This past Sunday, June 19th… the Fantastic Fathers “Family Father’s Day Charity Event” took place at the Unifor Local 195 Hall. The event was a resounding success and proved that there was definitely a need for an outlet for family and fathers to attend on this special day! The parking lots were packed with cars for the entire duration and the smiles on the children’s (and parent’s) faces were evidence of a very successful, well run event.

The organizers Steven Brown & Seth “Hootie” Perera of the Fantastic Fathers! Group could not have been more pleased. Due to the turnout and support on this event we have already begun planning for next year’s Father’s Day event! Steve Brown stated, ” The need for a family oriented community event that is fun and most importantly affordable, could not have been more evident by yesterday’s results! ”

Everyone went home with a smile, a face painted tattoo, Father’s Day card and an awesome family photo from the photo booth. Kids also got to meet with several costumed characters on site, or their favorite wrestlers from Border City Wrestling and got to expel their energy in 4 different Inflatable attractions. And when hunger set in, Gramma’s Kitchen served up an amazing menu that you do not normally see at an event like this with super taste and even better prices!  Donations of new or used children’s toys, clothes, food and supplies were also gathered.

Fantastic Fathers! Group would like to thank ALL of their sponsors who made this event possible. Your support was overwhelming and will never be forgotten! A very special thanks to Unifor Local 195, F&J Collision and Border City Wrestling for their immediate support and dedication to this event from the moment it was mentioned to them. Their were over 30 generous company sponsors and many friends and co workers who put their support towards this event which made this day possible and helped to raise funds for the Windsor Youth Center, Connections Early Years Family Centre and The Windsor Downtown Mission.

Lastly, to our families and friends who volunteered to help us physically on this day… You were all absolutely amazing! You can plan and fund raise and do lots of things leading up to an event, but in the end it is the hard work and selfless giving of the event volunteers that make the difference. We owe you a deep debt of gratitude and our sincerest of thank yous!

Photos by Rod Denis – Biz X magazine