Board seeks donations to cover Annette Dionne's birthday visit

The Dionne Quints Heritage Board is initiating a fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of Annette Dionne's visit to North Bay to celebrate the quintuplets' 89th birthday.

The event will take place at the Dionne Quints Museum on Sunday, May 28. The opening of the museum's season will be on May 26, ahead of the birthday festivities. Annette and Cecile are the two surviving Dionne sisters and Annette will visit North Bay, health permitting. Cecile will not make the trip due to health considerations.

See related: Join Annette Dionne in celebration of the Quints' 89th

The Board is covering RV transportation costs for Annette Dionne with a PSW on board, as well as their accommodations. These costs are in addition to the event itself which also includes the rental of a tent on the grounds. The Board is also looking for business sponsors to help defray the costs of this event. 

The Dionne Quints Heritage Board is now a recognized charitable organization, so receipts for a minimum $100 donation are available although any amount will be gratefully accepted.

If you wish to help out for this event, through a donation or by volunteering your time, please contact [email protected].

The Board also addresses its recent funding application as part of the City of North Bay budget process in this Facebook post.