GoFundMe Page Set Up For Young Boy Fighting For His Life #PrayForParker

Parker Fulford is a very young boy from Peterborough who has overcome many struggles since being born premature, at only 23 weeks, in February 2012. The latest is very severe, as he has been airlifted from PRHC to Toronto Sick Kids with an extreme case of pneumonia. Parker, who has cerebral palsy, is in critical condition in hospital.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by James Todd to help the parents Jennifer and Mike Fulford with the costs they will incur due to travel to Toronto, losing income, food costs, etc., that add to an already stressful situation.

"I set up the GoFundMe page to do my part in helping them relieve some stress, because I know I'd hope for someone to do the same," James Todd, a father himself, tells us.

All funds collected will go to help the family cover costs. Click here to give, and use the hashtag #PrayForParker on Twitter and Facebook. 

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Petes Raise Over 3,000 Pounds of Food Through Project Shutout Hunger

The Peterborough Petes are proud to announce that 2,416.2 pounds of food have been raised through the Project Shutout Hunger program. When combined with cash donations collected throughout the campaign, 3,090.1 pounds of food will be donated to the Kawartha Food Share.
 
Eight teams representing the Peterborough Minor Hockey Council (PMHC) participated in the program, holding tag days and other events to help end hunger in our community. The Novice AAA Petes collected 856.4 pounds of food, the most raised by any participating team. As a reward for their efforts, they will attend the Petes game on January 29 against Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters. Prior to the game, the team will be recognized in an on-ice presentation.
 
Kawartha Food Share General Manager Steve Sullivan says “We’re thrilled to see the support from the Petes and local minor hockey organizations. Project Shutout Hunger helps feed more than 7,600 men, women and children in our community every month.”

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11 Essential Halloween Safety Tips From Peterborough Police

Peterborough Police want everyone to have a fun and safe Halloween! Please share these safety tips from them with children and young adults who will be trick-or-treating...
 
1. Only visit houses with the lights on
2. Never enter a stranger’s home unless with a parent or responsible adult
3. Use face paint or makeup instead of a mask, and wear costumes that are short so you don’t trip
4. Never take shortcuts through backyards, parks or laneways
5. Stay away from lit pumpkins and other potential fire hazards while in costume
6. Don’t eat any treats unless they are first checked by a parent or responsible adult
7. Carry a glow stick or flashlight, and stay alert and be aware of what is going on around you
8. Obey all traffic signs!
9. Trick-or-Treat in a group; it’s safer and more fun! Young children should always be accompanied by an adult
10. Always walk on the sidewalk and not on the street
11. Watch out for cars. It can be difficult for drivers to see you when it’s dark

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Watch: Peterborough Students Make An Awesome Halloween Short Film Called KawarthApocalypse

A bunch of Peterborough students have brought the house down with an excellent short zombie film that they wrote, directed, edited and starred in.

This film is infectious and twisted, and was filmed around the city.

Have a watch below...

A short zombie film written, directed and starring Kawartha kids.

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