Upcoming Fundraising Events for
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Harmony at Hell's Gate
Saturday August 16, 2008 at 3:30
St. Peter's on-the-Rock, Stony Lake, On
A community concert in support of The James Fund including 13 different performers, amateur to world-class professionals, ranging in age from 4 to 80. Featuring Pam & Syd Birrell, two young Leahy children and Jeanne Lamon, to name a few. The programme will be approx. 1.5 hours long followed by pot-luck appetizers. Guests are invited to bring some food to share; drinks will be provided.
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Toshiba Celebrity Golf Classic
Monday August 18, 2008
Copper Creek Golf Club in Kleinburg, On.
We are very excited to be the recipients of this prestigous event! Full of fun, celebrities and new friends, this promises to be an epic day for The James Fund and our supporters. |
Music for a Cure
Saturday October 4, 2008
Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick, On
Hosted by the folks at Kyle's Fight. Stay tuned for details.
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Walk/Run for The James Fund
Saturday November 8, 2008
Trent University, Peterborough, On
Mark your calendars for the third annual! We're still working on the details.
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The James Birrell Laboratories
at SickKids
James used to say, "I will always be fighting cancer," and never have his words been so true. In memory of our little James, on November 13, 2007, SickKids named its neuroblastoma research facility the James Birrell Laboratories. Read more ... |
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Sydney and Georgia HOPE Fund
Sydney is raising money to find a cure for her little sister Georgia who has neuroblastoma. Sydney and her Mom are making bracelets together, which have already raised over $20,000 for The James Fund. We are also proud to congratulate Sydney for winning the 2006 Spirit Award at SickKids. PS to Sydney ... Tom Hanks is wearing one of your bracelets, and so is Mike Fisher, Michael Burgess and some of the NHL Oldtimers!
Read Georgia's Blog
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Sam's Day
The Sam's Day family fun event was established by the Lack family as a special kind of birthday celebration for their son, Sam, who has battled neuroblastoma. Sam's Day has raised in excess of $75,000 for The James Fund and is funding the Sam Lack Drug Discovery Project at SickKids.
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Shania's Sunflower of Hope
Shania Johnston inspired thousands of people with her courage and spirit. She raised over $63,000 selling her bracelets, necklaces and keychains to raise money for neuroblastoma research being done by The James Fund. Shania will live in our hearts forever.
Please read Shania's incredible story. |
Other Neuroblastoma Fundraising Events
The Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament, May 24, 2008
Sunday in the Park with Lilah, June 22, 2008
Mark Your Calendars for the 2nd Annual
James Fund Neuroblastoma Family Retreat
September 26 - 28, 2008 |
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We did it! From Sep 28-30, 2007 we held Canada's first neuroblastoma family retreat. There were about 65 kids/parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles. Guest speakers included a scientist, oncologist, chaplain, grief counselor and a cartoonist. We heard about the status of leading edge Nb research at SickKids. 25 wonderful volunteers took care of us, plus the team of amazing counselors who delivered a recreation program in true Ooch fashion. We had fall colours in the day, and a bright moon at night. On the beautiful grounds of this wooded site we did crafts, dressed in costume, went canoeing, did some fishing, sang songs by the campfire … how can we even begin to describe it all? Thank you to all who sponsored, organized and supported this wonderful event and special thanks to the guests of honour – the beautiful neuroblastoma families who gave of themselves to make this weekend what it was!
See 2007 Retreat photos - Album #1, Album #2, Album #3, Album #4, Album #5, Album #6
and plan to join us in 2008!
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Elegant Vending ... Indeed!
Green Wood Gems Inc. makes beautifully-crafted, wooden gumball machines and gives a portion of every sale to The James Fund. Watch your gumball gracefully wind its way down a wooden track and hop down a xylophone. These machines are a fascination for "kids" of all ages.
Elegant Vending is currently looking for locations across Canada to host a large number of new machines. Contact Scott Boisvert if you would like to host one of these popular attractions at your store, restaurant or recreational facility. |
Want to do something really great? Save Canadian Tire money!
The James Fund gratefully accepts Canadian Tire money in order to purchase items and supplies to assist with fundraising events. Collect personally, ask friends and colleagues to collect, or consider asking organizations and groups in your community to collect on behalf of The James Fund.
