Trish's Wish Foundation

Trish’s Wish Foundation

What it is and why it’s important

Trish’s Wish Foundation is a grass roots organization that provides support and financial assistance to families residing in the City of Kawartha Lakes, who are in crisis as a result of a serious illness or injury to a family member who is between the ages of 17 and 25.

The medical attention these young adults require is often far located far from their homes. It generally requires families to pay out of pocket for such things as accommodations, parking and gas, while continuing to manage the responsibilities of everyday life.

In March of 2000, Trish Peter, 17 years old, was diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma, the same type of cancer Terry Fox had. Living in Little Britain at the time, she had to travel to hospitals in Toronto for treatments on a regular basis.

In May of 2004, the Community of Little Britain organized a very successful 12 Km Walk-A-Thon, which helped out Trish’s family. Unfortunately, she died soon after. It was Trish’s wish to carry on this event to help others. So Trish’s Wish Foundation was formed in her honour. To this day, the

Foundation continues to hold an Annual Walk- A-Thon in June. This year it will talk place on June 1st, at Victoria Park in Lindsay.

To date, 79 families have benefited with over $325,000 in support. This ranges from wheel chairs, modified beds, other assistive devices, medications and procedures not covered by health insurance.

Thanks to the volunteer support, fundraising efforts and public and corporate sponsorship, the Foundation has been able to meet these needs.

In 2018, Trish’s Wish partnered with Community Living. Our commitment is to assist some of their clients in areas beyond the scope of their organization.

To assist Trish’s Wish Foundation, as a volunteer, donor, or participant in the Walk-A-Thon, please go to www.trishswish.ca.

Trish’s Wish Foundation

What it is and why it’s important

Trish’s Wish Foundation is a grass roots organization that provides support and financial assistance to families residing in the City of Kawartha Lakes, who are in crisis as a result of a serious illness or injury to a family member who is between the ages of 17 and 25.

The medical attention these young adults require is often far located far from their homes. It generally requires families to pay out of pocket for such things as accommodations, parking and gas, while continuing to manage the responsibilities of everyday life.

In March of 2000, Trish Peter, 17 years old, was diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma, the same type of cancer Terry Fox had. Living in Little Britain at the time, she had to travel to hospitals in Toronto for treatments on a regular basis.

In May of 2004, the Community of Little Britain organized a very successful 12 Km Walk-A-Thon, which helped out Trish’s family. Unfortunately, she died soon after. It was Trish’s wish to carry on this event to help others. So Trish’s Wish Foundation was formed in her honour. To this day, the

Foundation continues to hold an Annual Walk- A-Thon in June. This year it will talk place on June 1st, at Victoria Park in Lindsay.

To date, 79 families have benefited with over $325,000 in support. This ranges from wheel chairs, modified beds, other assistive devices, medications and procedures not covered by health insurance.

Thanks to the volunteer support, fundraising efforts and public and corporate sponsorship, the Foundation has been able to meet these needs.

In 2018, Trish’s Wish partnered with Community Living. Our commitment is to assist some of their clients in areas beyond the scope of their organization.

To assist Trish’s Wish Foundation, as a volunteer, donor, or participant in the Walk-A-Thon, please go to www.trishswish.ca.

Trish’s Wish Foundation

What it is and why it’s important

Trish’s Wish Foundation is a grass roots organization that provides support and financial assistance to families residing in the City of Kawartha Lakes, who are in crisis as a result of a serious illness or injury to a family member who is between the ages of 17 and 25.

The medical attention these young adults require is often far located far from their homes. It generally requires families to pay out of pocket for such things as accommodations, parking and gas, while continuing to manage the responsibilities of everyday life.

In March of 2000, Trish Peter, 17 years old, was diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma, the same type of cancer Terry Fox had. Living in Little Britain at the time, she had to travel to hospitals in Toronto for treatments on a regular basis.

In May of 2004, the Community of Little Britain organized a very successful 12 Km Walk-A-Thon, which helped out Trish’s family. Unfortunately, she died soon after. It was Trish’s wish to carry on this event to help others. So Trish’s Wish Foundation was formed in her honour. To this day, the

Foundation continues to hold an Annual Walk- A-Thon in June. This year it will talk place on June 1st, at Victoria Park in Lindsay.

To date, 79 families have benefited with over $325,000 in support. This ranges from wheel chairs, modified beds, other assistive devices, medications and procedures not covered by health insurance.

Thanks to the volunteer support, fundraising efforts and public and corporate sponsorship, the Foundation has been able to meet these needs.

In 2018, Trish’s Wish partnered with Community Living. Our commitment is to assist some of their clients in areas beyond the scope of their organization.

To assist Trish’s Wish Foundation, as a volunteer, donor, or participant in the Walk-A-Thon, please go to www.trishswish.ca.