Giving Back 2023 | Community Care & Family Story in Barrie, ON
Deep roots grow a legacy - 2023
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
March 2023
RVH is our local hospital that continues to gain sentimental value for our family. It’s where Malachi was born, it’s where Tyson has had numerous appointments and fabulous specialists support him, and it’s where Maxwell spent 7 weeks in the NICU after being transferred from Mount Sinai. Currently, they are raising funds specifically for the NICU expansion. We are so very thankful for the care our son received there, but we know that this unit could benefit from some more room to maneuver in, as well as some privacy for parents during a very trying and emotional time of their lives. At the time of writing, they are currently running a 50/50 draw, so it’s an excellent time to consider supporting them in reaching their goal!
Friendship Circle
April 2023
The Friendship Circle is fairly new to us. We recently found out about them when we learned of the Great Bike Giveaway and entered our son Tyson into the contest (we’re still fundraising for his bike so feel free to head to www.greatbikegiveaway.com/tyson if you’d like to help!). They do such a fabulous job to make sure they give out as many bikes as possible, that’s what we found in particular to be so great – that they’ve really thought through how to give the most joy overall. More broadly, the Friendship Circle creates friendship in the lives of individuals with special needs and those facing isolation while providing an opportunity to become a contributing member of the community. Through their programming, Friendship Circle aims to promote an inclusive community that values all individuals regardless of the challenges they face.
The Reesor Family
May 2023
This is the first time we’ve donated towards a cause that brings us no joy. When we heard the news of an accident in the industry so close to home, we immediately worried about who it was. Although we didn’t know Ryan personally, we do know his wife, who to us was Mrs. Reesor as she was one of our high school teachers. And we can’t imagine such a vibrant, caring woman settling for anyone less than just as kind as herself. Our thoughts are on this young family and as a family we will be praying for them in the coming weeks – and we ask that would you join us.
Starlight Children's Foundation Canada
August 2020
Starlight is extra special to our family because not only have they given Tyson and the rest of our children many happy memories, they also had the same impact on their dad when he was a kid.
For kids who are chronically ill like Johnny, Starlight provides a break from the stress or even the pain of everyday life, and for kids like Tyson who are limited in the way they get to interact with the world around them, they provide opportunities for them to experience things they never would have been able to otherwise.
The thought that the program directors put into each event really shows, and because we are so thankful for the way they have given to our family, we’re happy to support them as they give to other families.
Our Rescue (Operation Underground Railroad)
September 2023
This month, we invited friends, familiy, clients, and strangers to come enjoy a free showing of the film Sound of Freedom, which features the story of the founder of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization dedicated to ending child trafficking. After seeing the film, we invited our guests to donate to the organization, along with Safe Families Barrie-Orillia, and feeling compelled to do likewise, decided to make them our charities of choice for the month. We can hardly think of a cause more vital, or anything more horrific, and we hope and pray one day this organization will simply no longer be needed as they fulfill their purpose.
Annonymous
August 2023
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