for people like Ted, Gord and Doug

These three brothers, who are in their fifties, are all developmentally challenged. A couple of years ago, the brothers lost their mother - their only surviving parent and caregiver.

Mum had done everything for Ted, Gord and Doug until the day she died. But without assistance, these gentle souls were at risk of being separated as a family. A crisis call went out, and despite our limited resources, Mary Centre, assisted by our friends at the Famous PEOPLE Players responded. Over the next few months, the brothers received the support they needed to stay together in their home.

For Christmas, several members of the Mary Centre family came together to celebrate with the brothers. There was a tree, music and much laughter. Spontaneously, Gord asked everyone to join hands. In a clear voice, he spoke to his Mum and Dad, assuring them that the he and his brothers would be okay, that they were staying together as a family - and, he added, "thank God for Mary Centre."