VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT BINGO WORLD AND GAMING – RICHMOND HILL

Attention Greater Toronto and York Area Residents!

DMRF Canada is thrilled to share an exciting fundraising opportunity with Bingo World and Gaming Richmond Hill. By volunteering your time, you’ll help DMRF Canada earn a portion of the funds raised during the Bingo events. With four successful sessions already held we’re off to a fantastic start, raising over $12,000!

Volunteering Details:

– Shift Duration: Each volunteer shift will last 2.5 hours.
– Funds Raised: Each event will generate approximately $3,000 for dystonia research and support programs.
– Commitment: We are seeking volunteers who can participate every two months for at least six months. Shifts will be on Fridays 3:00PM-5:45PM.
– Upcoming sessions: January 10th, & March 21st
– Requirements: Volunteers are expected to act in a way that builds public trust and confidence in the Foundation. You do not need to have dystonia to volunteer. Volunteers should be able to walk or stand for their 2.5-hour shift and be capable of tucking in chairs. Volunteers will be required to sign a waiver and undergo a brief screening session with Foundation staff.
– Volunteer Incentives: Volunteers will receive a DMRF Canada t-shirt and those who successfully complete six bingo sessions will receive a $200 gift card as a thank-you for their commitment and hard work!

If you are interested in volunteering please submit this form: https://forms.office.com/r/5W65AGDZes

York region South Walk to End ALS

The ALS Canada Walk to End ALS is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by ALS as well as those who want to help create a world free of ALS. It is more than just a fundraiser, it is a community builder and a place of connection. A place to celebrate, to remember, to support each other and demonstrate just how strong we are as a community.

Robert Davidson Walk for PF – Markham

Join us for the 3rd annual Robert Davidson Walk for PF, hosted by Heather Davidson. Bring the whole crew for a day of bonding, activities, and midday munchies at the local pub following our walk. Let’s unite, raise awareness, and make a difference for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

Join us on our walk, or cheer on those who are walking, and enjoy a free lunch afterwards.

Toogood Pond Park (10:00 AM EST)
Park across the street from 218 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario (The Church of the Nazarene)

​Registration is FREE
10:00 AM Check-in & children’s activities
10:45 AM Welcome message & opening stretch
11:00 AM Walk starts
12:00PM Free lunch for participants at the Unionville Arms, Pub & Grill

*If you’d like to cover the cost of your lunch, you may do so by making a donation on the registration page.

Toy Mountain

This Year marks the 28th anniversary of the CTV Toy Mountain Campaign, which supports The Salvation Army and their quest to provide help and hope to families struggling to make ends meet. Every year, we invite businesses, schools, organizations, community groups and our Downtown Markham community to become partners to collect toys – and to help build Toy Mountain.

On Friday December 15th, CTV and Toy Mountain will broadcast live from the Pride of Canada Carousel at 8080 Birchmount Road in Downtown Markham. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be broadcast live on CTV News at Six between 6 and 7 p.m.

Markham Fire Department will be on hand as well as The Salvation Army Band. We will be serving up hot chocolate and delicious treats for everyone who will join and want to partake in the event, drop off donations and take a spin on the Carousel!

Coldest Night of the Year – Richmond Hill

Coldest Night of the Year is a fun, family-friendly fundraising walk inviting Canadians to step outside the warmth and comfort of their home to shine a light of welcome, compassion, and inclusion in their communities.

As Blue Door’s only annual fundraiser, Coldest Night of the Year – Richmond Hill is an imperative event as it allows Blue Door programs to continue to provide life-saving supports and services to our community’s most vulnerable. Funds raised support urgent needs and Blue Door’s Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program, providing services to youth, adults, seniors, and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in York Region.

YCC: Family Day Event

TCCSA’s Youth Connections Committee (YCC) is facilitating this Family Day Event. A great way to bond with family, play games, learn about Family Day, and participate in our raffle! Event will be hosted in English, Chinese and Tagalog interpretation are available upon request.