Supporting the Children’s Miracle Network is the right thing to do. As Real Estate professionals, it’s so easy to leverage our donations through RE/MAX to make meaningful contributions toward the wellbeing of children. We have all been affected in some way through our families and the need for quality care cannot be underestimated. Together, we can make a difference!
About Tony
Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Tony has been licensed since 1991 and part of the RE/MAX family since 1993. A 3-term elected Director of the Victoria Real Estate Board, Tony was President of the Association in 2008. He was RE/MAX Camosun Oak Bay’s #1 Agent, 2015. He has been active on committees for the Provincial Association and CREA, earning him the 2009 RE/MAX Western Canada Special Service Award. Tony is a RE/MAX Chairman and Lifetime Achievement recipient.
Tony supports his local community by having served on Boards including the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness, Hospice Society, Dragonboat Festival Society, Cool Aid Capital Campaign, Anawim Companions Society and more plus he remains an active Rotarian, Knight of Columbus, Odd Fellow and supporter of Canadian Blood Services.
2013 CFAX 1070 “Community Leader of the Year” Board memberVictoria Hospice Society ~Anawim House~AREAA Vancouver President Asian Real Estate Association of America- Vancouver Chapter Member Royal Oak Rotary, KofC 7934, IOOF, Cool Aid Society Capital Campaign Volunteer Canadian Blood Services, PBS KCTS9
Bryce Hansen is an award-winning real estate agent located in the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island. He’s lived in the Comox Valley all of his life and is proud to be raising his two daughters (Jade and Kiana) there with his wife Tara.
Bryce is deeply motivated to support the Children’s Miracle Network, as the children’s hospital has had a major impact on his family. Now 14 years old, Jade was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was only 5 years old. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have provided major relief to their family throughout the years, and have provided incredible support to his family throughout their journey learning to cope with Type 1 Diabetes.
Bryce’s family wishes to support the CMN in any way possible, in hopes the CMN can continue to provide support for other families in need as well. On behalf of the Bryce Hansen Team and family, thank you to the CMN for all the great work you do!
More About Bryce and His Team in Comox
Bryce has strong ties to the community, dedicating his time to many organizations within the area and making the most of the island lifestyle! He also plays on the RE/MAX hockey team and coaches his daughter’s hockey teams during the hockey season – a true Canuck. For more information about Bryce’s services, many awards and his outstanding team, click here.
Kids are our future, let’s make it a better world for them all.
Léo was born and raised in the Tri Cities and has been practicing real estate for over 20 years. Team Léo is consistently rated in the Top 100 RE/MAX teams for properties sold. He has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards for his community involvement such as:The Queen’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal,Children’s Miracle Network Volunteer Award for raising over $100,000, Reader’s Choice Award in “The Now”, and the RE/MAX’s Community Care Award. He truly exudes what his branding states “THE PRIDE OF THE COMMUNITY”.
Team Leo specializes in Coquitlam and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Their never-say-quit philosophy is Leo’s mantra. Home buyers and sellers are turning to Léo for help because they know he’ll do everything possible to make their move a fun and enjoyable experience. “I do everything from A to Z” says Léo with a grin. “My clients mean the world to me and anything I can do to help make their purchase or sale easier is well worth my time and effort.”
Léo’s tremendous energy and enthusiasm is matched only by his genuine concern for his client’s needs. Whether they’re buying or selling a home, Léo always ensures they are making a sound investment decision. His top priority is to help them make a move that not only fits their immediate needs, but their long term goals as well. It’s just one more step he takes to see that his clients have a balanced and informed perspective when it comes to something as important as their home.
Leo Bruneau and his team of capable real estate professionals can make purchasing a home much easier and worry-free. From finding the right home for you, representation during the negotiation process, inspection, and paperwork, Team Leo will take care of you, the homebuyer. If you’ve been eyeing areas around Burnaby, Port Moody, or Port Coquitlam for beautiful houses for sale, why not take the next step to homeownership with Team Leo’s help?
How to Reach Leo:
Léo Bruneau Team Léo, Realtor RE/MAX All Points Realty 101-1020 Austin Ave Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P1 Tel: 604-936-1111 Email: leo@teamleo.com Online:
Walt Disney once said, “Do what you do so well that people will come back and bring others with them.”
The above quote could easily describe the philosophy behind the Thorne, Maisey, and Bongers Team. Their work standards are non-negotiable. Every real estate transaction is completed according to what they feel is right by their industry credentials, by their heart, and, most-importantly, by their clients.
For this reason, most of their business comes from repeat or referred clients. Thorne, Maisey, and Bongers don’t spend time or money on attracting new clients in the conventional way of knocking on doors or advertising in real estate papers.
Instead, they invest in other ways which benefit their clients directly. That means they stay current in their field, up-to-date on technology, and involved in what’s happening in the Langleys by participating in local events and supporting charity efforts.
As real estate consultants, as they prefer to call themselves, they advise their clients on all the pros and cons of each purchase and sale.
Michael Thorne, Personal Real Estate Corp.“His patience, concern, and professional guidance, for each step along the way, assist his clients in fully understanding the impact of the decisions they are making.”
Michael’s years of experience and dedication to customer satisfaction have endeared him to his many clients, who return the loyalty and trust by recommending him to others. Michael not only understands the selling and the purchasing aspects of real estate dealings, he also knows the emotional concerns in making a home a reality. He’s there by your side, or just a phone call away, for your every question – till completion.
Office Phone:1-800-668-8661
Mobile Phone:604-807-0352
Jorda Maisey, Personal Real Estate Corp.“She is blessed with the ability to match each person with the right home and help them achieve their goals within their budget.”
