UPDATE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023:
Andrew walked 13.9K today. It was a very hot day.
SIGHTINGS:
I have missed some sightings because the photo, date, time and location were posted on a Facebook Community Page. Please send PM to me Marlene Bryenton - thanks!
I think it best to offer Andrew your generous grocery item. If he politely declines, offer to leave it near Andrew and perhaps he will accept it. He has been politely turning down offers of food. I am most concerned about this.
FIRST SIGHTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2023:
8:59 a.m. Andrew was seen at St. Clair West and Dufferin in front of McDonald's. A lady asked Andrew what he liked. Andrew said, hash browns. She bought him 3 bags and then insisted he take $20. She sent me photos and a video. I have attached video.
9:22 a.m. Andrew is in front of Tim Horton's at Dufferin and St. Clair. He was talking to himself calmly. The lady asked if he would like breakfast and he declined. He asked another lady if she would get him a chocolate chip muffin and she did. She said Andrew's sneakers were in bad shape.
9:33 a.m. Andrew was seen at Tim Horton's St Clair and Dufferin.
12:45 p.m. Someone saw Andrew at 3350 Dundas Street West in the Junction,. He walked up to the light at Dundas and Runnymede and turned back. He walked east on Dundas on North side of street.
1:09 p.m. Andrew was spotted Dundas West and Keele in the Junction Neighbourhood. He was walking Eastbound on Dundas West. He was carrying a green grocery bag.
2:30.p.m. Andrew is at McDonald's at St Clair and Keele. He was fast to sleep sitting at the table. I received a photo.
5:10 p.m. Andrew was walking North on Weston Road and Lawrence. He was walking quickly. He reported that Andrew's jeans were very torn up in the back and his underwear could be seen.
SIGNIFICANT UPDATE
Someone sent a phone number that enabled me to reach Premier Doug Ford's Cabinet answering system. I was asked for my name, phone number and e-mail address. I pleaded with Premier Ford to do what he could to help bring Andrew home on a medical transfer. There has been no response to my phone call. I sent another e-mail today to Premier Ford, Hon. Sylvia Jones and Hon. Michael Tibollo.
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PREMIER DOUG FORD'S MESSAGE
PREMIER DOUG FORD sent me this message 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
Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health has not contacted me yet. The Minister has the authority to grant a medical transfer order via a provision in the Ontario Mental Health Act.
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ADVOCACY
I have been advised to increase advocacy efforts. Please contact Premier Doug Ford at Premier@Ontario.ca 416-327 4300, I left a message. The other numbers were forwarded to this number.
Hon. Sylvia Jones Sylvia.jones@Ontario.ca 416-327-4300
Hon. Michael Tibollo michael.tibollo@ontario.ca 416-327-4300
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MEDIA COVERAGE
The GLOBE AND MAIL story was written by Marcus Gee and published August 25, 2023. Photographs were taken by John Morris.
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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, MLA Susie Dillon, Dr. Javier Salabarria, Medical Director Mental Health & Addictions, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island.
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PLEASE NOTE
PLEASE DO NOT CALL ANDREW BY NAME. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT POLICE UNLESS ANDREW IS IN DISTRESS. MY PROFILE PAGE PROVIDES UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
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PETITION
The PLEASE BRING ANDREW BRYENTON HOME TO P.E.I. PETITION has received 7239 signatures so far. These are caring and compassionate residents of Ontario and Prince Edward Island. Here is the link: https://chng.it/TMKMZfHH2p It is fast and free.
Change.Org states that with 7,500 signatures, this petition is more likely to get a reaction from the decision makers. PLEASE HELP REACH THIS GOAL!
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.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
The TORSTAR YORK REGION.COM story written by Kim Zarzour was published Saturday, August 26, 2023. The headline was, "GUT-WRENCHING NIGHTMARE": FROM P.E.I. TO TORONTO MOTHER SEARCHES TO HELP HER HOMELESS SON. The second part was published August 31, 2023. https://twitter.com/kimzarzour/status/1697226704505201017
Kim advised that Andrew's story was the most read today, September 1, 2023. =========================================
Charlottetown CBC reporter, Jessica Doria-Brown, contacted me and advised that she is working on the story.
A Toronto Star reporter contacted me. I hope to hear from them soon.
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MARVIN ROSS BLOG
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/
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/.../appi.ajp.2013.12111439 )
Marvin submitted Andrew's story to the Hamilton Spectator, August 31, 2023.
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ANDREW'S ANGEL TEAM
I have a team of very gifted individuals who are guiding, encouraging and supporting me daily. The list is extensive.
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.
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.
A new gentleman has joined Andrew's Angel Team. He is the TWITTER KING. He has been sending Twitter messages. He reported the following: There have been 8992 Twitter views in one day on the Globe and Mail story.
Calling all people who love to use Twitter. Would you please help tag and flag so that there is more exposure to Andrew's story? Someone told me the only reason they knew about Andrew's story was because they are in a Facebook Community Group. They suggested that more people should be helping to spread the word on Twitter. Hope you can assist.
I am a MAMA BEAR and I will protect our son! Furthermore, I WILL NEVER GIVE UP TRYING TO SAVE OUR SON'S LIFE!