Community Event - Windsor/Leamington - Jerry Slavik's Friends Day - event update

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 A tribute event for the late Jerry Slavik is open to the entire community. Jerry’s Friends Day is an opportunity for his family to thank everyone who came into Jerry’s life and gave of their time, support and friendship. 

 Fun for the whole family, Jerry’s Friends Day, begins at 5 pm at Alumni Stadium at the University of Windsor. 

Activities include:  Face painting; Amy’s Kids Corner; Knobby’s Kids Hockey Skills; University of Windsor Athletic Club Run the Track; Zoo2You Petting Zoo; Popcorn; Cotton Candy; the Hospice Wellness Band, the Windsor Fire Department, EMS and so much more. 

 A special Memory Lap for Jerry will commence at 5:30. W​ith a donation, participants will receive a commemorative racing bib​ to join the celebratory race.

 The event will culminate in a spectacular display of fireworks by K & H. 

The Slavik family is grateful to the University of Windsor, WFS (Windsor Factory Supply), the City of Windsor, the Running Factory, Running Count, K & H, and so many more for making this event possible.  Donations are being accepted online at ​www.gofundme.com/jerry039s-friends  Visit ​https://jerrysfriendsacelebration.blogspot.com​ to learn about the charities to benefit from this event.

Date
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Location/Venue Name
University of Windsor, Alumni Field
Address
401 Sunset Avenue
City
Windsor, ON
Postal Code
N9B 3P4
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Jerry Slavik's Friends Day - event update
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Fun, food and fireworks to celebrate the late Jerry Slavik on
August 25th at Alumni Stadium, University of Windsor
Gates open at 5 pm. Free community event. Fireworks at 9pm.
Posting Date
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Event Type
Community
Title
Jerry's Friends Day
Recurring Type
Daily