Category: In the Community

Note: Original article written by John Spitters and reposted with permission from Quinte News. Lawyers and those who use the services of the Salvation Army would be generally thought to be complete opposites when it comes to socioeconomic status. Today (Saturday) at Belleville’s Salvation Army Community and Family Services headquarters on Pinnacle Street the stereotypes were kicked to the curb.The balance of power was turned on its head at the first monthly “Brunch Bunch” put on by members of the city’s

Kris Bonn is turning 45 this April and he’s celebrating by giving back to the community (once again!). On April 19th at 5:00pm Kris will begin running the 400m track at Mary Ann Sills and will continue running for 24 hours. Kris will be pushing his body to the limit to raise money for Brain Injury Association Quinte District. Kris is aiming to raise $15,000 to help support BIAQD. As president of BIAQD Kris sees first hand the wonderful work

Bonn Law was proud to support the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Bike Helmets on Kids campaign once again in 2015. Along with other local law firms, we donated nearly 200 bike helmets this year, which were handed out at bike rodeos at local schools in conjunction with local police. Those firms that participated were: Bonn Law associates Joelle Briggs-Sears and Chris Fleury, who was recently called to the Ontario Bar, happily attended Pedal Palooza at Riverside Park on June 20,

We were extremely proud to ride the Big Bike around Trenton on May 5th in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Together, the Bonn Law staff helped raise more than $1200 for the Foundation! The Big Bike will be travelling around Belleville, ON on May 7th and May 8th so be sure cheer on the riders by giving them a honk and a wave. Check out a couple pictures from the event below. Thanks to Jeremy Taft of Mercam

On Sunday April 27, 2014 the lawyers and staff of Bonn Law participated in the Quinte West Healthy Half Marathon in support of the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. We had great participation with 17 people from the Bonn Law team participating in the 10k run, 5k run and 5k walk. The wind was brisk but the sun was shining and everyone had a great day. A long spring of training made for some great results and some personal bests! Kris