Our History

Joined together by their sense of “give-back” to the community; Hennie Corrin, Barry McArton and Joyce Berry, long-time friends, founded Floral Philanthropy which was officially launched in April of 2010. Having witnessed too many events where organizers were compelled to waste floral arrangements, a need was acknowledged, a repurposing goal established, a recipient list identified, and volunteers recruited.

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Our Team

 

Hennie Corrin

A certified horticultural therapist and nurse, understood  the value of flowers, and their strong positive effect on one’s emotional and physical well being.

 
 

Barry McArton 

Barry McArton’s involvement with CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and other innumerable fundraising efforts enabled him to recognize this project as a unique opportunity to better the lives of others. Sadly, Barry passed on October 5, 2020. Floral Philanthropy is only part of his formidable legacy as a driving force in our community.

 
 

Joyce Berry

Joyce Berry’s organizational skills, love of flowers, and the appreciation that a simple bloom can bring such pleasure to people who rarely receive such petal-pick-me-ups made her a perfect fit for the team.