This April would have marked Michael Simon Hendy's twenty-fifth birthday. A milestone that, were he still among us, would have undoubtedly have been THE party of the season. In true Michael fashion, invitations would be printed, atmosphere curated to the smallest detail, and outfits deliberated well in advance. The evening's elegance would be effortless too; the flow of conversation constant between friends, both old and new, the glasses always full, and the music just right. Michael had a gentleman's manner and an easy laugh, drawing us towards him with a remarkable gravitational pull. He was generous with his friendship and fiercely loyal. When he passed away this summer from bacterial meningitis, leaving behind his parents Pam and Don and his brother Matthew, we were many who shared in their loss...
Now, we'd like to invite you to join us in being many to support a very worthy cause. Through an ongoing dialogue with the Montreal Neurological Institute, it has come to our attention that a specific piece of medical equipment, the Hemedex Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring System, is indispensable in the monitoring of meningitis and other neurological conditions, and can significantly alter treatment outcomes. We have decided to do everything in our power to raise the funds necessary to make sure the MNI has access to this machine.
In order to both meet this objective and honour Michael's legacy in a style he would have approved, we are hosting a highly-anticipated charity event that we sincerely hope you'll attend: his twenty-fifth birthday party. The Michael Hendy Gala will take place in the Tudor Hall at Ogilvy on April 7th, where friends, family, and supporters will celebrate his memory amid 1940s glamour, fabulous entertainment, and great company. Please join us in raising much-needed funds for the Montreal Neurological Institute, raising meningitis awareness, and raising a glass to our beloved Michael on his birthday.
Tickets for the Michael Hendy Gala are $65 each, to benefit the Montreal Neurological Institute. Wine, an assortment of delicious hors-d'oeuvres and entertainment are included in the ticket price. We hope you'll help us make this inaugural event a great success by choosing to attend. If you cannot make it but would still like to help, donations to the Michael Hendy Fund at the Montreal Neurological Institute are greatly appreciated, and contribute directly to the acquisition of the Hemedex System.
See you at 7 on the 7th of April 2011!
The Michael Hendy Organization
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