THE OLIVE BRANCH FOR CHILDREN
thank you for supporting our
2025 Mount Temple Community Rugby Event
July 19, 2025 in Mount Temple, County Westmeath, Ireland
Thank you to our Irish supporters for making TOBFC Ireland’s
annual community gathering and rugby match such a grand success.
A remarkable €15,442 was raised in support of The Olive Branch for
Children.
The Mount Temple TOBFC Fundraising Committee, led by
TOBFC trustee Joe Brown, put in three months of hard work to host
this year’s event on July 19, 2025 in County Westmeath, Ireland.
The day began with a rousing rugby match between the TOBFC Barbarians and the Midland Warriors. Our special guest Jordan Conroy of the Irish National 7s Rugby Team distributed the game jerseys and took pictures with spectators and fans. Event sponsors Michael and Claire Moore from Moore Motors were on hand to start the match. The teams battled and played a tough match, with the TOBFC Barbarians emerging as winners for the third year in a row.
Afterwards, the cup was presented to the winners by TOBFC Founder and CEO Deborah McCracken-Nangereke. She thanked the event organizers, sponsors, players, and guests, and spoke briefly about TOBFC’s transformational work in Tanzania.
Following the match, everyone gathered at Egan‘s Pub for the evening’s festivities. The raffle and live auction were a resounding success, with local live auction legend John G encouraging attendees to dig deep into their pockets and support TOBFC. Everyone enjoyed delicious nibblies and danced the night away to live music, courtesy of Adrian Rabbittee.
All funds raised will directly support TOBFC programs and services in Tanzania. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these outstanding results.
Table Purchasers and Donors – $1,950 and above
David Archer
Compact Mould
Barbara & Karl Davis
Dr. Amin Dhalla & Dolly Jiwa
Emma and Dan Ferracane and family
Wayne McCracken in Memorium
Montessori School in Kleinburg
The Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Family Foundation
Pizzaville Inc.
Regional Councillor Gino Rosati
Gold Ticket Purchasers and Donors – $500 and above
Ryan Austin & Marie-France Perreault
Bellvue Manor
Kirsten Boucher
Richard Boutin & Karen Letwinka
Susan Carter Smith
Maureen Davey
Francesca Gigliotti Chari
Zelia Drumm, Drumm International Group Inc.
Tina & Steve Haller
J.P. & Denise Kovac
Thomas & Patricia McCabe
Dr. Donatus Mutasingwa
Nobleton Lions Club
Ivan & Virginia Rhodes
Laura Rosati
Robbie Rotin
Charlotte & Jerome Ryan
Rob Burns, Travelers Canada
Ken Kopke, Vanguard Cleaning Systems GTA West
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Individual Ticket Purchasers and Donors – up to $499
Barb Addie
Nicole Austin
Catharine Baxter
Ingrid & Nicholas Beck
Bob & Peggy Belcher
Susan & Mike Bonello
Linda & Greg Burch
John Carter
Sara Chuma
Linda Davies
Marc Drumm
John Fedele
Regional Councillor Mario Ferri
Adina Fishbein
Forster Kassam Private Wealth Group of RBC Dominion Securities
Rabindra Gunraj
Jim Jutras
Monica Kavanagh
Margreth Kimario
Yatika Kohli
Debra Korzon
Keshini Kumarakesary
Mark & Janet Lack
Shabani Mbandu
Catherine Mollel
Maria Moreau
Dina Mrango
Susan Mrango Matemba
Judith Ness
Robert Onorato
Victoria Pensa
Ramadhani Ponda
Diana Reitberger
Jamie Rossiter
Maria-Anna Rossi
Hon. Deb Schulte
Janice Seidelin
Preia Sibdhannie
Angela Simpson-Cormier
Erica Sirdevan
Rebecca Smith
Gwen Sugiyama
Joan Teri
Brenda Undiri
Carley Vint-Reed
Councillor Adriano Volpentesta
Anthony Zavarella
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Silent Auction, Prize, and Décor Donors
Avant Goût
Angus Glen Golf Club
Rosemarie Armstrong
Art Gallery of Ontario
Ryan Beattie
Bristol Car and Truck Rental
Linda & Greg Burch
Susan Carter Smith & Jeff Smith
Cloudsley Cellars
Alex Cross
Cultural Heritage Tanzania
Maureen Davey
Diane Demidow
Dr. Amin Dhalla and Dolly Jiwa
Dragonfly Arts
Zelia Drumm
Molly Felde
Fraserway RV
FYC Designz
Gold Standard Gluten Free Baking Co.
Diego Giugovaz
Karima Hamir
Holiday inn Express
Monica Kavanagh
Lamiyah Khanbhai
Bob Kingsmill Pottery
Kubuni Artisans
Karen Letwinka
Dr. John and Deanna Long
Makingi Arts
Mid Valley Gardens
Deborah McCracken-Nangereke & Putiyei Nangereke
Wayne McCracken (legacy gift)
Ginette McCracken
Myth Estiatopio Restaurant
Al Nanji
National Ballet of Canada
Party Magic
Victoria Pensa
Pizzaville
Repurposed with Panache
Ivan and Virginia Rhodes
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Laura Rosati
Charlotte and Jerome Ryan
Shawn Sparling
Ruby Stoffregen
Summerhill Market
Tee 2 Green
The Cookery
The Keg
Tom’s Place
TOBFC Gala Committee
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