Make-A-Wish Canada Archives - REM https://realestatemagazine.ca/tag/make-a-wish-canada/ Canada’s premier magazine for real estate professionals. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:50:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://realestatemagazine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-REM-Fav-32x32.png Make-A-Wish Canada Archives - REM https://realestatemagazine.ca/tag/make-a-wish-canada/ 32 32 73-hour open house for Make-A-Wish https://realestatemagazine.ca/73-hour-open-house-for-make-a-wish/ https://realestatemagazine.ca/73-hour-open-house-for-make-a-wish/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:02:03 +0000 https://realestatemagazine.ca/?p=40376 Lucas Smith Signature Real Estate will host a record-breaking 73-hour open house starting Oct. 2 to benefit Make-A-Wish Canada

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Lucas Smith Signature Real Estate is spearheading a record-setting event this week, bringing together real estate, community, and philanthropy in support of Make-A-Wish Canada.

From Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. to Oct. 5 at 5 p.m., the World’s Longest Open House will take place at Metric Homes’ model home at 51 Axel Crescent in Stittsville, West Ottawa. 

The event will run continuously for more than 73 hours, offering visitors the chance to tour the new home while helping raise funds and awareness for the children’s charity.

“You can come at 1 a.m. and grab a bowl of popcorn and join the Realtor on their shift,” said Lucas Smith.

According to research conducted by Smith and the organizing team, the current record of 72 hours was set in Colorado in March.

“It’s less about the record and more about the ability to raise funds,” said Smith.

Smith said the fundraising goal is to surpass $10,000. Funds are being raised primarily through corporate sponsors.

“This is more than an open house — it’s about building community, making history, and giving back. It’s for the kids,” said Smith. “We’re inviting everyone to come out, experience this incredible event, and help us support a cause that transforms lives.”

Smith challenges other Realtors to go for the record. He hopes to be back next year with a 74-hour marathon open house. 

Realtors from several brokerages banded together to pull off the event. They include Julian Hyams, Joel Leclerc, Serge Guénette, Tyler Verheul, RJ McComber, Meghan Courtemanche, Shawn McFarlane and Martin Clement.

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A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections Canada team donates $6,500 to Make-A-Wish Canada https://realestatemagazine.ca/a-buyers-choice-home-inspections-canada-team-donates-6500-to-make-a-wish-canada/ https://realestatemagazine.ca/a-buyers-choice-home-inspections-canada-team-donates-6500-to-make-a-wish-canada/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 04:01:20 +0000 https://realestatemagazine.ca/?p=31194 The important cause creates special memories for children facing tough times with their health and resonates with its inspectors across Canada

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The A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI) Canada team recently donated $6,500 to Make-A-Wish Canada, adding to over $36,000 donated to Canadian causes since 2015.

Make-A-Wish Canada grants wishes to children with critical illnesses to help bring joy and hope to an otherwise difficult situation.

“Make-A-Wish Canada provides ABCHI inspectors with a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children battling critical illnesses. Our support embodies our collective commitment to spreading joy and hope, inspiring us all to be part of something truly impactful,” explains Patrick Sharkey, home inspector, ABCHI Fredericton.

 

Contributions from inspections matched by ABCHI annually

 

This annual contribution comes from funds donated by every inspection completed nationwide from the previous year — through ABCHI’s Inspectors Care program — which is matched dollar for dollar by ABCHI Canada.

The company notes this goes above and beyond the local charity each franchise donates to as a way to give back on an ongoing basis to the local communities that support their businesses.

 

‘A fantastic cause for all ABCHI inspectors’

 

ABCHI says this very important cause that creates special memories for children facing tough times with their health really resonates with its inspectors across Canada.

“Supporting Make-A-Wish Canada is a fantastic cause for all ABCHI inspectors because it grants life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. Not only does it provide joy and inspiration to these children and their families, but it also fosters a sense of community and goodwill among supporters.

The impact of granting a wish goes beyond the moment – it creates lasting memories and hope during challenging times. Supporting such a cause can bring a profound sense of fulfillment and pride to those involved,” says Stuart Websdale, home inspector, ABCHI Halton-Hamilton.

 

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