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Impact Story
5 min read

“That first year of Tristan’s life it was chaos”

However, the most life-changing moment for Tristan’s family came when he was four months old and began having seizures. Heidi vividly recalls how, despite initial dismissals at her local hospital, she trusted her instincts and took Tristan to McMaster Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department.

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Daddy & Daughter Fairytale Ball

Daddy & Daughter Fairytale Ball

Fundraising Event
07/03/2026 Michelangelo's Baquet Hall – Cambridge, Ontario
Be our guest at the 13th annual Daddy & Daughter Fairytale Ball Saturday March…
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Golfi Halloween Bash

Golfi Halloween Bash

Fundraising Event
25/10/2025 Grand Olympian – Stoney Creek, Ontario
Golfi Concrete and Drain welcomes you to a night of Halloween fun in support…
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