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LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Leader of Tomorrow:
Dan Brazinha Company: Look Homes Master Builder
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aniel Brazinha grew up in a residential home building household. “My dad, being an old school European, worked a ton. So I had the, I don’t know if it was a pleasure or not, but the privilege of being on job sites with a hammer in my hand at a very young age. I learned a lot, although at the time I maybe didn’t realize it,” says Brazinha. One of the most important things he learned was the value of a strong work ethic. “My parents were able to retire in their early fifties, and for people who came to this country with no language and no money, that’s pretty inspirational.” As president of Look Homes Master Builder Inc., there’s no question that what he does now is pure pleasure. “You know what? I don’t have a job,” he says. “I don’t come to work. I love what I do, and I love the people. Edmonton’s been so good to me and my family, and it’s blessed me with the opportunity to give back.” And give back he does. Operation Christmas Child, the Parade of Heroes, Revving Up for Kids and Building Cures for Kids are just some of the organizations the company has supported and continues to support over the years. The common thread of children in need is woven through all of these charities. In fact, when asked what inspires him from day to day, Daniel doesn’t hesitate to answer. ”When I look at the kids with cancer that we deal with, some of them are three, five, 10 years old. They’ve never done anything to anybody and they’ve got this disease that they’re fighting through. They’ve got this mental fortitude that’s unbelievable, you know? They’ve gone through more in their life and endured more in their life. Those kids, and their families, really have been a big inspiration for me.”
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