The Fundraisers: Janie Bilson
Starting off her time with the Renfrew Victoria Hospital's Auxiliary by helping out at the gift shop, Janie Bilson is now their President and oversees raising and handling the funds that help keep RVH well equipped and up-to-date. Founded in 1945, the Auxiliary features around 30...
May 04, 2023
The Fundraisers: Beyond the Crystal Cauldron
A "purpose driven business" that has just gotten underway is making small contributions to help people in our community with each live show they put on. Beyond the Crystal Cauldron owners Kayla Pilon and Chris Kyte say that giving back to the community is baked in to ho...
May 04, 2023
The Fundraisers - Julie Villamere
For job seekers in Renfrew, Julie Villamere is a familiar sight as the Employment Services Manager at the Renfrew's ontrac Employment Resource Centre. However, Julie can also be found in the community raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research and treatment. Her advoca...
May 04, 2023
The Fundraisers: Nancy Dunbar
Nancy Dunbar and her family were touched by the care that her sister, Patricia, received after Hospice Renfrew took her into their care around 14 years ago, and since then have been frequent and regular supports of the cause. While you can usually see them at the annual Hike for ...
May 04, 2023
The Fundraisers: Micheline Blondin
After seeing the success of Teachers Against Poverty in Arnprior, a group of teachers in the Renfrew area got together in hopes of taking that same formula and using it to benefit people in need close to home. Micheline Blondin says TAP Renfrew's main goal is that of any teacher:...
May 04, 2023