November 11, 2024
Marner Assist Foundation helps build accessible park
Members of Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter had the opportunity to support the Mitch Marner Assist Foundation in MacTier, Ont., with a sizable donation of IPEMA-certified playground mulch for a park’s surfacing.
The Marner Assist Foundation’s focus is “to provide assistance in the areas of children’s social care, health and education, as well as supporting environmental causes to ensure children have a sustainable future.” MacTier Public School’s Parent Council had raised $35,000 in the past eight years to reach the estimated cost of the new playground, $99,000. However, they still needed assistance to bring this project to life. Recognizing the importance of outdoor play in developing young minds, the Shania Twain Foundation and the Marner Assist Foundation both stepped up to “Make An Assist' for the MacTier community.
Playground safety surfacing is one component of a children’s playground to promote safe play. Engineered wood fibre used in commercial and residential playgrounds across Ontario consists of 100 per cent natural wood fibre that is annually tested to meet IPEMA certification and gives children in wheelchairs the ability to also enjoy the park.
With help from Wendy Ladd as the liaison between both the Toronto Chapter and the Foundation, members were able to move quickly to vote in favour of supporting the cause. Ladd represented the Toronto Chapter on the day of the installation with the Marner Assist Foundation.
“We believe that every child deserves a safe and fun place to play and grow,” said Mitch Marner, founder of the Marner Assist Foundation. “The playground will improve students’ social, emotional, educational and physical development.”
The accessible playground was unveiled at a formal dedication ceremony on Aug. 30. The day was filled with much emotion, gratitude and many smiles as the community came together to celebrate the completion of the park.
Landscape Ontario’s head office in Milton is one of the drop-off locations, as well as many other LO members’ offices and yards across Ontario.
The Marner Assist Foundation Give A Gift event aims to support thousands of children during the holiday season. We are looking to collect new and unwrapped toys, books, and gift cards for children and and teens. With your generous donations, we will spread joy to local families over the holidays!
DONATE HERE!
For more information, contact Wendy Ladd via wendy.ladd@jplease.com.
TOY DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Landscape Ontario head office - 7856 Fifth Line S, Milton
Lloyd's Grounds Management Professionals - 1893 Regional Rd 3 Hampton
Twin Equipment Ltd - 2215 Midland Ave, Scarborough
Noble Corporation - 7171 Jane Street, Building A, Concord
Vault Self Storage - 98 Sluse Road, Holland Landing
Three Seasons Landscaping - 1040 Sawmill Road, Ancaster
Green Collar Inc - 1632 Wilson Street West, Ancaster
Gelderman Landscape Services - 831 Centre Road, Waterdown
Jeff's Outdoor Inc. - 1500 Stoney Creek Rd, Caledonia
Windmill Power Equipment - 151 Hwy 5 Dundas
Five Point Muskoka Landscaping - 2876 ON 60, Dwight
MKW Commercial Vehicle Upfitters - 715 McMurray Road, Waterloo
519 Property Maintenance Inc - 585032 Beachville Road, Woodstock
London Snow & Landscape Ltd - 1783 Oxford Street East, London
Edwards & Sons Complete Property Maintenance - 1875 Wharncliffe Road, Unit 4A, London
The Marner Assist Foundation’s focus is “to provide assistance in the areas of children’s social care, health and education, as well as supporting environmental causes to ensure children have a sustainable future.” MacTier Public School’s Parent Council had raised $35,000 in the past eight years to reach the estimated cost of the new playground, $99,000. However, they still needed assistance to bring this project to life. Recognizing the importance of outdoor play in developing young minds, the Shania Twain Foundation and the Marner Assist Foundation both stepped up to “Make An Assist' for the MacTier community.
Playground safety surfacing is one component of a children’s playground to promote safe play. Engineered wood fibre used in commercial and residential playgrounds across Ontario consists of 100 per cent natural wood fibre that is annually tested to meet IPEMA certification and gives children in wheelchairs the ability to also enjoy the park.
With help from Wendy Ladd as the liaison between both the Toronto Chapter and the Foundation, members were able to move quickly to vote in favour of supporting the cause. Ladd represented the Toronto Chapter on the day of the installation with the Marner Assist Foundation.
“We believe that every child deserves a safe and fun place to play and grow,” said Mitch Marner, founder of the Marner Assist Foundation. “The playground will improve students’ social, emotional, educational and physical development.”
The accessible playground was unveiled at a formal dedication ceremony on Aug. 30. The day was filled with much emotion, gratitude and many smiles as the community came together to celebrate the completion of the park.
Members providing Give-A-Gift toy drive drop offs
In addition to helping revitalize the MacTier park, Ladd is collaborating with the Marner Assist Foundation to gather toys for the holidays. The Give-A-Gift 2024 toy drive will accept donations of cash, gift cards, books and new, unwrapped toys.Landscape Ontario’s head office in Milton is one of the drop-off locations, as well as many other LO members’ offices and yards across Ontario.
The Marner Assist Foundation Give A Gift event aims to support thousands of children during the holiday season. We are looking to collect new and unwrapped toys, books, and gift cards for children and and teens. With your generous donations, we will spread joy to local families over the holidays!
DONATE HERE!
For more information, contact Wendy Ladd via wendy.ladd@jplease.com.
TOY DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Landscape Ontario head office - 7856 Fifth Line S, Milton
Lloyd's Grounds Management Professionals - 1893 Regional Rd 3 Hampton
Twin Equipment Ltd - 2215 Midland Ave, Scarborough
Noble Corporation - 7171 Jane Street, Building A, Concord
Vault Self Storage - 98 Sluse Road, Holland Landing
Three Seasons Landscaping - 1040 Sawmill Road, Ancaster
Green Collar Inc - 1632 Wilson Street West, Ancaster
Gelderman Landscape Services - 831 Centre Road, Waterdown
Jeff's Outdoor Inc. - 1500 Stoney Creek Rd, Caledonia
Windmill Power Equipment - 151 Hwy 5 Dundas
Five Point Muskoka Landscaping - 2876 ON 60, Dwight
MKW Commercial Vehicle Upfitters - 715 McMurray Road, Waterloo
519 Property Maintenance Inc - 585032 Beachville Road, Woodstock
London Snow & Landscape Ltd - 1783 Oxford Street East, London
Edwards & Sons Complete Property Maintenance - 1875 Wharncliffe Road, Unit 4A, London