"Bereaved, helping the bereaved learn to live with grief"
April 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - join me (Heather Posteraro) for a virtual fundraiser on April 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm where I will be selling Fifth Avenue Collection Jewellery and donating 15% of all sales to Bereaved Families of Ontario Click the link to join the Fifth Avenue Collection Fundraiser for BFO www.facebook.com/groups/602489125907155/ - the more people purchasing, means the more money I can donate to BFO.
join me (Heather Posteraro) for a virtual fundraiser on April 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm where I will be selling Fifth Avenue Collection Jewellery and donating 15% of all sales to Bereaved Families of Ontario
Click the link to join the Fifth Avenue Collection Fundraiser for BFO www.facebook.com/groups/602489125907155/ -
once you join, invite your friends. the more people purchasing, means the more money I can donate to BFO.
This year's Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday September 7th 2025 at Harmony Creek Golf Centre, 1000 Bloor St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 8S1
More details to follow
euchre tournament flyer June 7 2025
7:30 Saturday June 7th, 2025 BFO Office, 948 Simcoe Street, Oshawa, Ont
$20.00 per person entry
CASH prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and low score
Snacks & refreshments provided
Join us for a fun night of competitive fellowship!!
Seats limited- reserve your seat now.
Sir Monty's Brewing Company - 1540 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, ON L1E 2T5
Wednesday April 16th 2025 - 8pm-11pm
In honor of their son Luke, the Parkinson family (co-owners of Sir Monty’s) have arranged for a craft beer in recognition of BFO Durham. For every can sold, 50c will go to BFO
“BFO Blonde” is in memory of our son Luke Parkinson. Luke tragically took his own life at the age of 21 and during this dark time, Bereaved Families of Ontario - Durham Region, provided critical mental health assistance to our family.
BFO Durham is a non-profit organization which has been supporting families in the Durham Region for over 25 years.
From every sale of a can, 50c will go towards BFO Durham to help the families that were put in the same position as our family was.
Cheers from the Parkinson Family!
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
NEW T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER
We are starting a new continuous fundraiser at BFO -Durham
These t-shirts will be made upon ordering. All sizes are available in Black or White
The writing can be in the BLUE or in PINK for Son or Daughter.
To order please call Jane at the office. Payment of $25 per shirt is required when ordering.
Please be aware that it will take a couple weeks to make the orders as we send in multiple at a time
Someone will call when orders are in office for pick up
Thank you for your continued support
