_Prior Community Events

Oshawa Little Theatre:  GREASE Production

Benefits Distress Centre Durham

On Thursday April 8, 2010 Oshawa Little Theatre presented its production of GREASE! to a nearly sold out crowd.  The evening was full of fun, great music and wonderful performances by local actors and actresses.

We cannot thank Oshawa Little Theatre enough for selecting Distress Centre Durham as the beneficiary of the evening.  A percentage of the proceeds raised through ticket sales that night was donated to Distress Centre Durham.  The evening raised approx $3,000.00 for DCD.  

We hope to make this event an annual one!  The staff, Board and volunteers who attended on behalf of Distress Centre Durham had a great evening! Thank you for your support!

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Yuk Yuk's night - A Great Success!

On Thursday April 1, 2010 the Ladies of Harley Owners Group - Durham Chapter hosted a fundraising evening at Yuk Yuk's in Ajax benefitting Distress Centre Durham.  Over 120 people attended and enjoyed great comedians, took part in a raffle and 50 / 50 draw.  The total funds raised for the night was just over $1,400.00!  We would like to once again formally thank Gina Tottle and her group for their continued support.  We are already looking forward to next year!

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Dinner Theatre "The Mating Season" Directed by Glen Ottaway (Sam Cree Play)

What a Hilarious night for all at Class Act Dinner Theatre @ 104 Consumers Drive, Whitby.  We wish to thank Rocky for another fine performance and the food was amazing as per usual.  Everyone enjoyed a nice relaxing evening.  We thank Class Act for this wonderful fundraiser!

The staff of Distress Centre Durham,

Victoria, Karen and Jennifer

 

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5th Annual Walk for Suicide Awareness

 

It was a wonderful day of hope, of remembrance and of inspiration as all participants joined Distress Centre Durham on a gorgeous sunny day Saturday Sept 12th, 2009 to raise awareness about suicide and it's impact.

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day September 10, 2009, Distress Centre Durham Held it's 5th Annual 5 KM Walk for Suicide Awareness at Heydenshore Park along the Whitby Waterfront Trail.

Participants raised pledges and walked in recognition of someone they lost to suicide and to help raise awareness about the impact of suicide on families and communities!

Together we walked, enjoyed our BBQ lunch and released balloons in unison with messages of love.  Thanks to their support, we raised in excess of $8,000.00 for our Suicide and Crisis Support Programs.  We are looking forward to our 6th Annual Walk next year!

We thank our generous sponsors:

Maple Leaf Consumer Foods

Tom's No Frills - Ajax

Tim Horton's (Maple Str. Whitby)

Jack Astor's

Applebee's

Whisky John's Bar and Grill

Swiss Chalet

GoodLife Fitness

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4th Annual Martini & Manicure Event

It just keeps getting better... The 4th Annual Martini & Manicure event benefiting Distress Centre Durham was held on Tuesday May 12th/09 at the Class Act Dinner Theatre in Whitby.

With the help of 15 local estheticians and students approx. 100 women enjoyed manicures, appetizers, a flavoured martini and a gift bag with a wonderful gift from Mac Cosmetics, AVON, Mary Kay and Lise Watier.

The participants also received the chance to receive a 15 minute massage, great door prizes, a 15 minute psychic reading and more!  It was a night full of surprises and a night to remember-we thank you all!  The funds raised was around $4,000.00. The funds raised help us deliver our 24 hour telephone helpline and our crisis support services to Durham Region.  Thanks to our attendees for supporting us!  Watch for next years event!

The staff of Distress Centre Durham

Victoria, Karen and Jennifer

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