Camp 4 Compassion July 18, 19, and 20, 2008
June 30th, 2008 by Ron
The Board of Directors of Better World Today Association is excited about the upcoming second annual Camp 4 Compassion to be held July 18, 19, and 20, 2008. Camp 4 Compassion is an opportunity for us to deliver a unique, powerful and enjoyable weekend camping event for families of patients affected by the Blood Cancers – Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma to bond together and to share their experiences as well as for members of the general public to learn about the devastating effects of these diseases and the critical shortage of available, qualified donors on the Bone Marrow Registry.
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Camp 4 Compassion July 13,14,15 2007 Camp 4 Free
April 19th, 2007 by Frank
Thanks Tom for inviting me to the Detroit game and meeting Steve Yzerman
April 12th, 2007 by Ron
I had a great time at the Detroit vs Chicago Hockey Game on Saturday April 7, 2007 in the team box at Joe Louis arena. I am glad I could see the dressing room. Steve is such a down to earth person and has done amazing things to brighten many peoples lives.
                            
Tom and Steve and his dad John Garrett               Tom’s Donor(Ron Giles) Steve and Tom
                            
Pedal for Hope team and Steve                                           Tom on Center ice
www.pedalforhope.com
It was great spending time with you (Tom) and Steve Yzerman.
Thanks again. Steve and Tom and Tom’s mom (Sandi Johnstone) for making this happen.
Ron Giles (Tom’s bone marrow donor)
You are invited To “Camp 4 Compassion” Weekend on Friday the 13th (July 13,14,15 2007)
February 22nd, 2007 by Ron
COME CELEBRATE TOM’S 4TH BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT BIRTHDAY >Go to www.camp4compassion.com for more information. Lots of planned activities.Come play baseball, volley, horseshoes, etc. 30 acres with 6 acres of bush to roam. Music and campfires. St.Clair College Threatre Arts Students will be performing skits and stand up comedy. Special Guest Appearances. Documentary will be made this weekend. There no cost for camping. It’s our way of saying Thank you. All those who can volunteer will be helping us to give back to the world too. Take the time to browse around. If you’re planning on attending please register on-line. As were getting a good response and this would reserve your site. For those who want to come but don’t like to camp there are motels and bed and breakfast places close by. Check out www.camp4compassion.com
Happy Birthday Tom
February 19th, 2007 by Ron
Tom’s Birthday is in March , and he will be 19. He is doing well, all the sores he had on 90% of his body are gone now.
News Media Tally
October 16th, 2006 by Ron
Tom’s story has been covered in:
- The Globe and Mail
- The Detroit Free Press
- Peterborough Examiner
- Peterborough This Week
- CTV
- Chex news
- The A Channel
- Detroit Channel 13 WZZM
- Global
- City TV
- CBC
- Windsor Star
- Montreal Gazette
- Calgary Sun
- Calgary Herald
- AM800 CKLW (Windsor)
- 93.3 (Peterborough )
- 980 KRUZ
- 101.5 WOLF
- AM770 CHQR (Calgary)Â
- NHL.com
- NHLPA.com
New Site…
October 12th, 2006 by Rob
Welcome to the new site. The old site should be merged with this new layout / design within the next couple days…
R.I.P Kira Ricketts
June 11th, 2006 by Ron
Kira Ricketts (Tom’s step sister) has gotten her angel wings on June 11, 2006. She will be missed by many people. Our heart goes out to her family.
Kira’s Heart Transplant
May 25th, 2006 by Ron
Great news: Tom’s step sister Kira needed a heart transplant and they just found a heart for her. She is getting the transplant today Monday, May 15, 2006
Tom will be going back out to Calgary on Monday, May 22, 2006 for 4 days to get his treatment. Tom has been feeling good and he rode in the Pedal for Hope. This is the first time he wrote a bike in four years.
Photopheresis Machines in Ontario
May 25th, 2006 by Ron
Great news: They annouced today that there will be 2 photopheresis machine in Ontario. Thanks to everyone that has helped to make this happen. There was many people that put in many hours to make this possible. We went from being told that they don’t ever see this machine going to getting 2 machines.
Tom went to Calgary on Monday May 22, for treatments. He had photopheresis on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They flew back home on Friday. The Toronto Star did a great article on Thursday about Tom and his struggles and the machine sitting in Toronto collecting dust. Here is the link to the article. Tom continues to do well.
Toronto Star article on May 25th ,2006