The CSSS Cavendish is looking for volunteers for its long term care facilities to help with recreational activities, friendly visiting, medical escorts and feeding. Volunteers are also needed on occasions to help with reception and clerical tasks.

To volunteer, the person needs to have good interpersonal skils, speak English and functional French, is able to give two to four hours per week, and attend compulsory training. A police check is mandatory and character references are required.

Two volunteer information meetings will be held on May 23 at 1:30pm, and May 24 at 9:30am.

For more information or to register, please call 514-484-7878 ext. 3146.

The Generations Foundation hosts its 'Jump for Joy Breakfast' to raise funds for its healthy meals programs for underpriveldged kids.

Come by the Buffet La Stanza restaurant to enjoy a 50-item buffet breakfast for only $10 a person. Participate in a silent auction for your chance to win fabulous prizes! 

100% of the proceeds benefit Generations Foundation, a registered charity that provides healthy breakfast, hot lunch and snacks to over 7700 children in 96 schools and learning centers daily without charge.  

For more information, visit generationsfoundation.com or call call (514) 933-8585.

To make a donation to Generations Foundation, click here. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

The goal of the Richard “Big Daddy” Murphy Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament is to raise funds for the Children's Wish Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favourite wish for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.  The first time this poker tournament took place, it raised almost $4,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation, Now, working into its fourth year, has raised over $23,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation. To play in the Richard “Big Daddy” Murphy Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament entry is only $40, with limited amount of entries available. $10 from each registration will be donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation in Richard Murphy’s name.

The poker tournament also features a raffle with prizes that include a 47-inch Flat Screen Television, a BBQ and a 7” tablet. The price of each raffle ticket is $5 each and all the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation. If you have any questions about the tournament or to register to play please e-mail Joyce Crandall at joycecrandall@videotron.ca or by phone at (514) 797-6569. For more information about how to get involved with this fundraiser, please contact Madonna Breen at (514) 366-0264.

About Richard “Big Daddy” Murphy
Richard was not only a father to a son and two step-daughters, he was a BIG DADDY to everyone.  Whether it was a friend, a friends child, a friend of a friend of a friend, he was everyone’s big daddy. Everyone looked up to him, everyone respected him. He was always surrounded by children, he cared so much for everyone’s children. He wanted and needed to see children succeed. I don’t think there is a child who knows him that didn’t hear positive words from him. Every week-end you would see Richard at one of the parks watching children play football. He was always willing to give whatever he could. He was very concerned with contributing to society. Richard always made a point to ask what was going on in their lives and I don’t think you can find anyone who knew Richard that disliked him. He was loved by everyone. He was a very special man.

About Richard “Big Daddy” Murphy Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
On October 28^th, 2007, Richard “Big Daddy” left an ache in each and everyone’s heart who knew him. In January 2010, Madonna (Richard’s wife) and I were standing outside the Royal Canadian Legion in Verdun when I asked her how the golf tournament was going that she wanted to do in Richard’s name. She told me that it didn’t look good and asked how else she could keep his name alive. I mentioned a poker tournament, though I didn’t know how it would turn out. I should have known that anything bearing Richard’s name would be a great success. Everyone loved him.

The first year we had support from about 20 friends and family, last year we doubled that number and this year we will probably double that number again. Everyone is getting involved. His friends and family are more than happy to help.

Though Richard is not with us today, by working on this fundraiser and writing and hearing his name over and over again, it feels like he is not far away. I know that he is looking down on us and smiling and we all know he had a beautiful smile.

About The Children’s Wish of Canada
Established in 1984, Children's Wish is a national non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favourite wish for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Since its inception, the Children's Wish Foundation has granted more than 18,000 wishes to children and their families and fulfills approximately 1,000 wishes annually -- granting nearly three wishes everyday -- each being an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of that particular child. The foundation has never refused a wish to an eligible child.

Tickets $125

Benefiting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital

Website: http://jghfoundation.akaraisin.com/vivoautomoda
Info: 514-340-8222 ext. 3986

Guests will enjoy a gourmet cocktail dînatoire, fun entertainment and a glamorous fashion show featuring Megha Sandhu, Miss Teen Canada 2012, all in collaboration with top designer boutiques in Montreal. Orla Johannes and Geneviève Guérard will host this special event in style.