Be Strong and Rock On,’ Andrew Banar encourages: Wednesday January 25th , 2012 — by: Natalie Hamilton
Andrew Banar was in for an unexpected thrill when the Barenaked Ladies’ frontman pulled on one of the T-shirts the youth designed and hopped on stage. ……………………………. More
Andrew Banar paving the way towards fulfilling a dream
Friday January 20, 2012 — Natalie Hamilton
While listening to his cousin talk about living in residence, pub nights and increased independence, Andrew Banar’s eyes widened with excitement.
He wanted to go to college too. ……………………………. More
Andrew will be at the Tecumseh Mall on January 28th & 29th (mall hours) selling his cool ” Be Strong Rock On” shirts along with many other designs and donating to Community Living Essex County. Stop by and see what he has and make sure you bring you smiles along to get your picture taken with the artist. Andrew enjoys meeting new people and seeing them wear his shirts.
Andrew will be attending the W.E. Care For Kids Under The Big Top Kids Gala on February 3rd. He will be selling his shirts along with a special design that the volunteers will be wearing that evening. He is very excited to be teaming up with such an amazing group that helps many children within our community. For tickets call 519-254-5544 ext. 52850
It’s been great to meet so many wonderful people over the past year! Our family would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! oh and a Rocking On New Year! 
Andrew’s last event for the year was at Windsor Regional Hospital. He always supports Project HOPE while selling his shirts there. When we were finished for the day we went up to the paediatric unit at the hospital to visit with Patrick a friend of Andrew’s. Thanks for all the smile’s and have a Merry Christmas everyone!
Andrew was at the Amherstburg Wal Mart selling his shirts and donating to the Children’s Miracle Network once again. I think that he will be running that store one day lol. The associates at the store are always a pleasure to be around and Andrew enjoyed helping out at the return’s counter with the employee’s. Thanks to everyone that came out to get some cool Christmas gifts and to take some pictures with Andrew.
Friends always enjoy sharing pictures with us. Here are some new photo’s to enjoy. Remember to keep e-mailing us pictures to add to our site please.
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Congratulations to Abbey Brown & Dell White for winning the Sydney Crosby & Roberto Luongo autographed hockey jerseys. Thanks to everyone that entered the draw and supported some great charities.
We were at the Leamington Wal Mart store selling Andrew’s shirts and supporting the Children’s Miracle Network. Thanks to the many people that stopped by and purchased some great Christmas gifts. Here are some pictures from the weekend.
It is always great seeing friends and making new one’s. It is great seeing everyone!
On November 18th Andrew presented a cheque for $500.00 to W.E. Care For Kids Foundation at the annual wrap up event. His donation will help the paediatric units at our local hospitals (Windsor Regional, Hotel Dieu Grace and Leamington Memorial Hospitals).
Andrew had a great time at the Holy Cross Craft show this weekend. Everyone he met was excited about his cool designs and storey. He especially had a great time meeting the students that helped out at the event. Thanks for a showing Andrew the great school spirit that Holy Cross students have. All of you Rock!
Andrew is paying it forward by raffling off official and signed Sidney Crosby and Roberto Luongo hockey jerseys, that were donated to him from an anonymous supporter. With every purchase of one of Andrew’s cool designs, fans got to enter for the draw. Well the time has come and Andrew has drawn the names of 2 lucky people. Stay tuned for the names & pictures of the winners.
Group Hug Apparel is proud to announce an exciting new retail partnership with Love Bug Children’s Shop in Leamington, Ontario. The store will carry a select assortment of toddler versions of Andrew’s cool rock on apparel.
Love Bug specializes in clothing, gifts and toys for babies and children up to size T4.
You can visit Love Bug Children’s Shop at: 275 Erie St. S (Shoppers Plaza) Leamington ON, N8H 3C4 or call 519-326-9776 for more info. Shown with Andrew is Jennifer Menard, owner.
