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History
OPERATION LIFT was started in 1975, largely through the efforts of Mr. Ebrahim Sayed, head of Occupational Therapy at the Brantford General Hospital, and Ms. Noreen McNamara, a nurse with the Brant County Health Unit. Through their efforts, the first grant was received in December of 1975, and an Executive Director and drivers were hired, using their own vehicles.
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Operation Lift Timeline |
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1977 |
First Board of Directors established |
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1977 |
Constitution Drafted, registered as non-profit organization. |
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1979 |
6,000 trips provided for 800 clients |
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1981 |
3 vehicles in use (1 station wagon, 1 van, 1 bus) |
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1984 |
Over 24,000 trips in one year! |
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1988 |
1500 registered clients. Bus fare 85 cents. |
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1992 |
2000 clients, 5 mini buses, over 42,000 trips! |
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1996 |
7 buses, bus fare $1.60. |
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1999 |
Over 56,000 trips. |
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2000 |
Over 3,000 Same Day trips. |
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2001 |
9 buses, 15 staff, bus fare $1.75. |
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2003 |
9 buses, 15 staff, bus fare $3.00 |
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2004 |
10 buses, 21 staff Re-established evening & weekend service provided by Operation Lift. Fare: $3.00 |
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2005 |
Operation Lift Celebrates 30 years of Community Service
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