At the 5th Annual National Philanthropy Day awards ceremony held in Kingston, Ontario, James Brown, Chairperson, Buy-A-Net, received the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year award.   James was recognized for his leadership, inspiration and engagement of others with his belief that our global community is stronger if we can work together when supporting important charitable initiatives.

“We are delighted that James is the Chair of our Board,” said Debra Lefebvre.  “James has made a personal commitment to save lives from malaria.  He traveled to Uganda in 2008 and witnessed first hand the devastation caused to families by this killer disease.  He generously gives his energy and resources to make malaria history.  He is the voice of those who don’t have one.  He is a model philanthropist.”

Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which has 30,000 members worldwide, the luncheon was well attended by local and regional delegates, including Mr. Rob Matheson, Kingston City Councillor, and Mr. John Gerretsen, MPP, Kingston and the Islands, Ontario, Canada.