A fun day in Verona for a worthy cause

May 27, 2010

Gord and Kim Lanoue of the Forgotten Idols Charity Group help organizations and individuals raise funds for worthy causes

Organizers of the Charity Street Party held in Verona on May 22, Gord and Kim Lanoue, founders of the Forgotten Idols Benefit Concert Group, along with Aziz and Naseem Murji of Verona Convenience & Sub and Vaughan’s Automotive, hosted a charity fundraiser for the Child Development Centre (CDC) at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston. The day included a BBQ, car wash and live entertainment that included local bands Rock Bottom, Rubber Neck and 12-year-old singer Mary-Lynn Neil of Kingston.

The Lanoues’ group, which has been up and running for four years, helps organizations and individuals raise funds through the aid of local musicians. In the past they have held events for the Kingston Food Bank and Habitat Kingston. They also organize private charity parties for families who have lost their homes to fire and other unforeseen disasters.

The Lanoues’ youngest boy, 12-year-old Jacob, has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and so this benefit for the CDC is an especially meaningful one for them. Members of the Verona community came out and enjoyed a day of food fun and live music for a very worthy cause.

Anyone interested in hiring the Forgotten Idols group can contact the Lanoues at 613 542-6541. For more information visit theforgottenidols.com