Walk to Remember Sponsorship form 2026

Hey chocolate lovers! J We’re kicking off our Purdys Fundraiser and you’re invited to help us reach our goal. Order your spring treats through our custom link and up to 30% of your purchase goes directly to Bereaved Families of Ontario-Durham (BFO-Durham).

Orders should be placed online via this link https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000021239

The campaign is open NOW and closes on March 3^rd, and you can place orders directly from the comfort of your own sofa until/including March 2nd (that is the Monday AFTER the walk to remember).

You will use Purdys’ secure online payment method at the time of placing your order.  It is FREE Shipping if you allow your order to be delivered to the office, however, for a small charge, there is the option to be able to select your preferred delivery address.  The group order will be delivered to the office somewhere around Mar 16 – 24^th, and individual orders can be collected from the office on March 26^th.

Again, the link to place your order is https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000021239

euchre tournament flyer Jan 17 2026

7:30 Saturday Jan 17th, 2026   BFO Office, 948 Simcoe Street, Oshawa, Ont

$20.00 per person entry

CASH prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and low score

Snacks & refreshments provided

Join us for a fun night of competitive fellowship!!

Seats limited- reserve your seat now.

To watch the video of BFO-Durham’s 30th (2025) Angels’ Tree Ceremony, Please follow this link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Vg5UNd8ts

MONKEY BUSINESS – ongoing Fundraiser by Marlene St.John – mother to the late Shane

I have made a collection of 52 monkey styles that are available for sale. Each one is “one of a kind” however if what you choose has already been purchased,

I will re-make any one of them to resemble, as closely as possible, to your choice including the fabrics and accessories.

Special requests are available within reason. You can request the PDF catalogue by emailing or calling me directly. 

So, may I encourage you to think about participating in this project by buying one or more monkeys?

They are recommended for age 4+ and that includes adults!

These monkeys would be perfect to give as gifts or to sit on your bookshelf, in your office or in another special place.

Here is a little information about each monkey:

– the monkeys and outfits are hand made in Canada by me (Marlene, Shane’s Mom) and made with much love.

-each monkey is approximately 18” – 22” in height depending on the design.

-each monkey has inserted into it, one rose quartz crystal to represent the monkey’s heart.

The rose quartz crystal is typically known as a healing crystal and is the stone of universal love.

These rose quartz crystals come from a big collection of gemstones and crystals that belonged to Shane.

-to make ordering easier, each monkey has been named by immediate family and all have a special meaning to us.

However, please feel free to re-name your monkey to whatever you would like once you receive it.

-all appendages are double, or triple sewn for secure attachment.

-the eyes are triple sewn and glued for secure attachment.

-each monkey is hand washable – lay flat to dry, as indicated on the sewn-on label.

-all proceeds from the sale of the monkeys will go to BFO-D. I am contributing the cost of all the material and my time to the cause.

Thank you for your generous support of this project.

If you request a catalogue, please feel free to pass it on to anyone whom you think would like a very special monkey for a very special cause!

With many thanks,

Marlene St.John and all of Shane’s family

Email:  monkeybusinessworkshop2022@gmail.com      Phone: 416-529-2565

Unearth the transformative power of navigating grief in this soulful podcast journey.
Join with Christine as we explore the depths of loss, resilience, and the profound healing that comes with embracing our emotions.

Check out this moving interview with Jenn Carter as she shares about her grief journey and talks about her new children’s book about sibling loss. All proceeds of Jenn’s book go back to BFO Durham Region to support the ongoing work for those who need it most. Jenn’s book is available at the BFO Durham Region office.
Click to Donate https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bereaved-families-of-ontario-durham-region/

To listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griefuprooted/episodes/Trailer-e2ciud6/a-aao45ha

To Listen to Jenn Carter’s story https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griefuprooted/episodes/Episode-19—Jenn-Carter-e2ikg82

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