2001

After a successful Wild Game dinner in April 2001, the proceeds were presented to the family of five year old Brennan Howe. Brennan has a rare form of cancer.
In the picture are from Left to Right, Rob Howe, the father of Brennan, Serge Baribeau, supper co-chairman, Norb King, Chancellor, Bob Branquet, co-chairman, and Lisa Howe, her mother.Photo courtesy Holly Lake, Chatham Daily News

G. K. Roger Sterling presents a cheque to Fire Chief, S. K. Joe Benoit while Scott Crowe [St. Philippe's Ushers Club] and Tim Lusk, vice-president of the Dover Firefighters' Association, look on. The moneys donated will go to purchase a Defibrillator to be used by the fire-fighters. [courtesy of Bob Boughner of the Chatham Daily News]

2002

The Immaculate Comception Council along with Bob n' Buoys Restaurant, held a successful wild game dinner to help a deserving family of Pain Court. This is an annual event for the Council. In this case, the deserving youngster is 9 year old Alyson who is suffering from Cerebral Palsy. The money will be used to help the family renovate a bathroom to make it more accessible for her. Picture shows, Laurie Laprise, Bob Branquet [both of the Restaurant], Norb King, and Serge Brisebois [both members of the Council], presenting the cheque to the family - Alyson, Guyann, and Kaitlyn Rossignol-Smoke. [Courtesy Pam Wright "Chatham Daily News"]

2003

The Knights of Columbus Council 9693 annual wild game dinner raised $12,000 to help the family of Jessica Howe purchase assistive devices and do renovations to their Grande Pointe home. Jessica, who has cerebral palsy, is getting a new bathroom lift, change table and whirlpool tub for her physio-thčrapy. The money will also help to modify doorways to allow Jessica's wheelchair to move freely through the home: If there is enough money, the family will also install a lift and change table in Jessica's bedroom. Michelle Howes,

front left, and Jessica receive a cheque for $12,000 from Norb King, Deputy Knight of Council 9693 and chairman of the wild game dinner. Also pictured is Jessica's father Ron Tetrault, back left, along with wild game co-chairs Bob Bechard, Lauri Laprise and Serge Baribeau. This is the most money raised*in the 10-year history of the event.[Courtesy Diana Martin, "Chatham Daily News"]

2004

Feasting for a cause - Chris McGregor Photo
WILD GAME FUNDRAISER: Cole Walker, left, and Myles McLellan, check out some of the items up for auction at a Knights of Columbus wild game dinner Sunday in Pain Court.

By Chris McGregor - The Daily News
PAIN COURT —Residents feasting on wild game raised about $10,000 for Cole Walker and Myles McLellan Sunday.

Pain Court Knights of Columbus hold the annual event at Immaculate Conception Church to assist children in need.
Both the Walker and McLellan families said they will use the money to purchase equipment or pay for medical treatments for their sons —both of whom are battling brain tumours.
"His last MRI was stable," said Lisa Walker, the mother of fiveyear-old Cole.
She said Cole needs an MRI every three months to ensure there is no growth in the tumour.

"We have a great deal of faith and we believe a miracle will happen," she said.
Cole eagerly talked about a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida last September.
"We went on the pirate ride. I got a pirate hat," the Our Lady of Fatima School student said.
Myles' mother Susan said her son's last MRI, two weeks ago, also came back stable.
This past week, Myles had a neuropsych assessment to determine the extent of brain damage.
"Myles' brain is continuing to deteriorate," Susan said. She explained he is at the age where other children with Myles' condition usually succumb.
"This is a make it or break it year," Susan said.
If his tumour expands, he will need a stem cell rescue to replace cancerous white blood cells with healthy ones.
Susan said if that happens, a search for a compatible donor is needed.
The family is considering taking Myles to the United States for the procedure as techniques not found in Ontario are available there.
Canadian Tire. Leon's Furniture and Laurie's Catering sponsored the 11th annual dinner.
K of C member Norb King said the club sold 260 tickets.
[Courtesy Chris McGregor, "Chatham Daily News"]