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SUMMARY:Walk to Remember
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising is now open for our much-loved annual fundraising event\, Walk to Remember\, in partnership with The Centre for Grief and Healing Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton Peel. \nWHEN: Saturday\, September 20 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga (2268 Lakeshore Rd West) Time TBC \nImportant Note: Joining a team or setting up a fundraising page does not automatically register you to attend Walk to Remember. \nRegister here: Registration Form- Event Day \nAdditional event details: \n– Free parking is available at Lakeside Park; \n– Washrooms are onsite; \n– This is a rain or shine event; \n– Dogs are welcome\, but must be kept on a leash. If you wish to take your dog off-leash\, there is a designated off-leash area in the park. \nJoin as a team or as an individual and raise essential grief support funds for our organization\, in honour of your loved ones who are no longer here. There will be a 5K route set up at Lakeside Park in Mississauga\, as well as spaces for reflection and remembrance featuring activities from our community partners.
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/walk-to-remember-25/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 2268 Lakeshore Rd West\, Mississauga\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Trees of Light
DESCRIPTION:Every December\, we gather for our annual Trees of Light Ceremony — a warm and magical evening that brings our community together to remember and honour those we have lost.  This year\, we’re thrilled to partner with the Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO–Halton Peel) to make this cherished tradition even more meaningful and accessible to our broader grief community. \nThe evening will be filled with performances of poetry and music\, creating a space to reflect\, connect\, and commemorate the lives of our loved ones. We will conclude with the lighting of the trees\, a highlight of the ceremony\, followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to connect with each other. \nOnce again\, we are offering personalized silver tags with the name of your loved one for $35 each or $100 for three\, and gold tags for $100 each. Tag sales close on Monday\, December 1 at 12 PM\, limited blank tags will be available at the event and can be personalized on site (hand written- not printed). Each tag purchased will be placed on the trees at City Hall and remain there throughout the display into the new year (January 5th). You’ll also receive a second tag to take home as a keepsake. Any unclaimed tags will be mailed out after the event (or once the Canada Post strike is resolved). We want everyone to feel welcome at Trees of Light. If cost is a barrier\, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jsmart@bfotoronto.ca—we’re committed to making sure everyone can participate. \nClick here to register and/or order tags. If you prefer to order your tags by form or over the phone\, please call BFO-Toronto at (416) 440-0290. \nA heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor\, Scotia Wealth Management – The Farwell Group\, for their continued support\, and to Waratah Capital Advisors\, our Silver Sponsors\, for helping make this special event possible year after year\, Dignity Memorial as our annual print sponsor\, Mount Pleasant Group for sponsorship of our Hot Chocolate Station.
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/trees-of-light/
LOCATION:Toronto City Hall Rotunda\, 100 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2N2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bids of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Bids of Hope\nVirtual Silent Auction | February 17 to 27\, 2026 \nWe are proud to introduce Bids of Hope\, a virtual silent auction created in partnership with Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto. \nFrom February 17 to 27\, 2026\, our community will come together online to bid on thoughtfully donated items\, unique experiences\, and local offerings\, all in support of free\, peer-based grief support programs. \nWhy It Matters\nAt Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto\, we believe that no one should have to navigate grief alone or face financial barriers to receiving support.  Every dollar raised through Bids of Hope helps ensure our programs remain accessible\, compassionate\, and free of charge for individuals and families experiencing the loss of someone significant. \nHow You Can Get Involved\nBecome a sponsor and align your business with community care \nBid and share the auction with your network \nHelp spread the word on social media \nThe auction site will be launching soon!   In the meantime\, we welcoming sponsors who want to make a meaningful impact. \nTogether\, We Create Hope\nBids of Hope is more than a fundraiser…it’s a community coming together to ensure grief support remains available to those who need it most! \nIf you are interested in donating\, sponsoring\, or learning more\, please contact us at info@bfotoronto.ca \n……………………….. \nCLICK HERE TO START YOUR BIDS! \n……………………….. \nCheck out some of the great products and services available for bidding – MORE TO COME! \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dignity Memorial – 4 Gold Centre Ice Tickets\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Downtown Winery – 3 Bottles of Wine\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Foreign Affair Winery – 2 Bottles Wine & Complimentary Tasting Card\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				HUB Climbing – One Full Day Pass\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Be Yopa Wellness – One Month Unlimited\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Holistic Eleanor – 1 Hour Holistic Massage Session\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Body & Soul – Shining Bright Spa Package\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Downtown Sap & Relaxation – 90 Minute Ayurvedic Massage\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Into the Blu – One Blu Room Session
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/bids-of-hope/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join a one-time creative writing session with resident storyteller Patrick de Belen\, in collaboration with City Wide Commons partner Hard Feelings. \nRegistration operates on a first-come\, first-served basis and spots are limited. \nAn Eventbrite link will be sent to access this event for free. \nPlease check both your inbox and junk mail in case it gets filtered. \nFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact info@bfotoronto.ca \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Hard Feelings\, 353 Church St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 0B2\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:2026 Walk to Remember 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Walk to Remember 2026 on Saturday\, September 19\, at Lakeside Park in Mississauga. \nWalk to Remember is a family-friendly community fundraiser and remembrance event in support of the Centre for Grief and Healing (Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton/Peel). This special day brings together individuals\, families\, teams\, and community members to honour loved ones who have died while helping raise funds for free peer grief support in our community. \nParticipants can walk\, roll\, or gather in memory of someone special\, fundraise as an individual or team\, and take part in a meaningful day of connection\, reflection\, and hope. Funds raised through Walk to Remember help support free peer grief support services\, including one-to-one peer support\, peer grief support groups\, and other community-based programs for children\, youth\, adults\, and older adults. \nWhether you are participating in memory of a loved one\, supporting someone who is grieving\, or helping us make grief support more accessible\, we are so grateful to have you with us. \nREGISTER NOW\n 
URL:https://bfotoronto.ca/event/2026-walk-to-remember/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 2268 Lakeshore Rd West\, Mississauga\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Fundraiser,Outdoor,Walking
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