KidSport™ Manitoba
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Get Chilly for Charity...Polar Bear Dare a Regional Fund Raiser for KidSport
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For the Love of Chocolate Fashion Show
Friday February 24, 2012 Royal Oak Inn Brandon MB.
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1st Annual Polar Bear Dare - February 25th
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November
KidSport Manitoba is excited to be one of the recipients for The Dufrense Group's $1 Million Charity Challenge.
Click here to read the full media release.
October
Richard Harris Pay It Forward Social and Teddy Bear Drive
On Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Assiniboia Downs
Monies raised will help support KidSport Winnipeg.
Click here for more information.
Coming this winter! 1st Annual Polar Bear Dare - February 25th...click for details
August
Mondetta Charity Classic Raises $35,000 for KidSport Manitoba...see news release
The Leila branch of Sunova Credit Union held a Member Appreciation Day BBQ on August 12 with all proceeds going to KidSport. The event raised $242. Thank you Sunova!
Megan Funnell, KidSport Coordinator, Melainee Gordon, Associate, Sunova and Akira, D.O.G. (Director of Greetings), Sunova.
July
Local Grocery Stores Help Kids Play Sport...read news release.
Sunova Donates Over $20,000 to KidSport
A huge thank you to Sunova for raising over $20,000 through their annual Sunova Golf Classic tournament.
June
Give a Little, Help a Lot
Annually, Loblaw Companies Limited (Real Canadian Superstore and Extra Foods) runs a nation-wide charitable campaign called Give a Little, Help a Lot to help kids in need. This year the campaign runs from June 24 – 30 and provides customers shopping at Real Canadian Superstore or Extra Foods across the province with the option of donating to KidSport™ Manitoba.
Donations are used to help less fortunate children cover the costs of sport registration fees and equipment. Remember KidSport™ when you do your grocery shopping from June 24-30. All donations are appreciated and will go a long way in helping children from low income families in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Youth Help KidSport™ Kids
Three Winnipeg secondary schools have chosen KidSport as one of their charities to support through the Youth in Philanthropy Program (YiP). YiP is a program designed to introduce local high school students to philanthropy and community development. The program provides hands-on experience that benefits both participating students and local charities.
Through support from The Winnipeg Foundation, KidSport Manitoba received donations from the YiP committees at both Mennonite Brethren Collegiate and John Taylor Collegiate. Gray Academy of Jewish Education also generously supported KidSport through YiP support received from the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Thank you to all the students on the Youth in Philanthropy committees for selecting KidSport Manitoba as one of your charities to support, and for making such a significant difference in the lives of Manitoba’s kids.
May
Mike McEwan presents cheque to KidSport™ 
Mike and his team raised $2025.00 for KidSport™ by auctioning off a fishing retreat at Budd's Gunisao Lake Lodge with the curling team. Thanks Mike!
Manitoba School Dragon Boat Challenge in Support of KidSport™
DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE
When: June 12, 2011
Where: Winnipeg Wakeboard & Water Ski Park, 365 Murdock Road
Please click here for more information and to register your school.
You can now support your favourite paddler with a donation to KidSport. Click the Donate button to search for a paddler or a team and view their Dragon Boat Challenge page. Donate online and see how your support is helping them reach their goal.
Paddlers: Don't forget to register and create your very own fundraising page. From this page, you can upload a photo, set your fundraising goal and track the support you've received. It's easy to send emails to friends and family asking them to help you reach your goal. Don't forget there are great prizes available to be won.
Questions? Email kisport@sportmanitoba.ca for help.
Good luck!
Foranzi Group Ltd. teams up with KidSport™ to provide opportunities for youth!
April
Bid on a trip for two - Fly-In Fishing Experience with McEwen Curling!
All proceeds will be donated for KidSport visit http://mcewencurling.com/ for details and http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130506457150 to place your bid.
March
Doug Brown's Winnipeg Free Press article about his involvement with KidSport™:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/im-not-above-asking-for-your-money-118826244.html
Doug Brown Football Camp in Support of KidSport Winnipeg Announced for April 16, 2011
KidSport Winnipeg and Winnipeg Blue Bomber Doug Brown have announced plans for the second annual KidSport™ football camp to take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
The announcement comes after Brown was recently named KidSport Winnipeg’s Champion Spokesperson.
"This is a great opportunity to not only lead a cause with tremendous benefit to many of Winnipeg's young aspiring athletes,” said Brown, “but also as a chance for my teammates and I to teach some lucky kids the finer points of football."
The camp will be for any athlete who received funding from KidSport in order to play football in 2010. Brown – along with other members of both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Manitoba Bisons football teams – will teach kids the technical aspects involved in football while also providing examples of valuable life lessons and other important skills such as leadership, practice, hard work, dedication and self-confidence.
“Doug and his Blue Bomber teammates are generously giving the gift of time and knowledge to the camp. We know the kids will benefit from this and have a great experience on the 16th,” says the chair of the Winnipeg Region KidSport Committee, Angie McCaughan.
KidSport is a national charity administered by Sport Manitoba that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports.
Winnipeg Blue Bomber Defensive Tackle Doug Brown Named Champion Spokesperson for KidSport™ Winnipeg
KidSport Winnipeg is thrilled to announce that Winnipeg Blue Bomber Doug Brown has been named the Winnipeg Region’s KidSport Champion Spokesperson.
Brown has been a mainstay on the Bombers’ defensive line since 2001 following a four-year stint in the NFL. In his career, Brown has been a leader both on and off the field and has generously donated a great deal of time to various organization and charities throughout the city of Winnipeg.
“Being chosen as the Winnipeg KidSport™ Champion Spokesperson is an honour” said Brown. “This organization is wholly focused on removing barriers for kids to participate in sports which is something everyone should be in support of.”
