Upcoming Fundraising Events for
The James Fund |
Wild Wing Restaurants
until July 10, 2009
Wild Wing Restaurants across Ontario have a goal of raising $50,000 for The James Fund!
Enjoy a great dinner and support our cause. |
James Fund Golf Classic
July 6, 2009
at beautiful Kawartha Golf & Country Club in Peterborough, On. Hosted by Michael Burgess. Proceeds to support the James Fund Neuroblastoma Family Retreat. Click here for details and a registration form. |
Heatwave Toronto (the big one!)
July 11 & 12, 2009
Toronto's largest beach volleyball tournament, Ashbridges Bay, Toronto, On
About 3,000 people playing volleyball for The James Fund! |
Walk/Run for The James Fund
November 1, 2009
at Trent University in Peterborough, On
Join us for the 4th annual, or pledge a neuroblastoma family which is participating in honour of their child. Details coming soon. Would you like to host a Walk/Run in your community? Our goal is to become a national event. |
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Barbara's Butterflies
The Pagliuso family started Barbara’s Butterflies to raise funds to find a cure for neuroblastoma, and to raise awareness. In 3 short weeks they raised $7,000 for The James Fund and are planning future events.
Web site coming soon. |
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Matthew Hower Fundraising
Matthew's supporters in Winnipeg are going gangbusters with various fundraising, like their Prairie Social, Manitoba Marathon and special help from friends at St. Ignatius School. Together they have raised over $75,000 in Matthew's name.
Follow the Hower's story
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Sam's Day
The Sam's Day family fun event was established by the Lack family as a special kind of birthday celebration for their son, Sam, who has battled neuroblastoma. Sam's Day has raised in excess of $100,000 for The James Fund and is funding the Sam Lack Drug Discovery Project at SickKids.
www.samsday.org
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Sydney and Georgia HOPE Fund
Sydney is raising money to find a cure for her little sister Georgia who has neuroblastoma. Sydney and her Mom are making bracelets together, which have already raised over $20,000 for The James Fund. We are also proud to congratulate Sydney for winning the 2006 Spirit Award at SickKids. PS to Sydney ... Tom Hanks is wearing one of your bracelets, and so is Mike Fisher, Michael Burgess and some of the NHL Oldtimers!
Read Georgia's Blog |
Other Neuroblastoma Fundraising Events
Aidan's Quest Fund August 17, 2009
Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament
Shania's Sunflower of Hope
Sunday in the Park with Lilah
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Elegant Vending ... Indeed!
Green Wood Gems Inc. makes beautifully-crafted, wooden gumball machines and gives a portion of sales to The James Fund. Watch your gumball gracefully wind its way down a wooden track and hop down a xylophone. These machines are
a fascination for "kids" of all ages.
Green Wood Gems is currently looking for locations across Canada to host new machines.
If you would like to host one of these popular attractions at your store, restaurant or recreational facility, visit www.vendingmachinecharity.com
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An Update from The James Fund
2008 was a remarkable year of growth for The James Fund. Together with our supporters, we raised over $1.2M from James Fund donors, events and family fundraising.
As well, researchers at the James Birrell Laboratories at SickKids have:
· Received an additional $1.5M in funding from outside agencies, leveraged from projects initiated by $30,000 James Fund seed grants
· Taken the top neuroblastoma research award in the world
· Performed innovative and novel research projects in 6 countries
· Lectured to, and trained, research groups globally
· Published 5 more papers in leading scientific journals worldwide (total now at 25)
· Been appointed to 6 committees to neuroblastoma research and treatment
· Collaborated with researchers studying brain tumors and leukemia
· Started a clinical program at SickKids
· Begun one clinical trial, with another opening in 2009.
We are truly grateful to each of you who have supported our cause and become part of our story. You have done some excellent work, and provided an immeasurable amount of hope to families fighting neuroblastoma.
Most sincerely,
Thank you!
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About James' Web site
This is the story of a young boy named James Birrell, who had just turned eight years old
when he died of cancer. He had been battling terminal cancer since he was three.
James' incredible story was told through regular e-mail updates by his father,
Syd Birrell. Syd's compelling Updates were forwarded to people around the world. Now,
James' story is also available through Syd's book "Ya Can't Let Cancer Ruin Your Day".
In a desperate attempt to save James, the Birrell family started The James Fund for Neuroblastoma
Research at SickKids to find new treatment options which could save James from this rare and deadly
form of cancer. Since his death in 2001, The James Fund has become Canada's leading
neuroblastoma initiative and has helped SickKids Hospital become a global leader in neuroblastoma
research.
