Programs and Events Calendar
Memorials & Fundraisers
International Overdose Awareness Day (Cambridge)
Soper Park 120 Shade St., Cambridge, ON, CanadaAn event to honour and remember those who have died by drug poisoning in Waterloo Region. All are welcome. The event will feature guest speakers, a moment of silence, the Sanguen Van, resources, pizza, pop and water.
International Overdose Awareness Day (Kitchener)
Willow River Park (Formerly Victoria Park) 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, ON, CanadaAn event to honour and remember those who have died by drug poisoning in Waterloo Region. All are welcome. The event will feature guest speakers, a moment of silence, the Sanguen Van, resources, pizza, pop and water.
Fall Memorial
Voisin Park 194 Activa Ave., Kitchener, ON, CanadaMark Saturday September 23 in your calendars for BFO – Midwestern Region’s fall memorial event. We are excited to be hosting a new initiative this year in partnership with Sustainable Waterloo Region and the City of Kitchener where we are inviting guests to plant a tree or shrub in honour of their loved ones. This […]
Night of Bright Stars
Kitchener Public Library 85 Qeen Street South, Kitchener, ON, CanadaNight of Bright Stars is a winter memorial event designed to create time and space for communities to honour their grief, and the people in their lives who have died. This free event features music, reflections, poetry, a slideshow of loved ones’ photos and more. You are also invited to write the name of your […]
Bid to Give Online Auction
Bid to Give is a new annual fundraiser for Bereaved Families of Ontario - Midwestern Region, created to raise critical funds for our grief support programs, grief literacy initatives and community events. Demand for grief support continues to rise, and you can ensure we are here when we're needed most.
Charity Golf Classic
Cambridge Golf Club 1346 Clyde Road, Cambridge, ON, CanadaJoin us Saturday June 8 at Cambridge Golf Club for our biggest fundraiser of the year. More details coming soon.
Night of Bright Stars
Kitchener Public Library 85 Qeen Street South, Kitchener, ON, CanadaNight of Bright Stars is a winter memorial event designed to create time and space for communities to honour their grief, and the people in their lives who have died.This free event features music, reflections, poetry, a slideshow of loved ones’ photos and more. A children’s craft room with several activities will be available for […]
Bid to Give Online Auction
Get ready to make a difference with Bid to Give, our thrilling online auction that fuels the vital work of our peer grief support programs and education and outreach initiatives. With no government funding, your participation in this fundraiser is crucial to ensuring we can continue offering free support to grieving communities. Our programs provide […]
A Night of Music
Four Fathers Brewing Co. 125 Guelph Ave., Cambridge, ON, CanadaJoin us for A Night of Music with Ben Rollo & Sydney Jones at Four Fathers Brewing Co. Enjoy an evening of homegrown music and local brews that you can feel good about! All proceeds from this event will help Bereaved Families of Ontario - Midwestern Region provide grief support and education in Waterloo Region and surrounding communities. […]
Golf Fundraiser
Cambridge Golf Club 1346 Clyde Road, Cambridge, ON, CanadaWe are thrilled to invite you to our 28th Annual Golf Fundraiser, dedicated to raising essential funds for children and youth, individuals, and families who are grieving. Your participation will help us continue to offer our grief support and education programs free of charge. BFO-MR is entirely community-funded and receives no government support. Don’t miss out […]
Walk to Remember
Join us for Walk to Remember, a heartfelt event where community members come together to honour their loved ones. This special walk aims to raise funds for Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region, providing crucial support and resources to those navigating grief.