UPDATE AUGUST 25, 2023:
HAVE YOU SEEN ANDREW BRYENTON TODAY? WE ARE VERY CONCERNED!
FIRST AND ONLY SIGHTING TODAY:
1:14pm Andrew was seen sitting on the grass carrying on a conversation with no one. It was so sad to watch. This was at Dubray, Keele and Wilson. This is North York. There are food stores nearby such as Metro.
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PREMIER DOUG FORD sent this e-mail August 23, 2023.
"Thanks for reaching out about your son Andrew and his current health situation. I'm sorry to hear about the difficult experiences and challenges you've had to overcome.
With that said, I do appreciate your insight on this matter and take your concerns seriously. I've forwarded your email to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, for her information."
Thanks again for contacting me.
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
c: The Honourable Sylvia Jones
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PLEASE SEND PHOTOS, DATE AND TIME
Thanks to the many Ontario residents who are continuing to send photos, videos with date, time and location.
PLEASE PAUSE ADVOCACY
We have raised an awareness with Premier Doug Ford, Hon. Sylvia Jones and Hon. Michael Tibollo. I suggest we pause advocacy at this time.
LOBBYING EFFORTS
I am lobbying for a P.E.I. Missing Persons Act, P.E.I. Community Treatment Order and Federal Advanced Medical Directive. I have sent e-mails to MP Sean Casey, Premier Dennis King, Hon. Mark McLane, Minister of Health; Dr. Javier Salabarria, Medical Director Mental Health & Addictions, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island.
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PLEASE DO NOT CALL ANDREW BY NAME AS YOU WILL SPOOK HIM. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT POLICE UNLESS ANDREW IS IN DISTRESS. MY PROFILE PAGE PROVIDES UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
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The PLEASE BRING ANDREW BRYENTON HOME TO PEI PETITION has received 6412 signatures so far. These are caring and compassionate residents of Ontario and Prince Edward Island. Here is the link: https://chng.it/TMKMZfHH2p
Change.Org states that with 7,500 signatures, this petition is more likely to get a reaction from the decision maker.
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THANK YOU FOR CARING
We are most thankful to the people of Ontario who are caring for our son, Andrew, by providing him with food, water, money and clothing as well as giving me daily sightings.
MEDIA
Charlottetown CBC reporter, Jessica Doria-Brown, interviewed me this week.
The Globe and Mail will be publishing a story written by Marcus Gee this week. It will detail Andrew's painful mental health story and my advocacy for mental health reform.
Kim Zavzour, Tor Star will be publishing a comprehensive two-part story regarding Andrew, advocacy efforts and mental illness information. It will be released Saturday or perhaps Monday, August 28, 2023.
A blog was written by Marvin Ross entitled, WHY ONTARIO'S MENTAL HEALTH ACT IS DEFICIENT - THE TALE OF A HOMELESS MAN WHO SHOULDN'T BE HOMELESS. Here is the link: https://dawsonross.wordpress.com/
I HAVE A WONDERFUL TEAM!
I have a team of very gifted individuals who are guiding, encouraging and supporting me daily. The list is extensive.
I have been supported by TEAM. This is a group with the mandate of MENTAL HEALTH REFORM. The group consists of psychiatrists, lawyers, police and people with a vested interest in mental health issues.
This group will be meeting with Hon. Michael Tibollo in the near future.
In particular, I wish to thank Maureen Trask, Advocate for Missing Persons. Maureen's son, Daniel, went missing and unfortunately was discovered deceased. Maureen facilitates a Peer Support Group for Missing Persons. I am a member of that group.
Maureen also successfully lobbied for the Ontario Missing Persons Act with the assistance of MPP Catherine Fife. Maureen has been working with me for five months providing guidance and assistance. I can't thank her enough for her kindness shown to our family.
Also, I wish to thank Kerry McLane, volunteer investigator with the PLEASE BRING ME HOME ORGANIZATION. Kerry helped search for Andrew in Ontario. In addition, Kerry suggested I start the PLEASE BRING ANDREW BRYENTON HOME TO P.E.I. PETITION.
I am a MAMA BEAR and I will protect our son! Furthermore, I WILL NEVER GIVE UP TRYING TO SAVE OUR SON'S LIFE!