Earlier this year, Family Transition Place (FTP) announced the decision to no longer run Heidi’s Walk for Hope—a legacy fundraising event, initially run by Penny and Gus Bogner as The Ferguson Memorial Walk in honour of their daughter Heidi Lee Ferguson (née Bogner). Heidi lost her life during a tragic domestic dispute on September 12, 2009. The Bogner family raised over $120,000 (2012–2019) supporting our largely unfunded youth education programs.
In recognition of their commitment to our work and in honour of Heidi, Gus, and Penny, we invited Gus and family members to our Orangeville office for a small ceremony to unveil a tribute plaque placed in our front garden.
While this may be the end of a fundraising chapter for us, we will always be full of love and gratitude for this family and the hope they have given this community.
