to rally for Luso and we thank you for helping Luso move forward. Let the bidding begin!

To view our Online Auction, click the link below:
👉🏻 www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=341696214

If you haven’t already, click the link below to register for our Virtual Volta! You can also access our Online Auction by scrolling down on the 2020 Luso Virtual Volta homepage.
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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

3 days ago

Luso thanks Shaun Chen, MP for Scarborough North, for his wonderful words of support for our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta!

Click here to view MP Chen’s message on YouTube.
👉🏻 youtu.be/biV9YEXT8Zs

Register for Volta today and participate with purpose!
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2020 Luso Virtual Volta - A Message from MP Shaun Chen | Luso CCS

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Luso thanks Shaun Chen, MP for Scarborough North, for his wonderful words of support for our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta! Register for Volta today and participat...

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

3 days ago

Our Hamilton Centre participant Hayden and his mom Rose have a very special message to share with everyone! Watch this video to learn more about what Luso means to Hayden and his family and how you can support our mission to provide programs and services for families in need.

Click here to donate or join Hayden's Volta team:
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundraising/339793/team/921943

Register today and Volta your way!
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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

3 days ago

It’s another beautiful day in the GTHA! Are you taking part in this week’s 2020 Luso Virtual Volta cycling and spin cycling challenge?

If you are a cyclist, challenge yourself and other fellow cyclists to go the following distances or travel any distance of your choice, depending on your level of fitness: 12 KM (beginners), 20 KM (novices), 40 KM (intermediate) or 80 KM (advanced). Official 2020 Luso Virtual Volta jerseys will be offered to the first 65 registered cyclists who raise $100 or more. Eligible participants can pick up their jerseys at Luso Support Centre Peel during the final week of our campaign. Quantities are limited this year, so qualify early and make sure to pick up your jersey as soon as it’s available! More pick-up date details to come soon.

If you are a spin enthusiast, challenge yourself and other fellow spin cyclists to ride for 30 minutes, 1 hour or more in support of individuals living with disabilities! If you prefer to go the distance instead, set a target of KM to pedal for the week. Spinning enthusiasts raising $100 or more will receive a 2020 Luso Virtual Volta t-shirt during the final week of the campaign.

Share photos or videos of your Volta moments with us by using the hashtags #Luso2020VirtualVolta or #LusoCharities.

Click here for a printable version of our Week 2 Challenge:
👉🏻 bit.ly/3fyFzVG

Register today and Volta your way!
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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

4 days ago

Thank you to Honourable Ahmed Hussen for joining our video conference and meeting Luso Support Centre Toronto participants, families and team members. Everyone enjoyed his drop-in visit and we hope he can join us again soon!Joined Luso Canadian Charitable Society on their daily call with adults with disabilities to discuss how our Government is supporting them. This includes an payment of $600 to help Canadians with disabilities get help with expenses incurred due to COVID-19.

J'ai rejoint Luso Canadian Charitable Society lors de leur appel auprès des adultes handicapés pour discuter de la manière dont notre gouvernement les soutient. Cela inclut une aide financière pour les 🇨🇦 handicapés afin qu'ils puissent couvrir les coûts supplémentaires liés au COVID-19. ... See MoreSee Less

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

4 days ago

Did you know that the first 70 individuals who register for our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta will receive a complimentary Nike hat, tote bag and webcam cover courtesy of our Platform Sponsor National Bank Independent Network?

Register today and participate with purpose over the month of August!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793

Thank you to National Bank Independent Network for generously offering these items for our Volta participants!

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

4 days ago

Nelson, a Luso team member, will be supporting the 2020 Luso Virtual Volta by cycling, walking and running this month. Listen to his message and join him by participating with purpose for a great cause.

If you are taking part in our Week 2 challenge, don't forget to tune your bike and ensure it's in good working condition before heading out, as Nelson has!

Click here to view our Week 2 Challenge:
👉🏻 bit.ly/3fyFzVG

Register today and Volta your way!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793

Don’t forget to share your photos or videos of your Volta moments using the hashtags #Luso2020VirtualVolta or #LusoCharities ... See MoreSee Less

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

5 days ago

Filipe Ferreira, a Volta Committee member and Luso supporter, is cycling for the 2020 Luso Virtual Volta. Listen to his message and join him in this week’s challenge!

Click here to view our Week 2 Challenge:
👉🏻 bit.ly/3fyFzVG

Register today and Volta your way!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793

Don’t forget to share your photos or videos of your Volta moments using the hashtags #Luso2020VirtualVolta or #LusoCharities ... See MoreSee Less

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Luso Canadian Charitable Society

5 days ago

Join our 2020 Luso Virtual Volta Cycling/Spinning Week challenge! 🚴

Virtual Volta will run for 4 weeks in August and each week, we will spotlight a different activity. Registered participants can continue to do the activity of their choice and/or participate in the weekly challenges!

Week 1 (August 2-8) – Walking or running
Week 2 (August 9-15) – Cycling or spinning
Week 3 (August 16-22) – Motorcycle riding
Week 4 (August 23 onward) – All other activities of your choice as we reach the finish line!

This week’s theme is CYCLING AND SPINNING!

If you are a cyclist, challenge yourself and other fellow cyclists to go the following distances or travel any distance of your choice, depending on your level of fitness: 12 KM (beginners), 20 KM (novices), 40 KM (intermediate) or 80 KM (advanced). Official 2020 Luso Virtual Volta jerseys will be offered to the first 65 registered cyclists who raise $100 or more. Eligible participants can pick up their jerseys at our Luso Support Centre during the final week of our campaign. Quantities are limited this year, so qualify early and make sure to pick up your jersey as soon as it’s available! More pick-up date details to come soon.

If you are a spin enthusiast, challenge yourself and other fellow spin cyclists to ride for 30 minutes, 1 hour or more in support of individuals living with disabilities! If you prefer to go the distance instead, set a target of KM to pedal for the week. Spinning enthusiasts raising $100 or more will receive a 2020 Luso Virtual Volta t-shirt.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
👉🏻 bit.ly/3fyFzVG

Don’t forget to share your photos or videos of your Volta moments using the hashtags #Luso2020VirtualVolta or #LusoCharities

Register today and Volta your way!
👉🏻 secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/339793 ... See MoreSee Less

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