Author Archives: Karen

Trip from Oakville

Lex and Noland from Oakville spotted Andrew at the Leamington Subway and wanted a picture. Their wonderful mom purchased some of Andrew’s shirts in Brampton at a convention we were attending and they love them! You made Andrew’s day.

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Jeff Burrows annual t2b drum a thon

Jeff Burrows annual T2B drum a thon was once again a success! Some amazing performers hit the stage every couple of hours to help support Jeff’s 24 hour marathon for a great cause. We are always proud to attend and … Continue reading

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Group Hug Apparel in Tennessee

Andrew’s first Guitar Jack & Big Head arrived in Tennessee & you both look wonderful!

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KPS – STEPS vendor craft fair

Andrew sold his shirts at the Kingsville HIgh School STEPS craft show this weekend. Supporting the special education of students with special needs at the school was the main focus. It was a great success and a wonderful time was … Continue reading

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Group Hug goes to Vegas

Thanks Dan (Andrew’s cousin) for taking your “Rock On” shirt to Vegas with you and for finding some friends to pose with Awesome!

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Guitar Jack

Guitar Jack is now available on line. Check out Andrew’s latest drawing

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Best Buddies ~ Rise School of Houston

Best Buddies ~ Rise School of Houston – Come on everyone, this will make your day. Thank you Melanie Tew Duncan for sharing it with us

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Group Hug – Busch Gardens Florida

This fine young man Carter has travelled to Busch Gardens in Tampa Florida with his family and is sporting one of Andrew’s designs “Jack’s Big Head”. Thanks Carter for taking us with you on your vacation.

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Ontario Association for Developmental Education – conference 2013

Andrew had a great time at the OADE conference selling his shirts, meeting sooooo many people and of course having some fun too A BIG thank you to all the wonderful people that stopped by the booth to purchase some … Continue reading

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Be Strong Rock On – documentary

This documentary is about my son Andrew Banar. He is 22 years old and was born with Down Syndrome and has been challenged with many of the associated health issues. With the help of our family Andrew has started his … Continue reading

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Windsor Social Magazine

Windsor Social Magazine wrote about Andrew and Group Hug Apparel for April 2013 issue – Thank you Windsor Social for sharing his story with others. Read more………..

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Historic temple in Cambodia

Here is a photo of my dad on his recent travels, at a historic temple in Cambodia, wearing one of Andrew’s shirts. Angkor Wat lies 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) north of the modern town of Siem Reap, and a short … Continue reading

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Guitar Jack

Thanks Kimberly for sending us a picture of you wearing Guitar Jack. It looks awesome!

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Family portrait time :)

All wearing our Group Hug Apparel – thank you Overholt family!

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Easter Fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden

Andrew & his mom were at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens this past Saturday selling his Group Hug Apparel with proceeds benefiting Community Living Essex County summer day camp program. Thank you to everyone that stopped by to say hello and help … Continue reading

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