Reflecting on Jacoub’s Camp

May 30, 2015 was the day we stood together in hope for a better tomorrow.

Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers proudly sponsored a new initiative, Jacoub's Camp, in support our client, The Favila Family. Jacoub’s Camp is The Favila Family’s most treasured vision; a place where families who have been adversely impacted by the negligence of drivers can come together for support, understanding and guidance. Jacoub’s Balloon Race was the launch of this dream and was our way of honouring our client while promoting the importance of responsible driving.

Tragically, seven year old Jacoub Favila was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Highway 401 while travelling with his family on New Year's Day 2013. This event’s goal was to demonstrate the importance of responsible driving and its impact on our community. In these times of fleeting moments it is imperative that we slow down and appreciate the difference we can make.

THANK YOU

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended this event; it was a very special day, one that we will not soon forget.

Our special guests made this day so memorable; the Favila Family, all of our clients and their families, the Honourable Chris Alexander, PC, MP, Ajax-Pickering, Regional Councillor David Pickles and Martin Graham (OPP) – thank you for attending the inaugural Jacoub’s Camp.

In addition, we would like to thank our event Partners;

Louise Russo, WAVE

Michelle McDonald, BIST

Rick Bye, Gluckstein Driving Gift Experiences for ABI, SCI and Visually Impaired

Sarah Palmer, NeuroConnect

Teresa Korogyi, Sunnybrook Hospital

The Balloon Release

The countdown to the balloon release seemed like a blur, the air was filled with a mix of excitement, remembrance and hope. Internally we were all taking that moment to focus on what we really wanted to release with our balloons. Perhaps it was to send a message to someone who had passed, or simply let go of something into the universe. 

Without a doubt we had Jacoub on our minds - was he watching us release these balloons in his memory? Did he feel the love from his family and friends who were there celebrating his life? Regardless of what you believe, there was something special that connected us all when we stood together to honour Jacoub and those among us. 

When the moment came and everyone let go of their blue balloons, we watched as they floated higher and higher into the sky with our messages of love and optimism for tomorrow.  

We wish to share the following photo slide show: Jacoub's Camp Slideshow

Warm regards,

Charles Gluckstein