Contributors
A special thanks to all of our generous supporters
The George Jeffrey Children's Foundation would like to extend a very special thanks to all of our generous supporters. Your contributions will make the work at the George Jeffrey Children's Centre possible and benefit the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
Below are just a few of the stories of our supporters:
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Bradyn DeBrusk
Young Bradyn decided on his 8th Birthday that he could wait a little longer for an ATV and decided to give half of his birthday money to the Children at the George Jeffrey Children's Centre. We are extremely grateful for this young man's generousity!Photo: Eiji Tsubouchi with the Debrusk Family (left to right: Sherry, Bradyn, Phoenix, Cori, Dawson)
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Thunder Bay Bluesfest
In addition to being one of the city's premier events, the Thunder Bay Bluesfest has been a large supporter of local charities since day one. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Manager Bob Halvorsen passes a cheque to Mary Anne Comuzzi, Foundation Director
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Thunder Bay in Concert
An annual favourite event at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. The George Jeffrey Children's Foundation is lucky to be named one of the featured charities of this high quality musical event for several years in a row. Photo: Robin Smith - event organizer, presents a cheque to Eiji Tsubouchi - CEO George Jeffrey Children's Centre
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Lakehead Dart League
The Lakehead Dart League held the Chris Preen Senior Memorial Tournament this year in support of the GJCC. The competitors collected pledges and raised funds totalling $1,720. Photo (left to right) Allanah Power (President Lakehead Dart League), Bob Speer (President GJCC), Phil Doucette (Treasurer Lakehead Dart League), Eiji Tsubouchi (CEO GJCC)
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The Confederation College 2009/2010 Developmental Service Worker Students
The Confederation College Developmental Service Workers organized fun events such as the "Bench for the Cure" and a Bowlathon to have fun and raise money for the Centre. In this photo (left to right) Eiji Tsubouchi, CEO George Jeffrey Children's Centre accepts a cheque from Ben Thompson, Sarah Snider, Roger Hamilton and Marina Brescia.
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Robin's Donuts & Canadian Tire Cruise Nights
Robin’s Donuts and Canadian Tire have been teaming up to raise money for the Centre. Since the summer of 2008, over $7290 has been raised at the Canadian Tire Cruise Night and the Rockin Robin’s Cruise Night events. Photo (left to right) Tina Fraser (Robin’s Donuts), Bob Speer (President GJCC), Pat Wilson (Canadian Tire)
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India Canada Association
The India Canada Association has generously donated $4,000 to the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation.
Left: Vice President Ajoy Chattarjee (far left) and President Anju Agarwal present a cheque to GJCF chairman Bob Speer as Hannelore Chattarjee and Eiji Tsubouchi smile for a photo.
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The United Commercial Traveller (A.C.T./U.C.T)
The United Commercial Travellers – Thunder Bay (A.C.T./U.C.T.) continue to support the George Jeffrey Children’s Centre through their fundraising efforts. The Group have been a strong supporter of the Centre for many years. Photo Left to Right: Ross Fowler (A.C.T./U.C.T.), Eiji Tsubouchi (CEO GJCC), John Currie (A.C.T./U.C.T.), Bob Speer (President - GJCC), Don Post (A.C.T./U.C.T.)
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The Thunder Bay Bluegrass and Old Time Music Guild
The proceeds from the 2009 Thunder Bay Bluegrass and Old Time Music Guild's weekly open jams at Castlegreen Community Centre were kindly donated to the George Jeffrey Children's Centre. The Guild's Musicans have also been very keen to play goodwill performances for George Jeffrey and many other causes around town.
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Tour du Support
The Tour Du Support was a 22 day charitable bike tour across Central Canada in support of the George Jeffery Children’s Foundation.
The event was spearheaded by Bryan Hall, who organized and participated in the entire ride from Calgary, Alberta, to Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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St. Margaret's School - Ms. Westover's Grade 3 Class
On April 13, 2007, Bob Speer accepted a cheque for $400 from Ms. April Westover's Grade 3 class at St. Margaret's School. Ms. Westover's class raised the money by having muffin sales in the school. Many thanks go out to Ms. Westover and her class.
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Fort City Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery
On February 9, 2007, Ken Glauser, Chair of the Dream House Lottery Committee and Todd Armstrong, President of the Fort City Kinsmen Club presented the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation with $80,000. The Kinsmen's understanding of the magnitude of the Centre in serving over 800 Children with disabilities demonstrates their caring and concern for our community.
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Brian A. Dell Memorial Golf Tournament
Chris and Bill Dell present Honorary Chair Larry Hebert cheque from the Brian A. Dell Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Fountain Tire & Musselwhite Mine
In 2006, Fountain Tire and Musselwhite Mine placed their fundraising 'goals' with the hockey sticks and goalie gloves of the Lakehead University Thunder Wolves Men's Ice Hockey Team. The two businesses agreed to donate $15 each to the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation for every goal scored on home ice during the regular season. At the end of the OUA season, the Thunder Wolves have racked up a first place standing and 102 goals for a total donation of $3000.
Both Fountain Tire and Musselwhite Mine are long time supporters of the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation's capital fundraising campaign and have enjoyed finding interesting ways to donate money.
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Fort City Kinette Club
Thunder Bay's Fort City Kinette Club became the first organization to sponsor a room at the new George Jeffrey Children's Centre. The Kinettes presented the first installment of their $10000 donation to Larry Hebert, Honourary Chairman for the Centre. Tricia Murdoch, President of the Fort City Kinette Club said, "We are very pleased to be the first organization to donate to the George Jeffrey Centre and we hope this inspires other organizations in the community to do the same."
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Retired Teachers of Ontario
At the Victoria Inn the Retired Teachers of Ontario were holding their annual general meeting and presented Executive Director of the Centre, Eiji Tsubouchi with a cheque for $4000. Vice President of the local chapter of the RTO, Larry O'Brien along with Bob Lamoureux of the Provincial Executive said the donation came from a Provincial RTO program which provides grants to districts for initiatives which support the concept of "Service to Others".
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Bowater
The Bowater Retired Employees Club from the Thunder Paper Mill presented a cheque to the George Jeffrey Children's Centre on Tuesday 15th February 2005. The group of 5 former employees raised a donation in the amount of $300.00 from their part time work as tour guides of the Bowater Paper Mill.
Approximately 80-100 tours of the paper mill are conducted on an annual basis for visitors to the city as well as local organizations and school groups. These retirees have chosen to donate $10.00 from each of their tours to the George Jeffrey Children's Centre this year.