In memory of Ike Justin Kaja

Update:

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Ike’s GoFundMe and Ike’s scholarship!!

Ike would have turned 50 on October 14th 2022. We continue to celebrate Ike’s zeal for life (or joie de vivre). To commemorate his 50th birthday this October, we humbly ask you to join us in honouring and celebrating Ike.

We sincerely appreciate all your donations, prayers, and support. We continue to hope that there will be an arrest made after the senseless act of violence in Toronto, Canada on January 23rd, 2022. We think about Ike and his son, Lex, everyday.

There are two ways in which you can support Ike’s legacy and our fight for justice.

Support us through this GoFundMe page. We have a goal to raise $50,000. All donations will go directly to the causes and communities that honour Ike’s legacy (including his Scholarship).

This GoFundMe has been set up by Ike’s friends with the blessing of Ike’s family. Ike’s family will determine how the proceeds from your support are allocated.

If you would like to support the scholarship directly - please do so here: https://engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=RotmanGivingDay&s_test=true&utm_source=RGD2022&utm_medium=RSMOutreach&utm_campaign=GenMarketing&s_sourceCode=ROT23ANNWROTSMALLAFF#/home

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All those who knew Ike were shocked and devastated to learn of his tragic death after a senseless act of violence in Toronto , Canada on January 23rd, 2022. More than two months have gone by and there have still been no arrests nor motives provided for this crime.

Although we are still reeling from the pain of our loss, we’ve come together as a community to reflect upon and celebrate Ike’s life. Ike was one of the most kind and thoughtful people. He was a well-respected business professional, good friend, brother, son, and beloved father to his five-year-old son Lex. He felt deep love for his son and simply obsessed about making this world of ours a better one for Lex. Ike was a giver and not a taker – you see this displayed through the time and love that he invested in all his relationships, his passion for mentoring others in attaining their goals; his philanthropy to his community by offering his expertise in accounting and finance to those in need. Ike was truly one of a kind and he will be greatly missed! The memories of his distinctive laugh, constant positivity, and the way his unbounded energy transformed everyone he met reminds us of who he was.

We humbly ask you to join us in honouring and celebrating Ike’s life. All donations will go directly to the causes and communities that honour Ike’s legacy and to also cover associated legal costs. This GoFundMe has been set up by Ike’s friends with the blessing of Ike’s family. Ike’s family will determine how the proceeds from your support are allocated.