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Saturday September 25 – 2010 Memorial Butterfly Release

A memorable day of songs, inspirational readings and hundreds of beautiful butterflies will be released in the memory of a cherished loved one. Orders for butterflies are to be received by BFOYR offices prior to August 30.

Order butterflies by phone or download and complete the order form. See flyer for details.

Butterfly Release Sponsorship Support Opportunities.


Friday October 22 – 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands

Enjoy a memorable evening of incredible entertainment and talent, as young amateur bands compete for a grand prize of $1,000 at Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts. Celebrity Judges and fans will vote to determine the 2010 winning band. See the 2010 Poster.

The Registration Form for the 2010 Battle of the Bands is now available. Download it as a PDF or Word doc.

See highlights of the 2009 Battle of the Bands.


June 2010 – 16th Annual Forget-Me-Not Golf Tournament


The 16th Annual Forget-Me-Not Tournament was a tremendous success thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, event participants and committee members. See the photo gallery.

Great weather, great friendships...great ClubLink course... and... a most enjoyable day for all. A special "thank you" is extended to our 2010 sponsors - see our the Sponsors page for a complete listing. Be sure and support our Sponsors since they are such tremendous supporters of BFOYR.

The Tournament is a premier event. Funds that are raised each year assist the many Bereaved Families of Ontario – York Region programs and services that are provided free of charge, through caring and compassionate support, to those who are grieving the death of a family member or loved one.

Plans are underway for 2011, the 17th annual event. If you wish to register now for the tournament, sponsorship, golf, dinner, auctions, sign up as a volunteer or receive information, please contact Diane Humeniuk, Community Development & Fundraising (bfoyr_info@bellnet.ca | 905-898-6265).


March 2010 - "An Evening of Song Celebrating Spring" Concert
 

Hosted Sunday March 28, 2010 at the Trinity United Church in Newmarket.

The concert featured the York Regional Police Male Chorus and The Kettleby Country Music Schoolhouse Children's Choir. The concert and fund raising event was well attended, welcoming guests from across York Region.



Bereaved Families of Ontario - York Region
17070 Yonge Street, Suite 203, Newmarket ON L3Y 8Z4
905-898-6265 · 1-800-969-6904 · (fax) 905-898-5870
bfoyr@bellnet.ca