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ragedy strikes, the
community looks
with compassion
ptimism.
turday, July 30,
d family of Ron and
celebrated the life
lin; raising funds to
amily in their time
e Allins were faced
sands of dollars in
ills after Colin was
killed in Managua,
a. June 13. A com-
ndraiser and bar
held at the Colum -
ea and support was
g, Ikon saki.
on't.know where to
nking people," he.
outstanding really."
he festivities were
wed by a great loss,
staying positive is
lin would have
ng not to be down
ps," he said, pour -
scrapbook of Col-.
hick mother, Gail
lovingly crafted. "(Colin)
would kick me in the pants if
he saw me doing that."
And while kind words and
consolations were part of the
support system, so too were
the many donations that
came in for the fundraiser.
Items for a silent auction
came in from everywhere,
and the volunteers who
organized the day said noth
ing was solicited. People saw
a great need and offered what
they could.
That included a signed
Bobby Orr jersey, a Washing-
ton Capitals jersey signed by
the entire team, and more.
Zehrs also donated all of the
food for the day.
For organizer Evy McDon-
agh, the community's gener-
osity was a natural response.
"We had to get together
and do something to help the
family," she said. "We've .had
amazing support from the
comtrtunity."
Though final figures
weren't in yet, she said totals
were at $13,000 and counting
as of last Thursday.
They are still a long way off
the fundraising goal, however donations
keep coming in and there are special
events and even a special beer still rais-
ing more.
ii
We had to get together
and do something to help
the family, we've had
amazing support from the
community."
— Organizer Evy McDonagh
Longtime friend of Colin, Brian Titus
of Garrison Breweries, said he was quite
lucky to have worked with Colin. for 10
years - five in Halifax and five in
Nicaragua.
Ron remembers Colin fell in love with
the country years ago while filming there
for the CBC.
Titus said even though they were con-
tinents apart, they still enjoyed working
together at every opportunity.
Garrison has brewed 2,160 cases of Bel-
gian IPA and $1 from each case will be
donated to the Allin family for their
expenses. To Titus, it was a fitting
tribute.
"It is a fitting way to say goodbye to a
really good friend," he said. "die would
appreciate that, as a beer lover"
There are two more fundraisers also in
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A scrapbook celebrating the Life of Colin Allin shows a loving
son with a zest for Life.
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friend and colleague, Brian Titus with wife, Joanne, •
to support the Allis at the Columbus Centre July 30.
nder of Garrison Breweries, created a limited edition
will also raise funds for the family, beset with Colin's
expenses.
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