Donate to the Jonathan Pitre Accessible Park Fundraiser
A virtual fundraiser will be open from July 5 to October 5, 2021 via a GoFundMe page for Jonathan Pitre Park. Help us reach our goal of $100,000!
This fundraiser is hosted by the Township of Russell to help build an accessible playground named in honour of our butterfly boy, Jonathan Pitre. More information about the park is available on our project page.
Jonathan Pitre was a resident of the Township of Russell who fought a difficult and long battle with Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and unfortunately passed April 8, 2018. He is known as the ''Butterfly Child'' due to his disease, which made his skin as fragile as butterfly wings. His strength, courage, and determination during his fight inspired us all to thrive, no matter the different barriers we may face.
The accessible park will be near the Township sports dome and will have accessible play structures and senior exercise equipment.
The Jonathan Pitre Park will be a one-of-a-kind destination and represents an investment of $292,000. A project of this magnitude would not be possible without the support of our community. All contributions, large or small, are appreciated. Help us bring this project to new heights! For donations over $1,000, please contact the Township of Russell.