10/19/2025
On Thursday we held a small dedication ceremony for the Foundation's contribution to the construction of the outdoor basketball court at Westwood Senior.
Times like these prompt us to pause and reflect, raising the question: 'How did we get here?' Looking back, I can say it wasn’t planned—it’s always been voluntary. Ultimately, we are where we are today because of a community of people, organically driven to find the silver lining of a heartbreaking tragedy.
We hope that this court isn’t just a place to shoot hoops— we hope it’s a space where kids will build confidence, form friendships across different grades and social groups, and live out James’s belief that everyone belongs.
The Foundation’s ability to commit these funds towards the basketball court wouldn’t be possible without the generosity from our loving Community and our business sponsors.
• Benjamin Dernis from Marine Concierge
• Michelle Gauthier from CMG Equestrian Inc.
• Mike Bush and Garland Hastings from S.B.R. ELECTRIQUE INC.
• Stephanie Binette from Clinique Holistique Zen
And of course, the Hudson Yacht Club, which isn’t an individual person, it is all of their members who open their doors to us.
(But we will give a special shoutout to Leanda Townsend & Shaun Johnston, we thank you both for your support and time!)
