The Birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting
Honouring and preserving the legacy of Sir Frederick Banting while fighting Diabetes.
Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation was created in 2005 by 8 Founding Directors at the request of the Town of New Tecumseth. The Town of New Tecumseth is the owner of the property and has invested in some of the property infrastructure. The Foundation is run by Volunteers and one part time staff.
Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation (SFBLF) was preceded by the Sir Frederick Banting Educational Committee (1995-2005); which was a standing committee of the Town of New Tecumseth that included volunteers and a Council representative.
SFBLF was given the mandate in 2010 by the Town of New Tecumseth to rescue, restore and enhance the historic buildings of the Banting Homestead Heritage Park (BHHP), birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. The essential restoration and enhancement of the BHHP buildings and infrastructure creates a welcoming public venue and was completed in 2013.
Completion of the building restorations resulted in a unique, inspirational Canadian venue including the creation of the SFBLF Diabetes Management and Education Centre (DMEC).
The Foundation also created and designed informative exhibits in the restored historic buildings and delivers programs in support of our Mission – Fight Diabetes and Preserve a Legacy.
In 2014, the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation began the development and delivery of Programs to Fight Diabetes and those programs continue today. Instructor led program delivery and self-guided tours continue on-site but are now augmented by online Webinars and a 3D online Virtual Tour of the property, buildings and exhibits.
The Banting Homestead Heritage Park, Birthplace of Banting, also includes the Legacy Trail with exercise equipment, musical instruments, enhanced new gardens, an engraved paver patio, and monuments.
In 2021 we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin.
In 2022 a more defined focus of the Foundation began. Our attention is now directed to 3 pillars: Education, Community Awareness and Fundraising.
We continue to be a registered non for profit that is run by Volunteers and one part time staff.
The efforts that have been achieved result in a unique Canadian venue for the enjoyment of our communities, all Canadians and visitors worldwide. The Banting Legacy Foundation honours and preserves the legacy of Sir Frederick Banting and Fights Diabetes.
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