Beyond Jorda’s business background, financial expertise, and area knowledge, it’s her personal commitment and her caring qualities which her clients appreciate. Over the years, Jorda has acquired many lifetime clients. Her secret? She never looks at just one facet of a person’s involvement in real estate. Jorda looks at the whole picture, over a long period – a lifetime, to be exact. With her client’s expectations in mind, and the facts, Jorda helps her clients make the best decision possible.
Office Phone:1-800-668-8661
Mobile Phone:604-760-7030
Trisha Bongers, Personal Real Estate Corporation“Her talent for real estate marketing, and an eye for detail, sets Trisha apart when it comes to marketing her client’s biggest investments.”
Trisha knows that every property has a buyer. You just have to allow buyers to find it. As part of her team’s philosophy, she’ll tell clients when it’s not a good purchase. It’s not about getting the sale for Trisha. It’s all about having satisfied clients. Having grown up, worked, and completed her university degree in Langley, Trisha is confident in getting to know her client’s needs and what property fits them.
Office Phone:1-800-668-8661
Mobile Phone:604-306-7472
What Drives Tamara and Shannon to Be Such Avid Supporters of CMN?
This cause helping sick and injured children hits close to home for both the sisters as they each have 2 children; Tamara with 2 girls and Shannon with 2 boys. They also have another sister, Tiffany, with 2 twin boys and although Tamara and Shannon haven’t had to have extra care for their children, their little nephews spent the first 2 months of their lives in the hospital. The care they received was incredible, but that is because of fundraisers like this that help.
About the Stone Sisters:
Tamara and Shannon grew up truly negotiating around the dinner table, with both parents in real estate it was inevitable that the sisters would enter the business. Voted Kelowna’s Best REALTORS® 4 years in a row and with over 33 years combined experience they have no turning back and absolutely love what they do. Take a look at what Tamara and Shannon have to say about their career in Kelowna:
How to Reach Tamara and Shannon:
Stone Sisters Group RE/MAX Kelowna Call Direct:(250) 717-5061 or (250) 862-7675 Web: www.stonesisters.com Email: info@stonesisters.com
Christian’s Motivation for Supporting His CMN Hospital
“My first daughter was born via emergency C-section after a long fought labour by my wife. My wife was rushed into surgery and before I knew it I was in scrubs and was told what to do (none of which I recall). Grace Maria Twomey came out clenching her fists and screaming to the world…a true Twomey.
I remember before we heard boy or girl, before we heard 10 fingers and toes, before we heard anything we heard “Ohhhh that’s quite a mole”. Grace had a large mole which took up half of her shin on one leg.
As the first year progressed each doctor’s appointment we continuously heard about this mole and how “they” were concerned about it. As a father I of course knew she was beautiful, mole and all. Finally we were referred to a dermatologist.
The wait for the dermatologist was excruciatingly long. Months went by and my wife and I decided that we loved Grace just the way she was. If they told us to get rid of the mole we would politely decline. Who needs a scar anyways?
Finally the appointment came around and after reviewing the mole I remember the doctor asking us to sit down. He calmly explained that it was highly possible that the mole was cancerous and if we were lucky enough that it was not cancerous already, it would be soon.
My world stopped, the lights went out in my head, and all I could see was white. The doctor was speaking but all I could see was his lips move. My body virtually shut down.
We were scheduled for a two part surgery to remove the mole and send it away for testing. The first surgery happened very quickly after our appointment and I remember how scared my wife and I were. When Grace was wheeled away I remember hardly being able to stand, I was scared, I was not in control, I was literally at the mercy of the doctors and God at that moment.
Grace made it through the surgery with flying colours. Her follow-up surgery was scheduled for a few weeks later and now all we had to do was wait for the results. A few short days later we were called back into the dermatologist’s office and drove there holding our breath. I’m happy to say by the grace of God we were the lucky ones. Grace did not have cancer.
I am motivated to help the Children’s Miracle Network because of the tireless effort of all the doctors and nurses that we encountered at the Children’s hospital. I want to help because I know we were lucky, I know it could have been very different and I want to be part of the support that families need.”
As a Professional
After almost a decade of being the top producer at Lonestar Realty, Christian Twomey made the move to RE/MAX in 2008. Christian decided that RE/MAX would offer his clients the absolute best in technology, market exposure and support. And it has proved to be great decision!
One thing that is key in Christian’s life is giving back to his community. Christian has always had a passion for making a difference and does so whenever he can.
In his work life, Christian donates a portion of all of his earnings to the Children’s Miracle Network. For every sale made, a portion is given to this charity to help repair hearts, mend broken bones, treat cancer and – most importantly – give hope to families and children that walk through the children’s hospital doors each day. RE/MAX is the largest contributing sponsor to the Children’s Miracle Network in Canada. Since Christian became a Sponsor in 2008, he has donated in excess of $10,000 for Canadian kids!
The Kids with Cancer Society is another organization that Christian is extremely passionate about. He heads the planning committee for organizing the Revving Up For Kids Motorcycle Adventure and was one of the original members of the event. For four days, participants travel through Alberta and British Columbia in the name of a child living with cancer. Each rider and passenger is required to raise at least $1,000 in pledges. One hundred percent of these pledges go directly to support children with cancer and their families, enabling the organization to provide more than 50 programs and services. This year they completed the 11th annual ride and have collectively raised over $2.2 Million to date.
Over the past six years, Christian has volunteered to head down to El Salvador to build homes for people in need. El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, and many of the country’s people live in extreme poverty in poorly constructed homes. When Hurricane Ida hit this already troubled country, over 16,000 homes were destroyed. Christian has taken great pride in being a part of this initiative and has gained many great friendships in the process. This project has had a huge impact on him as a friend, father and husband and is near to his heart.
