The Ruth Pearl Kraitberg Memorial Fund is in loving memory of our beloved wife, mother and "Grandy." Ruth was diagnosed with CREST syndrome (limited scleroderma) in her mid-fifties, but remained a positive and inspirational presence, never letting her disease define her for over thirty years. CREST syndrome is a rare progressive autoimmune disease that affects connective tissues in the body and hardens the skin. With stoic strength and noble humility, Ruth's determination to remain strong for those around her served as a beacon throughout the progression of an otherwise debilitating disease. For many years, Ruth was a patient at the Scleroderma Program Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital where she received caring and compassionate care from Dr. Ahmad, Dr. Lee and countless others. The funds raised in Ruth's memory will help support the scleroderma research, education and awareness for countless other individuals and families affected by this disease.
Ruth's middle name "Pearl" appropriately describes her unique blend of classic charm and inner wisdom. She was a rare gem in more than just name whose strong and steadfast spirit was capable of weathering life's storms.
With heartfelt gratitude for your support,
The Kraitberg and Lawee families
My Achievements
50% of Fundraising Target
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Reached Fundraising Goal
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$5.02k
Sid Kraitberg
$520
Annemarie Lupke
$318
Irene Minuk, Lewis And Sharon, Ben And Mary
Ruth was a rare pearl who will always be with us. What lives in the mind can never die.
$236
Sondra And Aggie
$163.24
Beth And Arnold Rossen And Sandy Rossen
Dear Friends, May loving memories of Ruth be your eternal light. With heartfelt condolences and so much love. Beth and Arnold Rossen and Sandy Rossen
$114.48
Barb
In loving memory of wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother, Ruthie.
$106
Hy & Terri
In loving memory of Ruth, a woman of spirit, love & humour
$106
Karen & Allen Glazer
In loving memory for a wonderful and loving Ruth
$106
Penny Bedford
Sending our thoughts and prayers Love The Bedford's
$106
Gerry Bentley
$53
Orli And Tal
May her memory always be a blessing
$53
David Kraitberg
$50
Barry Wohl
In loving memory of Auntie Ruthie.
$25
Nursing Class Of 1961a
This donation is from Ruth's nursing class of 1961A from the Winnipeg General Hospital/ Health Sciences Centre School of Nursing. In memory of Ruth.
