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The Ontario Prader-Willi Association is a registered non-profit charity organization, established in 1982.

CHARITABLE #:
11906 8203 RR0001

 

Events


UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Annual Conference/Meeting 2008

Click here for more information


 

PAST EVENTS

 

When? Saturday June 21, 2008

Where? The Zoo in Toronto

Thank you so much to all who participated in this event! We hope you enjoyed your day at the zoo!

 

Thank you to our corporate sponsors:


K & G Group


IRP - Industrial Rubber Products


Best Made Toys

Joanna & Paul Pearl and Family


Bids ‘n Bites –Lunch & Silent Auction
Sunday, April 6th, 2008

THANK YOU...
to those who donated fantastic auction items and to those who attended.

It was another great day!


Shadow Lake Camp

Sunday May 27th, 2007 - Friday June 1st, 2007

&

Sunday May 25th, 2008 - Friday May 30th, 2008


Congratulations Gary & Alan Williams!
You're an inspiration to us all!

Running for Prader-Willi Syndrome

On May 14th 2006, Gary and Alan Williams, along with a group of runners from Mississauga, ran in the 3rd Annual Mississauga Marathon in support of Prader-Willi Syndrome and the Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (OPWSA)...

Raising $2420.00 for Prader-Willi Syndrome!

Read more about this amazing fundraising effort in this article from Mississauga's Network Magazine, written by Gary Williams: click here to open


Peel Regional Police (Athletic Association) Charity Hockey Tournament

The Peel Regional Police amateur Athletic Association recently hosted the international Police Hockey Tournament in Brampton. This event draws Police hockey teams, Corporate sponsorship and fundraising initiatives.
 
The Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association was selected as one of three charities receiving funds raised through the tournament.

$4000.00 was presented to OPWSA members Jenna Bouwkamp with PWS (age 4) and mom Lindsay Bouwkamp at a hockey game between the Peel Regional Police and members selected from the Ontario government.

Our sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to Acting Superintendant Brian Adams and the Peel Regional Police.



EVENT: A family fun and awareness day at the Toronto Zoo! Participants raised money for Prader-Willi Syndrome, saw the animals and took part in the activities.

"We would like to THANK all those who participated in the very first Zoo-A-Thon.Please congratulate yourself if you donated or raised money or just came out for the day to show your support. Prader-Willi Syndrome is now that much closer to becoming a thing of the past. Not only were funds raised for Prader-Willi Syndrome, but many people that didn't know anything about the syndrome now do, thanks to you! We handed out PWS pamplets to all those interested, and some that weren't. IT WAS A GREAT DAY! Thank you!" - Lindsay Bouwkamp, OPWSA Zoo-A-Thon Co-Ordinator

Come back soon for more Events information.

 

 

 

   
 

This OPWSA website is intended to provide information only - not to diagnose or advocate particular treatment options. The diagnosis and treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome should be made through a qualified medical professional. Thus, it is strongly urged that patients do not change treatment without first consulting their doctor.  
Web design courtesy of Jennifer Gignac. Site updated & maintained by OPWSA. 2006