OUR CHARITIES
Cystinosis Research Foundation
We collaborate with the USA based Cystinosis Research Foundation’s Scientific Review Board to identify “qualified donees” who are leading cutting edge research in North America and around the world. Together, along with other Canadian families we have committed over $750,000 to Cystinosis Research resulting in unparalleled advancements into better treatments. Advancements in stem cell therapies have resulted in a cure in mice, and human trials started in 2019 with its first patient. The impact of this therapy has the potential to cure patients affected by the other 40+ other lysosome disorders affecting missions around the world.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
To donate directly to our campaign “Allies for Andrew” hosted by the ForeFathers, please click here.
the Mikey Network – Mikey’s Kids Program
The Forefathers – JCFG Memorial Golf Tournament will once again direct the “heart” portion of proceeds from in 2019 to The Mikey’s Kids Program. Our partnership with the Mikey Network has already funded over a dozen portable AED’s for children with critical heart issues who would otherwise not have been able to leave the hospital. We want to help more children live a great life in the comfort of their own homes.
Children’s Wish Foundation
This year we could not raise funds on hole #4 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. We will however be takin a portion of this years funds and directing it to them. This amazing organization raises funds in order to grant wishes to children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We look forward to seeing you at Hole #4 again in 2021.
We collaborate with the USA based Cystinosis Research Foundation’s Scientific Review Board to identify “qualified donees” who are leading cutting edge research in North America and around the world. Together, along with other Canadian families we have committed over $750,000 to Cystinosis Research resulting in unparalleled advancements into better treatments. Advancements in stem cell therapies have resulted in a cure in mice, and human trials started in 2019 with its first patient. The impact of this therapy has the potential to cure patients affected by the other 40+ other lysosome disorders affecting missions around the world.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
To donate directly to our campaign “Allies for Andrew” hosted by the ForeFathers, please click here.
the Mikey Network – Mikey’s Kids Program
The Forefathers – JCFG Memorial Golf Tournament will once again direct the “heart” portion of proceeds from in 2019 to The Mikey’s Kids Program. Our partnership with the Mikey Network has already funded over a dozen portable AED’s for children with critical heart issues who would otherwise not have been able to leave the hospital. We want to help more children live a great life in the comfort of their own homes.
Children’s Wish Foundation
This year we could not raise funds on hole #4 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. We will however be takin a portion of this years funds and directing it to them. This amazing organization raises funds in order to grant wishes to children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We look forward to seeing you at Hole #4 again in 2021.