If you caught Max Keeping’s visit to the Doc and Woody Show this morning, you’re aware of the urgent need for school supplies for less fortunate kids heading back to school in just a couple of short weeks.

Over 4,000 kids will be without so much as the basics (pencils, paper, geometry sets… BACKPACKS)!

Max effectively brought this to light for us and we’re only too happy to assist in spreading the word.

Tools 4 School is an effort led by Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa (CAYFO) and more detailed information on how you can help can be found at their website.

CTV Ottawa‘s website also contains information and a video report on Tools 4 School.

This coming Monday, August 23rd, Bass Line Station is hosting a Casino Night with all proceeds to the Doc and Woody Fund for the Operating Rooms at CHEO.

Craps, Poker, and Black Jack! Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door!

Bass Line Station has continually supported our cause as well as many others in the community.  The map below shows the location (2557 Baseline Road).

For more info… call (613) 721-7771‎

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On that note, a big thanks to Corey Grinnell and his family & friends who staged a summer party near Manotick for about 150 friends last weekend.  They raised $1400 for our fund. I can only guess that one of the biggest attractions is what is pictured below!

This morning on the Doc and Woody Show, a new character was born.  As a result of discovering Eric The Intern’s fear of heights and the ensuing discussion over an Easter Seals fundraiser where everyday folks can be a superhero for a day, it was decided that Eric, on the day of his annual meat delivery, would become FATMAN, Reluctant Superhero and that he will repel down the North Tower of The Delta Hotel (361 Queen Street) on September 27th for Easter Seals.

(From The Media Release)

 Easter Seals Drop Zone Ottawa, presented by Morguard Investments, is one of 12 cities to host a Drop Zone event in
2010. Nationally over 2,300 brave rappellers have taken part in Easter Seals Drop Zone events from coast to coast
raising over $3.76 million for individuals with physical disabilities since the event’s inception in 2005.
Proceeds from the Easter Seals Drop Zone Ottawa event will help Easter Seals Ontario assist families of kids with
physical disabilities with the purchase of costly mobility equipment and communication devices. By providing financial
assistance, Easter Seals performs an essential service to families who might not otherwise have the resources to
obtain this equipment. Easter Seals also owns and operates two fully accessible camp properties and is recognized as
an industry leader in providing specialized recreation programs for kids with physical disabilities at Easter Seals
camps.

You can sponsor FATMAN here!

If you would like to sign up and repel, click here!

Here’s a video sample of what it’s all about!



If you’re wondering about Eric’s Superhero costume, our seamstress is on it!