Members of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) care and take pride in the communities where we live and work, and are committed to making a difference to local health care.
DRAR has joined forces with the Lakeridge Health Foundation in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Emergency and Critical Care Program. This program strongly benefits the residents in and around Durham Region.
For many people, the Emergency Department is the gateway into the Hospital. From stroke and heart attacks to car accidents and injuries, the demand for Lakeridge Health's emergency services is constant.
The single most important element in emergency and critical care is having fast access to state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose issues quickly and accurately. In the Emergency Department, there is no telling what kind of health issue or injury could appear at any second. Situations are intense and equipment has to stand up to that challenge. DRAR REALTORS® want to help make sure the residents of Durham Region have the best health care possible. We are digging into our pockets and making monthly contributions because "We Give Where You Live".
In addition to offering a full range of services to meet the public's Real Estate needs, REALTORS® in the Durham Region care and take pride in the communities where
they work and live.
Every week of every month, in every season, REALTORS® give time and donations to help worthwhile community causes. They shave heads on a dare, organize seniors
Christmas light tours, organize fundraising events of all sizes, and pick up a hammer and saw to build homes for Habitat for Humanity. REALTORS® help those who need it
in a multitude of ways.
This page is dedicated to REALTORS® in Durham Region and to their causes.
Keller Williams Energy held their 5th Annual Turkey Drive on Saturday, December 15th.
This annual tradition began in 2008 when there were only 40 agents and the goal was to feed 50 families. This year, 1,000 families will receive a turkey dinner thanks to Keller Williams Energy, volunteers, sponsors and the amazing support of Oshawa Community Health Centre.
For the first time, Keller Williams Energy took the Turkey Drive off site, and partnered with Oshawa Community Health Centre where the hampers were assembled and distributed.
For the past four years, Janice Parish along with her team from Royal Service Real Estate, have successfully hosted a fundraising event for the Clarington Food Bank.
Each year, with growing popularity, the fundraiser brings in more and more to support this local cause. This year the event featured three amazing live bands, a very large silent auction, with over 90 items from homemade pies to movie tickets, door prizes, and Oshawa Generals box seats and share the wealth draws.
Who could have imagined that selling old dishes, unwanted furniture and outgrown toys could save a woman's life and give a young person the chance for a brighter future?
Yet on May 12, 2012, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, along with Royal LePage offices across the country hosted the 4th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter and did just that. They raised $19,000 to support Whitby's Muslim Welfare Home and Oshawa' Y's Wish Shelter and are proud to announce that they placed 4th for the most money raised out of 130 offices across Canada.
Royal LePage Frank's garage sale committee is so thankful to the community, clients, friends and family who donated, sponsored and attended this event!
Presenting cheque to Ruth Pukrin from St. Vincent's is Rafael Roberto, CRB President; Patricia Chiasson, Sales Representative and Corinne Turansky, Sales Representative.
Located in Oshawa, Durham Outlook for the Needy (St. Vincent Pallotti's Kitchen) is a non-profit organization. Named after St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850) who dedicated his life to helping the poor and underprivileged, the organization was started in 1990 by a group of dedicated Oshawa residents who strived to help those in need in the Durham Region.
It was a fantastic turnout on Saturday November 19th, at the Newcastle Town Hall for Royal Service's 3rd Annual Fundraiser for the Clarington East Food Bank. Live Music, Silent Auction and lots of Dancing! They raised $7,000 for the food bank as well as lots of canned goods were donated. Royal Service would like to thank everyone that supported this event.
Team RE/MAX of Durham would like to thank all of our sponsors, clients and participants who helped make this years' event a success. In spite of the rain we had a great turnout and raised between $9-10 thousand.
This is our 8th year participating in the run and our donations to date for our team exceeds $135,000. Yeah Team RE/MAX!
Thank You to our Community from the Brokers & Sales Representatives at: RE/MAX Ability, RE/MAX Jazz, RE/MAX Rouge River and RE/MAX First, Brokerages....
A very special thank you to CIBC for being the event sponsor and for the many volunteers who tirelessly help....
Team Sachko of Keller Williams Energy Real Estate in Whitby was overwhelmed by the support from the local community for their Charity Yard Sale. The sale raised over $2,300 for Leukemia and Breast Cancer Foundations in only 5 Hours. Team Sachko thanks the community, past and current clients and business partners for making this event a success.
On May 14, 2011, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, along with Royal LePage offices across the country hosted the 3rd Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter and did just
that. The event set a new record by raising more than $400,000 nationally in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, and locally raised $8,588.53 to support
Whitby's Muslim Welfare Home and Oshawa' Y's Wish Shelter. Their efforts gave them a spot in the top ten offices for money raised across the country - competing with
over 120 other offices.
Together, the Royal LePage Frank Real Estate offices in Whitby, Port Perry, Peterborough and Bancroft raised over $15,000 - giving them the #7 spot for money raised
across the country.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation allocates funds to high-quality research and community grants across the country. The Foundation funds initiatives that support
and advocate for: relevant and innovative research; meaningful education and awareness programs; early diagnosis and effective treatment; and a positive quality of life
for those living with breast cancer. Our investments are made with a strategic focus on the impact on the lives of those most affected by breast cancer, including
improving quality of life and increasing knowledge about breast cancer risk reduction and treatment.
Carol Norris and Theresa Doyle have been the Co-Captains of the Run for the Cure for the last 7 years and have raised in excess of $100,000. Below is a picture of Carol
and Theresa with Canada AM co-host and Ontario Region Honorary Chair, Beverly Thomson at the 4th Annual Mad Hatters Tea Party where volunteer contributions are
celebrated.
| 2011-12 Rank | School Name | City | 2011-12 Rating | |
| 1 | 31/2714 | Valley View | Greenwood | 9.6 |
| 2 | 88/2714 | Dr S. J. Phillips | Oshawa | 8.9 |
| 3 | 105/2714 | Colonel J. E. Farewell | Whitby | 8.8 |
| 4 | 142/2714 | William Dunbar | Pickering | 8.6 |
| 5 | 166/2714 | St. Francis de Sales | Ajax | 8.5 |
| 6 | 192/2714 | St. Joseph | Uxbridge | 8.4 |
| 7 | 220/2714 | Jack Miner | Whitby | 8.1 |
| 8 | 278/2714 | Robert Munsch | Whitby | 8.1 |
| 9 | 356/2714 | Holy Redeemer | Pickering | 7.9 |
| 10 | 392/2714 | Norman G. Powers | Oshawa | 7.8 |
| 2011-12 Rank | School Name | City | 2011-12 Rating | |
| 1 | 121/725 | Sinclair | Whitby | 7.6 |
| 2 | 121/725 | Uxbridge | Uxbridge | 7.6 |
| 3 | 164/725 | Donald A. Wilson | Whitby | 7.3 |
| 4 | 193/725 | Cartwright | Blackstock | 7.1 |
| 5 | 193/725 | Port Perry | Port Perry | 7.1 |
| 6 | 193/725 | All Saints | Whitby | 7.1 |
| 7 | 232/725 | Father Leo J Austin | Whitby | 6.9 |
| 8 | 273/725 | O'Neill | Oshawa | 6.7 |
| 9 | 313/725 | Pickering | Ajax | 6.5 |
| 10 | 313/725 | R.S. Mclaughlin | Oshawa | 6.5 |
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