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A good reason to miss school
By on September 20th, 2023
Source: Dominics journey with AML A good reason to miss school We took Samantha out of school for a couple hours today to do something important.It was a chance to tell Dominic’s story.A couple weeks ago our friends at the Alberta Children’s Hospital asked if we’d be able to represent them for a cheque presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing you
By on September 3rd, 2023
Source: Dominics journey with AML Missing you The anniversary of Dominic’s death is always bound to hit hard.September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Kids are going back to school. All these reminders that he’s not here for it.Trish and I handle Sept. 3 differently. She’s strong all year and allows herself to fall apart today. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auction 2023: Better late than never?
By on August 23rd, 2023
Source: Dominics journey with AML Auction 2023: Better late than never? It’s that time of year again! Time to ask dozens upon dozens of individuals and businesses whether they’d like to support the Alberta Children’s Hospital through the annual #Dominicstrong online auction.This year’s auction will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 and end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hats off to all the superheroes
By on June 25th, 2023
Source: Dominics journey with AML Hats off to all the superheroes We do our charity work in Dominic’s memory, but events like Superhero Night are a good reminder that we do it for all the kids who get help from the Alberta Children’s Hospital.Although we’re no longer in the loop when it comes to being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Superhero Night June 24
By on June 16th, 2023
Source: Dominics journey with AML Superhero Night June 24 Here we are, halfway through the year, and a week away from Superhero Night with the Medicine Hat Mavericks, and this is the first you’re hearing from us.Better late than never?We haven’t had much to say, since we didn’t participate in Extra Life United (no online ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Venerable (then merely Rev) Noel Wygiera preached this sermon 24 years ago today on the occasion of my being formally induced into St Barnabas Anglican Church, Medicine Hat—thank you, brother Noel🙏‼️
By on June 13th, 2023
Source: GENEralities The Venerable (then merely Rev) Noel Wygiera preached this sermon 24 years ago today on the occasion of my being formally induced into St Barnabas Anglican Church, Medicine Hat—thank you, brother Noel🙏‼️ In the officiant’s words which open a service of Celebration of a New Ministry, we hear that such an occasion is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!'Twas the night after game day
By on November 7th, 2022
Source: Dominics journey with AML 'Twas the night after game day ‘Twas the night after game day and all through the land,Our dozen or so gamers did lift up their hands,And extended a thumb for it’s true you should know,Our community rose up and gave the kids quite a show.Some wore makeup or a mask ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daring game day No. 10
By on November 3rd, 2022
Source: Dominics journey with AML Daring game day No. 10 Well, it’s here! Our 10th annual Extra Life game day starts Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m. in Ballroom D at Medicine Hat Lodge. Once again we’re ready to play games for 25 hours straight in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital.To say it’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembering our hero
By on October 17th, 2022
Source: Dominics journey with AML Remembering our hero Zoom wasn’t a thing during Dominic’s lifetime, but I like to think he’d be a hit on it now.Muted? Thumbs-up. Pinned to everyone’s screens? Bigger thumbs-up. Singing songs and interacting without the worry of being immuno-compromised around strangers? This works too.Tomorrow night (Oct. 18) we’ll be part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ten
By on October 12th, 2022
Source: Dominics journey with AML Ten “There’s something wrong,” she said.Well of course there is”You’re still alive,” she said.Oh, and do I deserve to be?Is that the question?And if so, if so who answers? Who answers?- Alive, Pearl Jam (from the album Ten)I wouldn’t say I’ve ever been suicidal over Dominic’s death, but would I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An auction, a store, then another auction
By on October 3rd, 2022
Source: Dominics journey with AML An auction, a store, then another auction Well there you have it: The 2022 #Dominicstrong online auction raised $9,407!But that’s far from the end of this year’s fundraising story. Actually, I kind of want to get past it as soon as possible.That’s not to say the auction wasn’t amazing. It ... Read More »
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