[Viva] Marlene Dutton and Hummingbird Kids Society

[Mary Smith]

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Mary


On 2013-08-07, at 9:40 PM, Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Many of you will know of the Hummingbird Kids Society and Marlene Dutton.  I am very sad to inform you that Marlene has died of cancer.
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> Marlene joined the Society as a Director very shortly after the first days and was the reason we got our first donations.  We tried to get the Society started using my story and her society connections.
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> She approached me and told me of an article she had read about in the newspaper where the Provincial Government would be donating funds from the Elton John CD, which was released to remember Princess Diana after her death.  Even though we had not received our charitable number yet (it was in progress), we applied for the funds and were one of the charities chosen.  Tim Stevenson MLA presented me with the cheque.
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> After that, Marlene approached an  advertising agency where she knew the directors and got the brochures for the society and the design donated.  This was a very large donation.
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> Bill Helin, from the Tsimshian Nation, donated the beautiful image of the hummingbird that he had created.
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> Marlene then went in person to Holt Renfrew and Disney to obtain donations of money and fun items for the children.
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> Marlene interviewed families and personally made sure that many families received what they needed.
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> Marlene was extremely worried that the name Hummingbird Kids would be connected with HIV and so we agreed that I would not continue to associate my story with the Society.  Therefore, I joined the Directors of BCPWA.
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> The Hummingbird Kids operated totally without PAID employees.. something that hardly anyone is aware of and something we were very proud of.  All the money went to try and ensure that the kids came first. Hardly anyone ever claimed expenses either.
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> Marlene was a nominee for an Accolaid by Positive Living but was not a winner, however she was a winner in all of our hearts.  Her tireless dedication to the society and to the children are a huge legacy.
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> Marlene's famous phrase that I still remember today is "yes.. but what about the children?"
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> Goodbye, Marlene, you will be fondly remembered.
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> Denise
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> The memorial service is the same day as the Positive Living Election and here is a link to the funeral home.
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> http://www.burquitlamfunerals.com/book-of-memories/1640704/Dutton-Marlene/service-details.php
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