A Chance to see Medieval combat for a good cause.
Aurora Simmons
Above, is me in my late 14th century harness getting ready to fight at an event a few years ago.
Every year, my reenacting group hosts an event called Deed of Alms, when we get together a group of practitioners of medieval combat to participate in a day of sparring.
By clicking through the above link, you can sponsor me and help me fundraise for those in need. You can also attend the event in person. The event will take place at 85 Fog road in King city Ontario between 11 and 5. Armoured Combat will take place in the afternoon starting around 2 pm.
This event is a way for us to give back to our community by fundraising for those in need. Toronto's unhoused population is currently experiencing extreme discomfort and danger in the form of the smoke and heat and everything we can do is helpful for making their lives a little better. We donate to West Neighbourhood house, a group that offers a place to go for unhoused people, support for refugees and newcomers, the elderly and kids. We have seen first hand the work they do to support those in need and fundraising for them gives us a way to reach out and get money where it needs to be. This year, we will be also donating half of the funds raised to help get a family of Afgahni refugees out of the Pakistan refugee camp they have been living in for months, and safely here to Canada where they can begin a new life.
You can read more about that here.
Please sponsor me if you're able, either by donating to our fundraiser online, or coming to see us and donate in person!
Thanks again for all your support!