Custom printed or embroidered products available at Stitchy Lizard in Toronto's Liberty Village.

B.A.D Ride 13
in support of the Distress Centres

For the 3rd consecutive year Stitchy Lizard has chosen to support the Toronto Distress Centres. One of their major fundraising event is the B.A.D. Ride. This year the ride wil be on Sunday May 30th, 2010.

All embroidery for this event is donated and done by Stitchy Lizard.

Check out their website for more information.
www.thebadride.com

About the Distress Centres:
Since 1967, Distress Centres has been providing an around-the-clock emotional safety net for com­munity members who are socially marginalized, distressed, in crisis, victims of violence or suicidal. Last year, more than 120,000 calls were answered on our help lines. Through our Survivor Support Programme, hundreds of other individuals received face-to-face grief counseling in the tragic aftermath of a death by suicide or homicide. Distress Centres was also able to provide service to countless pro­fessionals, organizations and concerned citizens through the training and consultation provided by our Community Outreach Programme. Each and every service is provided free of charge to partici­pants. In an attempt to ensure easy access to our cri­sis lines, we have a TTY line for the hearing impaired and employ a 151 language–interpreter service.

HOPE FOR THOMAS

Stitchy Lizard has donated T-Shirts and magnets in support of Thomas.

Thomas Bourke is a 6 year old boy born with cerebral palsy, a brain abnormality that restricts movement and coordination of his muscles. He requires assistance to sit, crawl and walk and has difficulty speaking and using his hands to feed, dress and hold a writing instrument. While there is no cure for cerebral palsy, specialized therapy aimed to increase movement and function will improve a child's quality of life and is most successful when administered at an early age.

Thomas' diagnosis arrived shortly after his 1st birthday and since then he has engaged in many forms of therapy, attended specialized nursery schools and camps and traveled to China to undergo stem cell treatment.  Life at home continues to be consumed with learning opportunities that engage his mobility and augment his communication and life skills. While Thomas' days are unconventional and challenging and often require him to be away from home, he is fortunate to have opportunities that allow him to consistently develop and meet his potential.

The Hope for Thomas is to achieve a future that allows him to be as independent as he possibly can.

PRINCE EDWARD SCHOOL

Stitchy Lizard has donated reusable lunch bags to Prince Edward School for their Wasteless Wednesdays. Every student received a reusable lunch bag.

click here to read about it.

BOXING ONTARIO

The uniform worn this year (2010) by Boxing Ontario Youth athletes is sponsored by Stitchy Lizard. Stitchy Lizard wants all the athletes to keep warm with their Boxing Ontario toques

click here to read about it.