A Richmond business family is honouring the legacy of its late father, by pledging to match donations up to $1 million to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Darcy and Manjit Johal, who own Terminal Forest Products on Mitchell Island, want to celebrate the memory of Darcy’s father, Asa Johal, who passed away last year, age 98.
Asa was one of the most respected members of Richmond’s Indo-Canadian community and was a founder and major donor of the India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) Nanak Niwas on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven.
He was also a major contributor to the BC Cancer Foundation and his family has agreed to match donations to the charity up to $1 million until Oct. 31.
Asa was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1996 and Darcy has faced a more recent diagnosis.
Asa’s family said that he “lived by the principles of working hard and giving back to his community,” adding that Darcy and Manjit maintain those values and instill them in the younger generations of their family.
The donation is in support of the foundation’s recently announced $500 million fundraising campaign to advance cancer research and enhance care across British Columbia.
“We want to help BC Cancer make cutting-edge care a reality for every person in our province. Please join us in supporting this historic campaign at this critical moment in time,” said Darcy and Manjit in a statement.
To make a donation, click here to help with the campaign on behalf of the Johals.
