Mara Mian Awarded the City of Vaughan’s 2025

Mara Mian Awarded the City of Vaughan’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Award

Mara Mian is an extraordinary volunteer who has been instrumental to both Famèe Furlane Toronto and Villa Leonardo Gambin. As a longtime FFT board member in multiple roles, she has tirelessly contributed to treasurer activities, membership, and the beloved annual summer picnic, which is now expanding into a joint event with VLG. She has led the Dolomite Ski Group for over 20 years, played a key role in the FFT Golf Classic—helping raise funds for VLG—and volunteers weekly at the VLG Café serving residents and families with kindness and a smile. Mara embodies the true essence of volunteerism, selflessly dedicating her time and energy to our communities. Through initiatives like the golf tournament and the Butterfly Tea Committee, she has helped raise much needed money for VLG initiatives. Mara is a vital part of our Community Mosaic, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her unwavering dedication.

Jerry Buligan Awarded the City of Vaughan’s 2024 Volunteer Recognition Award

Jerry Buligan is being recognized for his incredible volunteer work at Villa Leonardo Gambin Nursing home. Since 2005, Jerry has demonstrated unwavering dedication to Villa Leonardo Gambin. Notably, Jerry conceived and spearheaded the Beter Beds campaign, raising over a million dollars to provide new, safe, comfortable, and technologically advanced beds for all residents. Thanks to his leadership, VLG now leads the province with the lowest number of resident fall incidents.