Saturday, September 17, 2011

Fun SickKids BrainChild Fundraiser Tonight!

5th Annual Laughing with the Lady Bugs!

Brainchild logo
Saturday night, fun will be the order of the evening, at Omemee Curling Club,15 James Street, Omemee, when people from miles around will gather to raise funds for childhood brain tumour research. Fifteen years ago, Kathryn Peeters, age four, was diagnosed with a massive brain tumour. Laughing with the Ladybugs, a local annual event, was started to mark the tenth anniversary of Kathryn’s diagnosis. Local farmers, Peter and Elizabeth Peeters were very grateful Kathryn survived and wished to help other families facing this dreaded diagnosis.

Auction, Dinner and Comedy Night


Social time this evening, will start at 6 pm, followed by dinner at 7, a live and silent auction, topped off by comedic entertainment. All proceeds of the evening will go to B.R.A.I.N. child - Brain Tumour Research, Assistance and Information Network at SickKids. 

About b.r.a.i.n.child:

b.r.a.i.n.child is a group of parents, family, and friends who have the common experience of caring for a child with a brain tumour or who are survivors. They are a volunteer organization providing support, education, and research funding. b.r.a.i.n.child assists patients, their families, and friends through education and shared experiences. They also inform communities about the importance of early detection, and the special needs of children with brain tumours. b.r.a.i.n.child seeks and provides funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure of brain tumours.

Get Involved !

To promote the continued growth of b.r.a.i.n.child, and encourage participation they need people whose personal experience makes them uniquely qualified to provide support for families dealing with this serious illness. They also need assistance with educational research, and the distribution of information about brain tumours through newsletters, pamphlets and seminars. For more information please visit: SickKids Brainchild http://www.sickkids.ca/Brainchild
Tickets for tonight’s fundraiser are $35 and available at the door or by calling 705-799-7064

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