This Story (see details below) has hit very close to home for many of us at Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers.  We are doing what we can to raise some money to help this family out.

We are auctioning off two tickets to the Ottawa Senators game on January 26th, 2010 against the New Jersey Devils.  The seats are numbers 13 and 14, section 322, Row P , and also come with a parking pass to lot #7. The face value on the tickets is $36.64 each. To bid, you can tweet with #faucherauction in it, or email me at coryy@rhodeswilliams.com or send me a facebook message.  Really just contact me with your bid and I will do my best to update details of the highest bid here.  I will accept bids until 10 am tomorrow, and the highest bid at that time will be the winner and will need to pick up the tickets at our office by 4:30.

This is a great cause for someone close to home who needs our help - please bid.  Thanks

Starting Bid = Bidding Closed

Rene Faucher Trust Fund

As many of you are aware, a very dear friend, father, brother and husband in our community, Rene Faucher suffered severe injuries due to an unfortunate incident in a pickup hockey game this past Sunday. He went into the boards head first, and suffered a major spinal cord injury. He underwent surgery late into the evening on Sunday and was told on Monday morning he should not expect to walk again. 

Many of us can only imagine what we would do in a situation like this. It is terrible and tragic. Rene and Dianne (his wife) have three small children under the age of 5. Like most families, Rene and Dianne are not in a position to cope with the financial burden ahead. Unfortunately, they do not have long-term disability insurance. Most of you know Rene and Dianne well, but for those of you who do not, they are the type of people that truly make a difference in our community. They are caring and giving beyond belief. Dianne has been raising money for various charities in Ottawa for the past 10 years. Now is our time to return the favour. 

I would ask you to reach into your hearts and only imagine if you were in this situation how grateful you would be to have the help of the people who love you and the support of your local community. Please donate today to help this amazing family that really needs our support. Every donation counts and will make a difference.

http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100121/OTT_Disabled_100121/20100121/?hub=OttawaHome

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=ts&gid=255062743546

http://www.faucherdouglastrustfund.com