| Our Annual General Meeting was truly a great success! We were pleased to see so many new faces; Thrilled to see the "old-timers" still coming back! We were overjoyed in having the Brantford Support Group join us for the day and hope to see them all again at the meeting in April. Congratulations Rhonda for making such a difference in your community! Thank you for contacting the media, having the courage to share your story and allowing the Brantford Support Group to become a reality. We are proud of your hard work! Our guest speaker from BCNF was a fountain of information. The prospect of Canada Unite is very exciting. Strength in numbers will only help further our goal of global awareness. The support of a bigger, more re-knowned organization will be such an asset to NFSO in our future endeavours, we're hoping in particular to jump start our fundraising ventures as we are in dire need of literature and money to launch a public awareness campaign. Change and growth is not only healthy but also inevitable. |
| We are currently doing our Christmas fundraising with a spin off idea from NNFF. This Christmas we are selling charity bears with proceeds going to NFSO. We have 12" Sparkles with a beautiful knit sweater, NFSO elegantly embroidered on the back selling for $12. We also have 5" Hope selling for $5. Hope has a beautiful royal blue ribbon with NFSO embossed in gold around its neck. Words cannot express the appreciation we feel to Ange Beecroft and Brandie Doirion of St.Thomas, Ontario whose labour of love went into tying the bows for Hope. A heartfelt thanks to Green's Printing also hailing from St Thomas for getting us the ribbon at a reduced price and cutting the gazillion ribbons free of charge. Thanks Marcie and Bill for lightening our load yet again! These bears are the perfect gift for teachers, friends, co-workers, neighbors and even family. You can take pride in knowing your gift purchase is helping NFSO in its mission. The bears will be unveiled at The Brotherhood Band concert Nov.16th 2002. If you would like to order some bears please call, write or email and we would be glad to fill your order. |
| Our website is now complete. Thank you so much to Upnorthwebs for their donation of a few hours for graphics and design time for our website. Their patience was endless and the final product vey pleasing. Thank you Kevin, Kathy and James we couldn't have done it without you! We certainly hope you are enjoying this new forum. Please make note that we have a bulletin board on the website, come start a discussion or join one currently in progress. Comments and suggestions are always greatly appreciated. Currently we are looking for pictures of our members and personal stories to share on line. If you are interested in helping us out please let us know. Remember this is not only for us but about us! |
| CONGRATULATIONS to our new president! MJ you have made great strides within NFSO to help our dreams become a reality. You have been a great leader and an inspiration to many! Keep up the great work. The sky is the limit and your executive team is ready to move mountains! Rome was not built in a day like you always tell us! Keep smiling and keep dreaming our brave leader! Lead and they will follow! |
| Please join us on Saturday, November 16, 2002 7:00p.m. to midnight at the Brotherhood Band concert. The Royal Canadian Legion #345 in Toronto at 81 Peard Road. Rhythym and Blues and Rock and Roll 50's and 60's is the music we will be dancing to in honor of Donald Patrick Mullen. Rob Mullen, Donald's brother is the lead guitarist and singer. Paul Ledger Donald's grade school friend is the drummer. Donald was born on December 4, 1952. At the age of 4 after the left side of his face was paralized the family discovered that young Donald had NF. A huge growth on his neck was removed when Donald was 16. Inspite of being unable to smile, he maintained a wonderful sense of humour! Donald was very bright and attended the University of Toronto in the Electrical Engineering program. Donald gradutaed as an Engineer on his 23rd birthday, December 4, 1975. Donald died the next day.
Coffee and desserts will be provided. Cash bar. Children welcome. The cost is $8 per person. There will be a silent auction.
This is a Sunflower Peace Event in benefit of the Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario. Hope to see you there. |
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