What a lovely celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the New Brunswick Adoption Foundation on June 5th at Kingsbrae Garden in Saint Andrews! We were thrilled to have so many who have been so instrumental in the beginnings and growth of the NB Adoption Foundation over these 20 years.
A gathering of donors, volunteers, board members, local adoptive parents, adoptees, youth, staff, government representatives, and child welfare professionals.
We know there are many others too part of the growth and development who were not there but were with us in spirit!
So many to thank…
🔹Diane Lord the Event and “Seeds of Compassion” Campaign Chair for her generosity, interest, and engagement in our mission and for being simply a joy to work with!
🔹Medavie as BLOOMING DONOR & Medavie Health Foundation’s amazing announcement of $100,000 to provide funding for adopted teens and youth!!
🔹 A very special shout-out goes to ACADIA BROADCASTING, OUR LEGACY DONOR. This organization has given more in the 20 years of the NB Adoption Foundation than any other!
🔹 OUR CULTIVATOR DONOR… Senator Michael Meighen who was not to attend but sent his support with a letter “I have enclosed a cheque for $10,000 in support of the good work carried out by the NB Adoption Foundation…this donation is made in honour of my good friend of many years – Donald Mitchener – an individual who is not only a consummate professional but one who has a deep personal understanding of the importance of adoption. ”
🔹We have a number of other very generous DONORS AT THE PLANTER LEVEL:
💙 Kent Ostridge and his team at Grant Thornton in Moncton!
💙 John and Gail Rocca – long-time donors, former board members, and adoptive parents!
💙 Jeff Kennedy et Yves Robichaud de Dairy Queen – long-time donors, former board members, and adoptive parents!
💙 Donald Mitchener – who has personally donated as well!
💙 Construction Acadienne et Adelin Properties
💙 UNI Coopération financière
💙 Stewart McKelvey Lawyers/Avocats
💙 The Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception
💙 Faye and David Huestis – long-time donors, former board members, and adoptive parents!
We also have our wonderful group of “SEEDLING DONORS” –
💙 Florence Caissie et René Lanteigne
💙 Sheila & John Fitzpatrick
💙 Future Nets & Supplies Ltd
💙 Frank McKenna & Family
💙 Robin and Susan Gill Drummond
💙 Mariner
💙 Monica and Andy Justason
💙 SolveYourDebts.com
💙 Gilles et Lison Haché
💙 Jim Ross
💙 Fidelis Law Droit
💙 Origins Natural Learning Childcare
💙 John and Susan Eisner
💙 Saint John LNG
💙 Actus Law Droit
💙 UCT
💙 Saint John Y Service Club
💙 Bernard Paulin
💙 Blair Northcott
💙 Marie-Linda Lord et François Giroux
💙 Ben Champoux
💙 Werner Arnold
💙 Jane Mitton-MacLean
💙 Cooke Aquaculture
💙 Deloitte
💙 Colin Parewick
💙 Bernard and Diane Lord
Huge thanks to our staff team for the work they do every day to support adoptive and waiting parents!
Patricia Conan Estabrooks, Kim NB Adoption Driscoll, Catherine NB Adoption Derry, and Candy NB Adoption Roussel
Take a look at these lovely photos courtesy of Ben Champoux Photography!
Thanks as well to BrainWorks for their support in terms of material design and videography! (new video to be released soon)