Volunteer
Our vision is to provide hope, strength and joy to children and their families during a very difficult time. We partner with our community, our tireless volunteers, and the generosity of many individuals, groups and businesses, to provide a special experience or family necessities to all deserving children who are facing a significant or life-altering disease, injury or medical challenge in our community.
We would like to acknowledge our wonderful dedicated volunteer team. Their dedication to the GWFC to making lives a little happier is truly commendable!
We are seeking qualified and committed volunteers to help spread our word and fulfill our mission.
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If this is something you would like to get involved in please click here to contact us and fill out this application form
Click here to see the list of our Volunteer Board of Directors
Meet Our Volunteers
Helen Loftin
Helen served as the Guelph Wish Fund for Children as Executive Director from November 2021-February 2024.
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She has an impressive career spanning 35 years. Having had worked internationally as well as locally, her career began in her family construction business while maintaining a passion for approaching community and social development work from a compassionate business perspective. She subsequently received an MBA in 2005 and began her work in international economic development.
In 2021, she became a part of the team at the Guelph Wish Fund for Children, and still volunteers her time, passionate to continue to contribute to the Guelph and Wellington County community by making a difference in the lives of local children who face significant medical challenges.
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Helen, a mother of 2 and Nanna to six grandchildren, is also an active volunteer in local sports and other community organizations.
John DeCorso
John DeCorso has been an essential part of the Guelph Wish Fund Golf Committee for many years, with his involvement dating back to 1995. His journey began when he joined his uncle, Angelo DeCorso, who was an active member of the golf committee at that time. As a young volunteer, John attended meetings and witnessed the excitement of the 1:00 PM shotgun tournaments followed by a formal dinner and dance, which were a hallmark of the event in those days.
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In 2000, when his uncle Angelo retired, John officially took on the role of the Victoria Park representative, marking the beginning of his significant contributions to the committee. Over the years, John has had the privilege of working with many dedicated committee members, including Ron Asselstine, Barry Scutt, Barry Fowler, George Lowry, and Alistair Bevan Stewart, who were all instrumental in shaping the event in its early days.
As the tournament evolved, John continued to be a driving force, working through the Canada Trust years with Peter Baldasso and Mark Dalbello, and more recently, with Joanne Grodzinski. Today, John remains an active and vital member of the committee, contributing his experience, dedication, and passion alongside newer members such as Steve Baker and Anthony, who have also been involved for a significant time.
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John’s longstanding commitment and leadership have been invaluable to the success of the Guelph Wish Fund Golf Tournaments over the years. We are incredibly grateful for his dedication and the positive impact he's had on our organization. Thank you, John, for your unwavering support and for being such an integral part of our community!