Spring into Action with Golf4Life, Spring 50/50 Tickets & What’s Happening in May
Tickets Available for our Spring 50/50!
Ticket Sales for the Spring 2025 50/50 Raffle in support of The Mark Preece Family House start TODAY!
Tickets are on sale until June 11th at Midnight and the draw will be held at Noon on June 12th.
1 for $15.00 | 3 for $40.00 | 5 for $60.00 | 10 for $100.00
The winner receives half of the pot and The Mark Preece Family House receives the other half.
By purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets, not only could you win the grand cash prize, but more importantly, you will be helping us continue to provide support and care to people in need.
"Patients heal at HGH. Families heal at MPFH"
Gerrit Dykhouse was a Hyperbaric patient who was recently staying at The Mark Preece Family House. Here are a few of his reflections on his stay.
I’ve been privileged to stay at the MPFH twice now, both times for six weeks. I received Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy to treat radiation damage from cancer treatments. I’m what’s referred to at the MPFH as a “hyperbaric”. Definitely not demeaning. Just a category I guess. Maybe even some love.
MPFH is an oasis and haven for individuals and families that are dealing with incredibly difficult medical situations. Many are grieving and facing very difficult challenges. Lots of fear. MPFH provides a shelter and home where “we” can be supported by the committed staff and each other. MPFH gives us a place to share our stories and support each other.
At MPFH we become part of a family. We bond. And although this “family” is constantly changing, as it should be, relationships are often intense, personal and emotional. Tears and hugs are not uncommon and not everyone’s story has a happy ending.
The usual routine involves daily shuttling to the Hamilton General Hospital, next door, or other treatment centres for any multitude of physical maladies such as burn victims, brain bleeds, stroke and cancer, etc., etc. The list goes on and on and it’s never good.
Evenings at MPFH are often when we come together in the kitchen/dining area. It is common that a meal is provided to us by a group of caring individuals. Delicious meals for our physical sustenance and conversation for our emotional support. Only by being together can we achieve this unique and immensely beneficial scenario.
Patients heal at HGH. Families heal at MPFH. MPFH provides all that and it is appreciated.
Time is Running Out to Register and Sponsor!
Golf4Life 2025 is May 29th at Flamborough Hills Golf Club!
Join us for a day of golf, networking, and giving back at the 2025 Golf4Life Tournament! This exciting event isn’t just about great golf—it’s about making a difference. All proceeds support the Mark Preece Family House, providing accommodations for families with loved ones receiving medical care.
Top 3 Wish List Items
The Mark Preece Family House is requesting donations of items from from our wish list.
Our top 3 items are:
- Food Basics Gift Cards (to support Thyme For Dinner)
- WalMart or Costco Gift Cards
- K-Cup Coffee Pods
Who's hosting Thyme for Dinner?
Here’s what we had cooking in April!
Thyme For Dinner had a great April!
The Rockton Lions Club (April 2), Christian Public Service (Canada) (April 7, 14, & 21), and the Retired Nurses of St. Joe’s (April 30) all returned for their regular dinners.
Our Executive Director, Patti Majcher was joined by her family (April 9) to make BBQ chicken sandwiches and new provider Clergy Curling hosted a delicious roast beef dinner (April 8).
Volunteers from the YMCA Newcomer Youth Mentorship Program, led by Marisa Mariella, returned this month (April 22 & 24). Current and former guests hosted their own Thyme For Dinners, including pulled pork from Janet Vandenbeukel & Arlene Veenstra (April 17), Kerri Withers (April 28) and Jackie Cunningham, who cooked for the house 4 times (April 11, 18, 19, & 29), including an amazing Easter breakfast! We also received a donated roast beef dinner from the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (April 25).
Thank you to all these incredible groups and individuals for providing delicious, home-cooked meals for our families at a time when they need it most.
Click on the link below if you or your business would like to support this much-loved program.
Thank you for Adopting a Day!
Our recent & upcoming Adopt-A-Day donors:
April 2: Donated by Cheryl Sajkowski
For my wonderful husband Steve, you are so missed.
April 12: Donated by Neil & Linda Smith
To our Dad and Papa, Joseph Falco, we miss you every day.
April 25: Donated by Lucy Morin
In loving memory of my husband Phillip on his heavenly birthday.
April 27: Roxanne Widdicombe
In memory of Mike on his birthday
April 29: Sandy & Jane Craik
Happy Birthday Jane Craik!
May 3: Marylin Birchell
In loving memory of a dear sister, Carolyn
May 15: Doug & Markie Smith
In memory of Boo Smith