Monthly Archives: September 2017

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Good Deed # 115 of 150 – Terry Fox Run

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Terry Fox Run - Sunday, September 17, 2017

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) in his right leg in 1977 and had his leg amputated 15 cm (six inches) above the knee. While in hospital,...

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Good Deed # 114 of 150 – The Hot Dog People

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

The Hot Dog People, Kitchener, ON

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

The Hot Dog People. “We are a group of people with a common interest – helping people who are experiencing homelessness in our city.  We like the idea of volunteering...

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Good Deed # 113 of 150 – Training Eponine

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Team Justin: Training Eponine, Wellesley, ON

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the age of 15 years, Justin was diagnosed with high functioning Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and Chronic Anxiety, which includes symptoms of OCD.  Despite being a...

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Good Deed # 112 of 150 – Volunteer Search & Rescue Assist

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Volunteer Search & Rescue Assist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Volunteer Search & Rescue Assist is a registered not for profit organization willing to help with the search and rescue of a missing person.  Be it your child, your...

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Good Deed # 111 of 150 – Gilda Club

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Gilda Club of  Simcoe Muskoka, ON

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Gilda’s Club Barrie is a free program of social and emotional support for anyone who is feeling the impact of cancer. Gilda´s Club is a place to find inspiration in a...

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Good Deed # 110 of 150 – National Suicide Prevention

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

National Suicide Prevention, Canada

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It is estimated that each day in Canada, 11 people end their life and 210 make a suicide attempt. Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social, and ethnic boundaries. The...

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Good Deed # 109 of 150 – Wilmot Family Resource Centre

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Wilmot Family Resource Centre, New Hamburg, ON

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Wilmot Family Resource Centre Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1980. Our mission is to provide programs of excellence to improve the...

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Good Deed # 108 of 150 – Battling a Brain Tumor

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Family Battling a Brain Tumor, Belleville, ON

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In October of 2015, Teresa was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had also spread to her Lymph nodes.  It was been a rough year and a half, her health went up...

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Good Deed # 107 of 150 – Alzheimer Society of Canada

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

Alzheimer Society of Canada

Septemeber 5, 2017

Behind every person with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health...

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Good Deed # 106 of 150 – Backpack Project for Indigenous Students

150 Good Deeds in 150 Days 2017.

BackPack Project for Indigenous Students, Waterloo Region, ON

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This program seeks to honour our community members who are continuing their journey in schooling, regard00less of their age or placement in life....