Dan Bursey is a member of the board. He says they’ve helped over 100 families in the past 7 years by raising half a million dollars, mostly in western NL.
The Islaview Foundation is a not for profit group out of Deer Lake that helps families of children who are being treated for critical illnesses.. Dan Bursey is a member of the board. He says they’ve helped over 100 families in the past 7 years by raising half a million dollars, mostly in western NL.
The foundation gets its’ name from a young girl named Isla Short who passed away Bursey says she was able to bring joy to everyone she was around. He says they want to become more known and popular with a little more visibility province wide, so they are hosting a young songwriters contest. This is for 18 years and under to create a song that reflects the spirit of the Islaview Foundation under the theme, “We are all in this together.”
May 23rd is Islaview Day, which is actually a holiday in the town of Deer Lake.
Government and PAL Airlines announce connecting routes between Deer Lake, Gander and St. John's
It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, "Volunteers Make Waves"
Bulk garbage spring clean up in Corner Brook starts tomorrow with option to drop off at Wild Cove
Winning lotto ticket sold at Pasadena Irving
Municipal Awareness is next week, celebration at the Civic Centre next Friday
