On July 12, the Muslim community in Mississauga hosted a “Charity Skydive” at Skydive SWOOP in support of the Trillium Health Partners Foundation’s $5 million fundraising campaign. Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto actively participated, with Abbess Venerable Chueh Fan, BLIA Board Director Mr. Leunghung Lo, Localization Group Leader Mr. Wilson Yau, and a 12-member delegation representing the Buddhist community attending the opening ceremony.The temple also provided sponsorship, while Buddha's Light Youth and students from Fo Guang University joined the skydive to help raise awareness for the cause.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) operates three hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area, serving over 1.75 million patientvisits annually. The campaign focuses on upgrading critical medical equipment. THP Fundraising Chair Abdul Qayyum Mufti expressed heartfelt appreciation, noting that charity is a central tenet of the Muslim faith. He thanked Fo Guang Shan for more than a decade of ongoing support, adding that “such interfaith solidarity is truly inspiring.”

The opening ceremony included an 8-year-oldboy reciting verses from the Quran to bless the event. Backed by the City of Mississauga and attended by four city councillors, the campaign has already raised CAD 3.5 million. In her remarks, Venerable Chueh Fan praised the initiative’s creativity and courage. “We’re proud to see Fo Guang members, youth, and students embrace this bold challenge. We look forward to continuing our cooperation to spread the power of goodness,” she said.

A total of 45 participants took part in the skydive, including seven BLIA Toronto Youth and Fo Guang University students who bravely jumped from 10,000 feet. Before departure, Venerable Chueh Fan led the group in chanting the Heart Sutra at the temple, praying for safety and positive impact.

Mr. Lo, 66, shared that skydiving had been a lifelong dream. “It was the perfect opportunity to fulfill a wish while supporting a great cause.” BLIA Toronto YAD members Michelle Tan and Jinger Que wrote “Do 3 Goods” and “YAD” on their hands, carrying these values into the sky.

Fo Guang University intern Emily Wu reflected, “Looking down on Canada’s vast and vibrant land gave me renewed motivation to face life. It’s truly an unforgettable experience.” Participants ranged from university students to seniors in their 70s, all united in support of this meaningful cause.

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