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Our Beginnings

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Temiskaming Multiple Births is a fellowship of men and women with the common goal of “enhancing the quality of life for multiples in our community.” As affiliate members of Multiple Births Canada our mission is “to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada.”

Temiskaming Multiple Births  had its start in 1985. We thank the ladies who had the energy to add yet another layer to their already busy days! Our records indicate we owe a huge debt of gratitude to these founding members – Sharon Royal and Cathy McLennan. One of their first projects was a cookbook featuring great recipes for busy parents. To honour the original group TMB produced a commemorative 20th Anniversary Cookbook in 2005.

In the early years, our group name was Temiskaming Parents of Twins, but when a new member with triplets arrived it quickly became Temiskaming Parents of Multiples. At our Annual General Meeting in the Fall of 2000, to be recognized as an all-inclusive organization, we officially changed our name to Temiskaming Multiple Births. That year Multiple Births Canada also transitioned from Parents of Multiple Births Association (POMBA) Canada.

  • SUPPORT is offered through regular meetings and mentorship
  • FRIENDSHIP is extended at various social functions
  • INFORMATION is made available through our resource library

Temiskaming Multiple Births is a social orientated club with a focus on helping expectant and newborn families get through the first difficult months and years.  Our members attend family and adult events, offer support to each other, and contribute to our local community. We cover from Kirkland Lake to Temagami, Elk Lake to Laverlochère, Quebec as well as all communities within and in outlying areas.  We encourage our members to become lifetime supporters, paying forward or paying back as the case may be. Temiskaming Multiple Births is not associated with any sect, denomination, political entity or institution. Partnerships with other organizations that wish to enhance our goal are encouraged.

Members are required to renew their membership in November of every year. TMB memberships cost $30. Members in good standing have full access to the MBC website. Previous and new members requiring membership half way through the year will be pro-rated at one half of the regular renewal rate.

– 2005 Media coverage of our story book donation to 25 area schools. This $3,000 initiative represented the addition of many books on multiples, both English and French, to school libraries.
Sandy and Lisa, our poster girls for the 2004 National MBC Conference, pose with Mother Stork at the 2003 New Liskeard Fall Fair. The organizating committee had a booth at the fall fair to sell raffle tickets on the beautiful quilt on display.
Sandy and Lisa, our poster girls for the 2004 National MBC Conference, pose with Mother Stork at the 2003 New Liskeard Fall Fair. The organizating committee had a booth at the fall fair to sell raffle tickets on the beautiful quilt on display.
2005 Media coverage of our 20th Anniversary Kick-off resulted in a full story on our newest members, triplets from Kirkland Lake.
Twin A, Jonnie, and Twin B, Donny, are two local doctors who deliver twins in Temiskaming. They helped us to raise funds for the 2004 National MBC Conference by hosting a Christmas Concert we held in December 2002 at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt.
Reverand Mark Curtis making an impression on delegates and the media.
Mother Stork was busy during her year in Temiskaming. Here she learns to ice fish on a frozen Lake Temiskaming with another Twin A and Twin B, Zachary and Jeremy.
Two sets of twins, and they're cousins! This photo was taken at the Spirit of the North CD release party, where the Cochrane twins belted out a song or two! They also performed at the 2004 National MBC Conference.
Melissa-Lyne and Natasha-Lyne pose with other twins at the Most Look Alike Contest at the 2005 Twins Festival in Montreal, Canada.
Temiskaming Multiple Births twins carry the National Multiple Births Awareness Day banner in the parade at the 2005 Twins Festival in Montreal, Canada.
Sam and Sara with Barry Spilchuk.
One of our first donations to Temiskaming Hospital was this CD player and lullaby CD’s for the nursery.
Melissa-Lyne and Natasha-Lyne pose with other twins at the Most Look Alike Contest at the 2005 Twins Festival in Montreal, Canada.
The Twins Day Parade animator introduces our banner to Montreal, Canada.
Every year Multiple Births Canada gives out an award to recognize exceptional dedication to volunteer service within the community of Multiple Births. In 2002 Gail Moore from Temiskaming Multiple Births won this “Making a Difference” Award.
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