The Kintore Optimist Park was packed with dignitaries and spectators as a ceremony was held in honour of Andrew Stoddart
KINTORE - The Kintore Optimist Park was packed with dignitaries and spectators as a ceremony was held in honour of Andrew Stoddart who died on the field 5 weeks earlier. The grade 9 student couldn't be saved after he collapsed on the field.
The family of Stoddart including Andrew's uncle Ron Funnell has made it their mission to equip every playing field with the life saving device. "The fundraising to date is well over $15,000 we have found ourselves in a position where we can buy approximately 7 AED units. The objective is to create a change and have these units across the province and beyond in memory of Andrew."
The Kintore Optimist Park was packed with dignitaries and spectators as a ceremony was held on Saturday in honour of Stoddart who died on May 11th. Funnell spoke with Heart FM about how one player from an opposing team Connor Aarts is helping the fund grow. "He has been fundraising since Andrew's passing on his own, and he presented a cheque for $4,000. That 14 year old boy in the course of basically a month fundraised $4,000, this is not something that ends here this is really the beginning of Andrew's legacy."
Funnell talks about Andrew and how the support has been since his passing. "Andrew was a very healthy kid, he was a very active kid, there is no history what so ever of any problems for Andrew. Our families objective is to do what ever we can so that this doesn't happen to another family, 15 year old kids just shouldn't die. 5 weeks after Andrew's passing this community has really come together to show their support." Educating and informing the public is how Funnell described what they are trying to do and cannot thank the community enough for their financial donations and support over the past 5 weeks.
3rd Annual Running with the Bulls Shines
Mischief in Tillsonburg is Under Investigation
Upgrades Completed for Woodstock Disc Golf Course
OPP Enforcement for Civic Holiday Weekend
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Anthony Scalisi
Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges
EZT Candidate Profile - Don Chowan
Oxford County Requesting Public Input
Norwich Man Charged in Brant County
SPWH Wants You to Know Drinking Risks
Charges Laid after Truck Hits Bridge
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Mike Tucker
Motorcyclist Killed in Oxford Collision
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - July 2026
Oxford OPP Briefs - July 28th, 2026
Cat Thrown from Vehicle in Norfolk County
Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms
Oxford Mosquito Traps Tests Positive for West Nile
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Sandeep Sidhu
Comments
Add a comment