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Concert to help beating victim set for Saturday
Concert to help beating victim set for Saturday - The Markham Economist & Sun - September 23, 1999
YORK REGION
A massive outdoor concert and rally is being held this weekend to raise money for beating victim Jonathan Wamback.
Jamfest will be held Saturday at Newmarket's Ray Twinney Recreation Complex on Eagle Stree from 1 to 5 p.m. [Site Note:
For a map to the event, Click here. ]
Geared towards youth, it will feature MuchMusic video jockey Bill Welychka as emcee, preformances by York Region bands
ClarkNova, Serial Joe and The Salads, plus special guest speakers.
About 30 community groups that deal with youth are also expected to be on hand, providing information about their activities
and programs.
Although admission is free, organizers will be collecting donations for the Wamback family.
Late last June, the 15-year-old Newmarket student was beaten up in a park near his home. He suffered a severe brain injury and
remains in a coma.
He is being treated at Bloorview MacMillan Centre and rehabilitation specialists have estimated that his long-term care could
cost between $1 million and $4 million above what is covered by OHIP, according to family friend Dr. Rod Stewart.
Cantel has set up two phone numbers with voice mail so that people can pledge their support.
To donate, call (905) 830-8088 or (416) 817-8702. Jamfest committee members will be checking messages regularly and following
up on all offers of help.
In addition, cheques can be made to the Town of Newmarket at P.O. Box 328, 465 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X7. All
cheques should have Wamback Fund written on the front.
Another trust fund has been set up by the South Shore Veterinary Clinic, where Jonathan's sister, Megan, works.
Donations to the Jonathan Wamback Trust Fund can be made at any Scotiabank Branch.
Support also continues to build for the Wamback's battle to make the Young Offenders Act tougher on violent criminals.
Through a web site set up in Jonathan's name, people can endorse a petition calling for changes to the act. The web site can
be reached at www.jonathanwamback.com.
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