Mail your Canadian Tire money to:
Jill Voytek
4206 Bianca Forest Drive
Burlington ON L7M 4L7
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The James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research
at SickKids
Honorary Patron Tom Hanks
James Fund Beach Tourney
August 3 , 2008
Beach volleyball. Four guys and two girls on a team.
James Fund Golf Classic
July 21, 2008
After torrential downpours the skies opened and gave us a wonderful afternoon of great golfing and fun. We raised $63,000 in support of the James Fund Neuroblastoma Family Retreat! Many thanks to everyone who supported this wonderful event.
Exotic Car Day
June 22, 2008
Wow, what a blast! We raced around a track in a Ferrari, Porche and Lotus. Thanks to
Ian Law Car Control School and
GTA Exotics for raising $3,000 for The James Fund.
Songs for Hope
hosted by
Michael Burgess
May 29, 2008
This exclusive dinner at
Romagna Mia Ristorante in Toronto marked the official launch of the James Birrell Endowment Fund. Hosted by Michael Burgess, the evening netted over $100,000 and was dubbed by one guest as "the most fun event I have ever attended".
The Green Train March
Apr 12, 2008
Peterborough, On
Troops from the Armed Forces did the 3rd annual march through Peterborough, raising over $1,000.
1st Annual Invado Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
Apr 5, 2008
Bowmanville, On
And oh what fun they had!
Don't miss the seond annual.
Legacy's Inner School Fundraising Taekwon-Do Tournament
Feb 23, 2008
Richmond Hill, On.
A marshall arts friendship tournament honouring a true life hero: Jackson White, and raising about $5,000 in Jack's honour!
Family Day Public Skate
Feb 18, 2008
The Sports Village, Vaughan, On.
What a beautiful way to spend Family Day! Supported by no less than 6 other neuroblastoma families who came out to show their support, the Wells/Curtis family raised
$3,500 for Kyle's Fight.
And how great it was to see our friends at The Sports Village.
Icewave Volleyball Tournament
Feb, 2008
at Beach Blast in Toronto, On.
This indoor beach volleyball tournament raised an astounding $93,000 for The James Fund!!
Many thanks to Rosanne and Alan, and everyone who supported this event. Your efforts have officially taken The James Fund to
over $2M in funds raised!
Walk/Run for
The James Fund
Honorary Chair Mike Fisher, Ottawa Senators
Nov 4, 2007
Trent University Peterborough, On.
What a blast! About 180 participants, including 40 neuroblastoma family members, raised just under $37,000 at this event and the highlight of the day was Mike addressing the crowd.
Proceeds in memory of Elgin Fraser of Ottawa, who lost his fight to Neuroblastoma at age 3, will help fund a joint neuroblastoma research project between The James Fund and The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Many thanks to all who participated, our sponsors, to the loyal committe which works so hard to organize this event, and to Mike for his support.
Download brochure
See media publicity
Ottawa Sun - Sep 29 '07
See photos of the Walk/Run
Walk / Run for
The James Fund
in Memory of
Colin Armstrong
Nov 5, 2006
What a beautiful event! Peterborough supporters held a walk/run to raise money for The James Fund in memory of Colin Armstrong, who also lost his courageous fight against neuroblastoma. With a goal of $10,000, this event raised a staggering total of $20,000! Special thanks to Katherine Armstrong for her outstanding fundraising.
CanadaWide for Cancer - HE MADE IT!!!
In August of 2006, David Visschedyk completed his 6,900 km ride across Canada to raise money for The James Fund. The Grande Finale to his amazing journey was throwing the first pitch at Sunday's Blue Jays Game and, with Timothy, presenting $110,000 to Diana for
The James Fund. Read more ...
Syd with Student Team SickKids at Heatwave 2006, Toronto's largest volleyball tournament. Many thanks to Rosanne and Alan, and to all the players who battled the heat to raise just under $100,000 for
The James Fund.
Space Mouse is at SickKids
Created by The Walt Disney Co.,
and dedicated to
The James Fund, Tom Hanks'
six-foot tall Mickey Mouse statue is now on permanent display in the
Garden Patio at SickKids.
Thank you MDS Nordion!
Read more ...
Syd Birrell, Mickey Mouse and
Space Mouse in New York, 2005
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