June 10, 2025
Dear Donors, Friends, and Colleagues,
As we head into summer season, The Michael Benny Foundation (MBF) remains extremely thankful for your donations throughout the year. Your generosity is what keeps us thriving.
Where your support goes
At our May 20, 2025 AGM the Board of Directors, UNANIMOUSLY supported continuing with our commitment to SAIT, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Calgary Humane Society. Your support has made it possible to provide learning opportunities to young adults at SAIT by supporting our Civil Engineering Technology Awards Program and has allowed us to continue contributions to our Legacy Fund portfolios for the Calgary Humane Society and the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
Our SAIT 2025 Award recipients are Seth Ryder from Bragg Creek, Alberta who graduated in the Civil Engineering Technology Program – Construction Option with a 3.98 GPA and Brandon Lee from Calgary, Alberta who graduated in the Civil Engineering Technology Program – Municipal Option with a 3.78 GPA.
CONGRATULATONS go to both of these Outstanding Award recipients.

Giving can be as impactful as receiving
Life is a wonderful thing, but times can be tough. That’s why the Michael Benny Foundation is grateful for any donation we receive. When considering making your donation to whatever charitable organization you may choose, please remember that 100 percent of your investment to the MBF goes towards our Student Awards gift to SAIT. Alternately, it can be put in one of our Legacy Funds for future endeavours.
Whether you consider donating $100, $300, $500 or more, your donation will make an impact.
Testimonials
Hear firsthand from those you have greatly impacted
Mohamed Chehabeddine – Calgary, Alberta (2021 Award Recipient)
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology (C.V.T) SAIT
“The scholarship was instrumental in allowing me to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering. It significantly eased the financial burden and allowed me to better focus on my studies, both in the classroom and through extracurricular involvement. That support made a meaningful difference in my academic journey and ultimately allowed me to graduate with my BEng. Since graduating, I’ve been fortunate to gain experience across various fields within civil engineering, and I’m now well on my way to obtaining my P.Eng designation. I’m truly grateful for the opportunities this scholarship opened up for me, and it continues to have a lasting impact on my career path. People often underestimate the impact that scholarships like this can have—not just financially, but in empowering students to fully pursue their goals.” Mohamed Chehabeddine, March 2025
Seth Ryder – Bragg Creek, Alberta (2025 Award Recipient)
“Receiving the Michael Benny Foundation Award is an incredible honour. One that affirms the path I’ve taken and fuels the journey ahead. This award confirms that I’m heading in the right direction. It gives me the confidence and the means to invest in certifications, equipment and continued growth. More than that, it motivates me to keep learning, lead with integrity, and build a business grounded in trust and a deep sense of community. Thank you for investing in students like me. Your belief in the next generation of trades and construction professionals truly makes a difference.” Seth Ryder, May 2025
Brandon Lee – Calgary, Alberta (2025 Award Recipient)
“With profound honour, I would like to thank the Michael Benny Foundation for this amazing award. Before deciding to study Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT, I was pursuing a different career and found myself uncertain about whether I was headed in the right direction in life. Going back to school took a lot of courage for me, and to break from the existing inertia that had kept me stuck in place. But once I enrolled and started my program, I realized that it was the best decision I had ever made for myself. Receiving this award is incredibly meaningful to me. It truly feels like I really am on the right path and allows me to focus more on my education. I am deeply humbled by this award and would like to sincerely thank the Michael Benny Foundation, for supporting my academic journey and helping me move closer to becoming a Civil Engineering technologist.” Brandon Lee, June 2025
Read more about the incredible impact of your donations, and other testimonials on our website https://michaelbennyfoundation.com/testimonials/.
Make a Donation
If you are interested in making a donation, there are four ways to do so:
o Send an e-transfer to the Michael Benny Foundation at Mike.benny@shaw.ca
o Donate online through Charitable Impact at https://my.charitableimpact.com/charities/michael-benny-foundation/
o Donate online through CanadaHelps at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/michael-benny-foundation/
o Make a cheque payable to the Michael Benny Foundation by mail to:
2404 – 1588 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC, V4B 0C5
For all donations before December 1, 2025. I will match them dollar for dollar and receipts will be provided for tax purposes for all donations. For more details, visit the MBF website here.
I wish you all a HAPPY SUMMER and a prosperous 2025. Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support.
BE WELL. STAY SAFE AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE HAPPY AND SMILE.
Michael Benny, President

Michael Benny
President
Michael Benny Foundation