Ronan was born on June 13, 2001 in Edmonton to Joe and Ali. He is a big brother to Malcolm; grandson to Lydia, Teresa and Bob; nephew, cousin and friend to many. A 4th grader at Prince Charles School; musician; music lover; chess champion; Harry Potter fan; bananagram-er; card shark; board gamer, corny joke teller. And cancer fighter.

This blog is intended to ensure that Ronan’s vast support team of family and friends are connected, informed and engaged while he, dad Joe, mom Ali and brother Malcolm help him beat a terrible, scary disease - embryonal sarcoma, a rare childhood liver cancer. So welcome to Ronan’s blog. Sit, read, cry, and vow to fight this fight with Ronan, Malcolm, Ali and Joe. And please leave a few words of encouragement with a Comment.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

The dinner!!!!

Janet Clinton said "It was the most incredible event I've ever been to, and I was moved beyond words".

Everyone worked together and the evening was flawless!  People had a fantastic time and the love/support in the room was energetic!  There were 140 items listed on a sheet in the program for the silent auction with another 25 or so last minute additions.

There are lots of pictures of those involved and they can been seen here: http://picasaweb.google.com/musicflowerpainter/THERONANTEAMFUNDRAISER?pli=1&gsessionid=_gDNvEtDUorX28u-40m5cg#

Dinner and Silent Auction In Support of Ronan Boyd & Family
St. Mark's United Church Friday, November 26, 2010

MC Michael Molloy

Indian buffet prepared by Harvesh, Jesmin & Dilshad Elavia of Prashad's
 
Musicians
Onstage:        Richard Kidd
                      Franco Cucinelli
                      Greg Marks

In Foyer:        Saird Larocque
                       Miranda McCausland

Decorations provided by Ronan's friends at Prince Charles School

Recipe for a Caring Community

     Take one very sick little boy

     Mix in a kind-hearted (violin-playing!) chef and family.

     Add a generous church with an available gym.

     Stir in an army of volunteers - family, friends, colleagues...and complete strangers who just wanted to help.

     Carefully fold in a silent auction with everything from a fake pug dog to a load of compost.

     ...and you get a wonderful evening with great food and company to offer support and encouragement to Ronan and the Leonard/Boyd family.

Thank you
   Thank you
      Thank you
         For your part in making this possible.

The volunteer list included nearly 70 people.  Plus others from Prince Charles School who provided the decorations and other volunteers who provided the deserts.

Wow!!!!!
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3 comments:

  1. TanyaNovember 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    This was indeed one of the most memorable evenings of my life. I feel so privileged to have been part of such a dynamic team to help make this event happen. There were many times during the night I was moved to tears with the overwhelming amount of support that was there. When I arrived the room was almost snapping with the amount of energy present. Ronan, you were the super star of the night. I am so proud to be your friend and your Mom & Dads, a place in your life I don't take lightly! I sure love you guys!
    XOX

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  2. brandonNovember 28, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    i am comeing to vist you soon

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  3. Connect With Kids - Family Life EducationNovember 28, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    We are cheering for you Ronan in Ottawa. Enjoy that wonderful hotel vacation and don't turn the pool water green with your fancy hair! Lots of love, Joanne, Garry, Cameron and Rosita.

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