This is also the story of many neuroblastoma families who are joining together to raise funds to save their own children. It is our sincere hope that this website will help you understand the challenges faced by children
and their families as they fight this deadly disease, and will inspire you to help stop the suffering of
neuroblastoma children around the world.
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The James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research
at SickKids
Honorary Patron Tom Hanks
Heatwave Events
Beach volleyball in Oshawa, Toronto, Peel and Vaughan, On.
Our largest supporter, which events have raised over $1M for
The James Fund. We are truly grateful for all your support.
Exotic Car Ride
June 6 , 2009
Powerade Centre in Brampton, On
Racing around a course in exotic cars and raising $3,160 for neuroblastoma research. Many thanks to our friends at ILR Car Control School, Exotic Car Club and the Powerade Centre.
Sam's Day Rock N' Bowl
June 6, 2009
Prime Time Bowling, Burlington, On
Family fun event with bowling, entertainment, food, silent auction, crafts, tattoos, balloon creations raising $43,000!
Green Train March
April 25, 2009
Peterborough Armouries, On
Members of the armed forces (who share our love of the colour green!) marched through town, remembering James and
raising funds.
California Wine Fair
April 6, 2009
at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto
A sumptuous wine tasting with silent auction to benefit The James Fund.
Caps for Cancer
Feb 11 - Mar 18, 2009
Sansom Jr. High School, Calgary
Pay a toonie and support
Davis Weisner during his
neuroblastoma treatment.
Walk/Run for
The James Fund
Syd vs. The Kid
November 8, 2008
Congratulations to Syd Birrell and Doug Harris-Lowe for reaching their goals! This event raised $45,000 and we are now looking for volunteers for the 2009 organizing committee.
Toshiba Celebrity Golf Classic
August 18, 2008
Thank you to the many celebs and supporters who gave their hearts to our cause; to Toshiba for their generous support; and to our wonderful nb volunteers for their enthusiastic participation.
James Fund Golf Classic
July 21, 2008
After torrential downpours the skies opened and gave us a wonderful afternoon of great golfing and fun. We raised $63,000 in support of the James Fund Neuroblastoma Family Retreat! Many thanks to everyone who supported this wonderful event.
Exotic Car Day
June 22, 2008
Wow, what a blast! We raced around a track in a Ferrari, Porche and Lotus. Thanks to
Ian Law Car Control School and
GTA Exotics for raising $3,000 for The James Fund.
Songs for Hope
hosted by
Michael Burgess
May 29, 2008
This exclusive dinner at
Romagna Mia Ristorante in Toronto marked the official launch of the James Birrell Endowment Fund. Hosted by Michael Burgess, the evening netted almost $90,000 and was dubbed by one guest as "the most fun event I have ever attended".
The Green Train March
Apr 12, 2008
Peterborough, On
Troops from the Armed Forces marched through Peterborough, raising over $1,000.
Invado Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
Apr 5, 2008
Bowmanville, On
And oh what fun they had!
Don't miss the second annual.
Family Day Public Skate
Feb 18, 2008
The Sports Village, Vaughan, On.
What a beautiful way to spend Family Day! In support of the Wells/Curtis family, raising
$3,500 for Kyle's Fight.
Icewave Volleyball Tournament
Feb, 2008
at Beach Blast in Toronto, On.
This indoor beach volleyball tournament raised an astounding $93,000 for The James Fund!!
Many thanks to Rosanne and Alan, and everyone who supported this event. Your efforts have officially taken The James Fund to
over $2M in funds raised!
Walk/Run for
The James Fund
Honorary Chair Mike Fisher, Ottawa Senators
Nov 4, 2007
Trent University Peterborough, On.
What a blast! About 180 participants, including 40 neuroblastoma family members, raised just under $37,000 and the highlight of the day was Mike addressing the crowd.
Proceeds in memory of Elgin Fraser of Ottawa, who lost his fight to Neuroblastoma at age 3, will help fund a joint neuroblastoma research project between The James Fund and The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Ottawa Sun - Sep 29 '07
See photos of the Walk/Run
CanadaWide for Cancer
In 2006, David Visschedyk rode across Canada to raise money for The James Fund. Read more ...
Syd with Student Team SickKids at Heatwave 2006, Toronto's largest volleyball tournament, raising just under $100,000.
Space Mouse is at SickKids
Created by The Walt Disney Co.,
and dedicated to
The James Fund, Tom Hanks'
six-foot tall Mickey Mouse statue is now on permanent display in the
Garden Patio at SickKids.
Thank you MDS Nordion!
Read more ...
Syd Birrell, Mickey Mouse and
Space Mouse in New York, 2005 |
