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Hazel McCallion – Limited Edition Race Car Bobbleheads

In remembrance of our dear friend and Canadian Legend Hazel McCallion (1921-2023), Luso is selling limited-edition Hazel “Hurricane” McCallion bobbleheads, with all proceeds going to Luso’s Residential Building Campaign. Hazel herself approved and followed this art project, and eagerly awaited the arrival of her “Race Car Bobbleheads” which were delivered early in 2023.  She wanted […]

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In Loving Memory of a Legend – Hazel McCallion

It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of our dear and special friend Hazel McCallion. The Luso Canadian Charitable Society expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Hazel, and the community she served. Hazel was a true legend. Her legacy of leadership and social commitment is well known in Canada […]

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Accessibility Barriers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many individuals are anxious to receive their booster or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. For most of us, this involves booking an appointment online or over the phone, followed by a trip to a local clinic, community centre or pharmacy. For those living with disabilities, this isn’t such a simple task.   Individuals living […]

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LUSO Families Series

As we continue to experience unprecedented times and we adapt to change around us, now more than ever society reflects on some very different things.

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LUSO Ambassadors

Since its inception in 2008, many individuals and organizations have joined as Ambassadors and helped make that commitment a reality.

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Distinguished Contributors

Ongoing community support for Luso’s fundraising activities continues to be a vital component to our success. Annually our Luso Distinguished Contributors with their large donations are highly impactful. Luso was fortunate in 2020 to receive several large donations of $25,000 or more from generous sponsors, donors and individuals in the community. Ongoing community support for […]

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Adapting to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Undoubtedly there are two words that defined 2020 and all that followed. Covid-19 and Pandemic. The word pandemic literally means ‘affecting everyone’. Coronavirus changed all aspects of our lives and has led to some surprising discoveries. We discovered what it means to be at home. Computers, laptops, tablets and phones became our way to stay […]

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LUSO Residential Care Project

Meeting the Residential Needs of Aging Adults Living with Disabilities. While demand for programming for those living with disabilities continues to grow, our families are sharing with us emerging issues and anxieties for the future. Safe, affordable residential care for aging disabled adults is in short supply. Luso families and the disabled community in general are facing increasingly […]