KRG Restoring the Spirit at CNIB Lake Joseph Centre

KRG Children’s Charitable Foundation Provides Cornerstone Gift of $500,000 to the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre, Muskoka

Toronto, June 22, 2006

KRG Children’s Charitable Foundation recently provided the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre with a gift of $500,000 towards its campaign to rebuild the one-of-a-kind facility.

"Our Cornerstone Gift will set the wheels in motion to Restoring the Spirit at the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre," said Stephen Wise, Chairman of KRG’s Children’s Charitable Foundation. "Lake Joe is a very special place and the children who will benefit and enjoy the camp should have a state-of-the-art facility. We are proud and humbled to be involved.”

“On behalf of CNIB, I extend our thanks and appreciation to the KRG Children’s Charitable Foundation for their generous contribution toward rebuilding our facilities at the Lake Joseph Centre,” says Dennis Tottenham, Executive Director – Ontario, CNIB. “KRG’s gift will help to ensure people with vision loss will be able to enjoy the unique offerings of the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre for years to come.”

The CNIB Lake Joseph Centre is a fully accessible recreational facility situated on the north shore of Lake Joseph in the Muskoka Lakes Region, has been quietly helping to enhance independence for people with vision loss for 45 years. During the summer months, “Lake Jo”, as the Centre is often called, welcomes children and youth with vision loss, along with their families, to enjoy a camp experience unlike any other.

“The programs offered at CNIB’s Lake Joseph Centre offer a unique blend of fun and rehabilitation in a safe, accessible environment,” says Tottenham. “Our programs challenge visitors to participate in new and exciting experiences, while building confidence and the skills needed to fully participate in all aspects of community life.”

Over time - 45 years to be exact - time and weather have deteriorated the Centre. A $6 million capital campaign has been launched to rebuild the entire facility. The generous commitment from Steven Wise, Chairman of the KRG Children's Charitable Foundation has established a substantial foundation for the campaign, known as "Restoring the Spirit". KRG’s gift of $500,000 will be donated over a five-year period, creating the momentum for rebuilding the Centre’s entire site.

About the KRG Children’s Charitable Foundation

The brainchild of Steve Wise, Chairman and CEO of KRG Insurance Group, the Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness and much-needed funding for children facing obstacles. Whether a physical challenge, mental disability, emotional or educational need, the KRG Children’s Charitable Foundation is committed to enriching the lives and experiences of children. In the past 20 years, the foundation has donated millions of dollars to registered children’s charities. They now add the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre to the many partners they proudly support.