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This fall, your gift to the Ban Righ Centre will have twice the power to make a difference. Thanks to the generosity of the family of Molly Higginson, donations to The Molly Higginson Memorial Award made before December 31, 2024 will be matched dollar for dollar, while matching funds last.
Molly Higginson (1944-2023) was a Queen's Math '66 graduate, a successful software developer, and a cherished leader and supporter of the Ban Righ community. As Board Chair, she guided the Foundation through some of its most pivotal years. Molly’s commitment to the continuing education of women lives on through the bursary in her name, which provides critical emergency financial assistance to mature women students pursuing degrees in math, computing, and other STEM fields.
Your support today will help mature women students who are juggling their academic dreams with the realities of life, from caring for families to balancing part-time work. With your help, these determined women can overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic and career goals.
This match is a powerful opportunity to make your contribution go further. Make your gift today and double the impact of your generosity.
Thank you for helping us honour Molly supporting the Ban Righ Centre. The supports and services we provide can make a world of difference for the women who come through our doors. We couldn't do this work without you.
Warm wishes,
Dr. Susan Belyea, Director, the Ban Righ Centre
Donate to the Ban Righ Centre
The success of the Ban Righ Centre relies on generous support from people like you. Help us to continue doing what we do best.
In 2023-24 we:
- Provided over $225,000 in financial assistance to mature women students.
- Had 12000+ visits to the Centre.
- Employed 12 students
- Launched our Who Is She? fundraising campaign
Thank you for playing an important part in the future success of women students at Queen’s. Your gift makes it all possible.
"I made it my first stop after I picked up my books in early September. That day the BRC was, and always remained, a place of great warmth and nourishment: warm student advisor greetings, warm soup, and heartwarming conversations with other students who, in their various ways, had similar stories to tell and relatable struggles and celebrations." - Andrea P.
How to give
There are several ways you can give to the Ban Righ Centre.
We have two main areas of need:
- Support for programs and services
- Emergency bursaries for students
We know that each of our donors has a special reason for giving and we offer heartfelt thanks for your support. A tax receipt will be issued for your gift.
For assistance or questions about making a donation, please call the Ban Righ Centre director, Susan Belyea by phone (613) 533-6000 ext. 74931 or email at susan.belyea@queensu.ca.
- Gifts can be made online through the donation website.
- Make a gift over the phone. Call 1-800-267-7837 to make a credit card donation.
- Drop off a gift in person at the Ban Righ Centre
- Send a gift by mail. Please make the cheque payable to "Queen’s University (Ban Righ Centre)" and post to:
Queen's University
Gift Services
Old Medical Building
99 University Avenue
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Give in memory or in honour
Gifts given in memory are a kind and generous way to remember and honour dear friends and loved ones. We are grateful to you for choosing to give in this way.
To give a gift “In Memory or in Honour”, you may send a cheque along with an instruction for us to the address above, or let Advancement know over the phone/in person. You will also have an opportunity to dedicate your gift when filling out the online giving form.
Leave a legacy
We would appreciate you remembering the Ban Righ Centre as a beneficiary under your will, trust, insurance policy or registered retirement plan. Please contact Susan (director) for more information on the gift options and sample designation language for estate related gifts to discuss with your advisor.
Eligible Funds for Donations
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The Ban Righ Centre for Mature Women – gifts are used to support the Ban Righ Centre programs and services
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The Maureen Ewan Endowment Fund – established to provide support for general operation of the Ban Righ Centre
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The Jean MacLean Fund – donations are added to the endowment and the annual interest payments are used to support Ban Righ Centre programs and services
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The Ellen O’Rourke Merrin Kitchen Fund – donations are added to the endowment and the annual interest payments are funds are used for kitchen operations and equipment
Many of our emergency bursaries are eligible for donations. If you have questions about donating to a specific named bursary, contact Ban Righ Centre director, Susan Belyea by phone (613) 533-6000 ext. 74931 or email at susan.belyea@queensu.ca.
If you are giving online, and know the name of the bursary you would like to donate to, please type the name of the fund you wish to support into the “search for funds here” box.
If you are giving in person, over the phone, or by mail, please indicate the desired fund.
All bursaries are given to mature women students who demonstrate financial need. The list of bursaries is impressive; the need is greater. We are very thankful for your continued support.