“When my children were younger,” Derek shares, “the Children’s Aid Society was involved in our lives. At the time, I didn’t take that as seriously as I should have – I’d had a problem with my drinking since my early 20s, and our home environment wasn’t appropriate for kids. Unfortunately, instead of working to make … Continued
Fifth annual fundraiser raises record-breaking sum – over $18,500 – to help people recover from substance use disorders. June 3, 2024 – Whitby – Runners and walkers had a spring in their step at the Fifth Annual Renascent Road to Recovery Walk/Run. This year’s fundraiser brought in over $18,500 – the highest sum to date … Continued
Under perfectly sunny skies, a record number of walkers participated in Renascent’s 2023 Road to Recovery Walk/Run. The annual fundraising event was a great success, surpassing its fundraising goal by raising an incredible $12,300. The group walk, which was held on June 10 at Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, saw a record number of teams … Continued
Renascent invited all children of alumni, Renascent Children’s Program and Family Program clients and alumni, as well as the children of Renascent staff to participate in a card contest. Contestants were asked to submit artwork under two themes: gratitude and The Holidays. Below is the winning artwork, which now graces the cover of various Renascent … Continued
There’s a chill in the air, but hearts were warm for Renascent’s third annual Road to Recovery Walk/Run! From September 1 to October 15, participants of all ages walked and ran distances ranging from a single kilometre to a half marathon (21.1 km). Their shared goal? Raising funds, challenging the stigma associated with addiction, and … Continued
Renascent’s 27th Recovery Shot Golf Tournament may have started with light rain, but it ended with sunshine, smiles, and $206,100 in donations. “This year’s event may have been our best one yet,” says Guy Bonnell, Tournament Chair. “Not only did we have incredible weather and a great time, we raised awareness and unprecedented funds to … Continued
