Jeff Burrows 6th Annual Drumarathon

Talented & amazing, Jeff Burrows once again drummed his way through the annual 24 hour Drumarathon with proceeds benefiting Transitions To Betterness. Participating along side him this year were some wonderful and talented musicians that helped support the cause and kept Jeff drumming along to his last minutes of the event. Congratulations on this years event and thank you for having Andrew participate in more ways than one. He loves selling his shirts and donating to your cause every year and of course playing with the bands :) Thank you Gene Schillings for sharing some great pictures you took of Andrew on stage.

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Andrew & Father Chris Quinlan

21 years ago, Father Chris Quinlan baptized Andrew. It was wonderful to be able to visit with him last week.

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Friends

Thanks for sending us some picture’s for our website. We love seeing friends from around the world wearing Andrew’s designs.

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Jeff Burrows Annual Drum a thon

Look for Andrew selling his shirts at the Annual Drum A Thon for T2B. It is always a great time.

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Bellewoods Broadway Benefit Concert

Andrew was invited to Bellewood Elementary school Broadway Benefit Concert to sell his shirts this past week. Students show cased their talents by singing, acting, dancing and playing instruments. What an amazing night it was. Funds from this event will help J. R. Nakogee Elementary School in Attawapiskatto purchase musical. Congratulations in giving the gift of music to others in need.

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Viva La Diva – Broads 5 Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Andrew had a great time at the Viva La Diva Broads Breast Cancer Fundraiser this past weekend. The musical performance was at Migration Hall in Kingsville and it was amazing! Every year Stephanie Santos along with many many many local talent put on a wonderful performance that includes singing & dancing with all proceeds benefiting the new Womens Health Centre digital mammography machine for Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Congratulations on a successful event!

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Andrew is a Canadian Down Syndrome Hero.

We received an e-mail last week in confidence from the Down Syndrome Society of Canada that Andrew was nominated and chosen out of hundred’s of entry’s to be a Canadian Down Syndrome Hero. Trying really hard not to tell anyone, the day has now arrived that we can announce it to the world! Today is World Down Syndrome Day and being honoured on this day is extra special. Congratulations to my son Andrew for all of your accomplishments. A special thank you to Shannon Tompkins for nominating Andrew for this award. We look forward to meeting you one day soon.  Read more here.

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Our Community is Wonderful!

Oh, my goodness! This is amazing and wonderful! Your kindness has brought me to tears. The communities support for Andrew is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you to Agnes, Justine and Marcovecchio Construction in Ruthven. You Rock!

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Windsor Star article – Banar is Down syndrome hero

The Windsor Star’s article on Andrew being a Canadian Down syndrome hero. Read more.

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St. Patrick’s Day at Wal Mart

Andrew had a great time selling his apparel at Wal Mart in Leamington at the end of March Break. Thank you to everyone that helped him support the Children’s Miracle Network by purchasing his cool items. Special thank you to Robin and associates. :)

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Meeting the Windsor Spitfires

Jordan Maletta from the Windsor Spitfires invited Andrew to attend March 15th’s hockey game against the London Knights. If that was not exciting enough, Andrew watched as the Spitfires won there way (2-0) to a play off spot for the fifth-consecutive year.
After the win, Andrew was escorted to the Spitfire locker room where he meet players to have pictures taken with them and receive some really cool Spitfires swag that the players autographed. Jordan signed one of his hockey sticks in the dressing room and gave it to Andrew.
We would like to send a big Thank You to the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club, Jordan and his team mates for allowing Andrew to share some time with all of you. It was a fantastic evening for our entire family. Go Spitfires!

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Colasanti’s March Break

Andrew has been busy this March Break selling his apparel at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Community Living Essex County will be supported from his sales and we would like to thank everyone that stopped by to help Andrew with his fundraising goals. Your support is always appreciated.

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Rock On for the Children’s Miracle Network

Andrew will be at Wal Mart in Leamington selling his “Be Strong Rock On” Group Hug Apparel March 17th & 18t from 10 am – 3 pm. Stop by and see his wonderful designs and help him support a great cause.

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Rock On Fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

Stop by Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens March 12th, 13th & 14th from 10 am – 3 pm and help Andrew support the Summer Initiative Program at Community Living Essex County. He will be selling his cool “Be Strong Rock On” shirts and apparel. Great gift ideas for Easter and St. Patrick’s Day.

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Hedley “Rocks On” at the WFCU

Hedley performed at the WFCU March 3rd in Windsor Ontario. Andrew was unable to attend but heard that it was an amazing show. Abbey Prier, a fan of both Andrew’s designs and the bands music thought that it was a perfect fit to give Christian Crippin (drummer) one of Andrew’s cool shirts. Here is a picture of Christian holding up his gift. Rock On !

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