The chair of the Winnipeg Region KidSport Committee, Angie McCaughan, is looking forward to having Brown act as spokesperson for the charity.
"We're excited about our new partnership with Brown and the entire Winnipeg Blue Bomber organization," says McCaughan. "Brown is a great role model and we know this will enourage more kids to participate in sport."
Winnipeg Blue Bomer Alumnus Dave Donaldson partners with KidSport™ Winnipeg to begin Inner City Youth Football Program
KidSport Winnipeg is pleased to announce it has partnered with Dave Donaldson in implementing the Inner City Youth Football Program (ICYFP). The ICYFP is a grassroots level football program brought to children in the inner city who have been unable to participate in football due to limited access and the inability to afford the financial costs associated with it.
The after school program will run from March 21st – June 20th, 2011. Donaldson’s team of coaches and guest mentors includes former CFL coaches and players as well as current Winnipeg Blue Bombers; Buck Pierce, Lamar McGriggs, Markus Howell, Kelly Butler, Dave Duncan, Don Burrell, Rick Henkewich, Keo Craver and Dave Easley.
“Our mentors will encourage participation, teamwork and discipline in a fun and safe environment. With the help of KidSport™ we will be able to facilitate an after school program that will keep our kids active and engaged in a positive environment,” says Donaldson.
The chair of the Winnipeg Region KidSport Committee, Angie McCaughan, is looking forward to the program: “We’re excited about our new partnership with Dave Donaldson and believe that the ICYFP will introduce children to the fundamentals of football and teamwork” says McCaughan. “Dave is a great role model and we know his program will ignite a passion in children for sports.”
Skate with Champions
Skate with Champions on March 4th at the MTS Centre! Lace up your skates and glide with Manitoba sport champions Jennifer Botterill (Hockey), Jill Officer (Curling), Jared Funk (Wheelchair Rugby), Jared McLeod (Athletics) and Fiona Bell (Hockey).
There will be three skating sessions:
6:00p.m.
7:00p.m.
8:00p.m.
Donations in support of KidSport will be gratefully accepted - So ALL Kids Can Play!
January
For the Love of Chocolate
The Westman KidSport committee invites you to attend the third annual "For the Love of Chocolate" event in support of KidSport.
Join us for a night of fashion, silent auctions, and of course - chocolate!
Date: January 28, 2011
Location: Victoria Inn, Brandon Manitoba
Cost: $25/ticket or purchase a table of 8 tickets for the price of 7
*Get your tickets by calling the Westman office at 1-204-726-6072
December
Download a Recipe, Help KidSport
Our friends at Inventa have put together some delicious holiday recipes. Each time one is downloaded a donation will be made to KidSport. So start cooking and you'll give a child the opportunity to play a sport this season. To download recipes, click here.
November
KidSport Scores BIG with TELUS
Fore every TELUS CFL Mobile Download in November, TELUS will donate $1 to KidSport "So ALL Kids Can Play." Darren Entwistle, CEO TELUS, says "We believe in our hearts and in our minds that...we must do 'good' in the community and we are passionately committed to our community giving philosophy." For more info, visit http://mytelus.com/cfl/
Canadian Sport Film Festival
The 2010 Canadian Sport Film Festival visits Winnipeg on Friday November 26, 1010. Screenings will take place at the Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert Ave) at 7pm and 9pm. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students. A portion of all ticket sales will go to KidSport Manitoba. To learn more, visit http://www.sportfilmfestival.ca/
August
Give a Little, Help a Lot Campaign Raises $26,702.12
Real Canadian Superstore and Extra Foods (of Loblaw Companies Limited) partnered with KidSport Canada - Manitoba for their annual Give a Little, Help a Lot campaign, which raised $26,702.17. This will give almost 200 children of lower income families the opportunity to played in organized sport. Thanks Loblaw!
July
KidSport is in Urgent Need of Sports Equipment
KidSport Manitoba has had numerous requests for equipment, but unfortunately the stock is very low.
The following is a list of the most requested items:
- hockey skates, sticks, gloves, elbow pads, bags, and helmets
- baseball gloves and bases
- soccer shin pads
- volleyballs
- tennis raquets and balls
- badminton raquets and birdies
If you are able to help this need, donations of equipment can be dropped off at the following Winnipeg locations:
River Heights Community Centre - 1370 Grosvenor Ave. (at Oak St.) Winnipeg, MB R3M 0P2 - click here for map
Allard Arena - 80 Allard Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 0T3 - click here for map
Gateway Recreation Centre - 1717 Gateway Rd. Winnipeg, MB R2G 4H1 - click here for map
If you are outside of Winnipeg, please call your KidSport region at 1-866-774-2220.
Canadian Tour Players Cup
KidSport is pleased to announce that it was the charity of choice for the 2010 Canadian Tour Players Cup, one of three major championships for the Canadian Professional Golf Tour. One of our fundraisers was a daily 50/50 Draw.
50/50 Winning Ticket Numbers
Thursday July 15 Ticket #937576 worth $125.00
Friday July 16 Ticket #466484 worth $117.00
Saturday July 17 - Sharon Kletke won $55.00 with ticket # 955119
Sunday July 18 - Dennis Wirvin won $196.00 with ticket #403148
If you have the winning 50/50 ticket, please call Suzanne at 204-925-5609 to claim your prize. Winner must produce the winning ticket stub. *Please note, winners have until August 20, 2010 to claim their 50/50 prize.
Thank you for supporting KidSport!
Lottery License #MGCC 3882-RF
Home on the Range - July 14
Home on the Range was an exclusive breakfast and golf clinic held in conjuction with the Canadian Tour Players Cup. Hosted by Investors Group, this invitation event was for clients of Investors Group Financial Advisors with the proceeds going to support KidSport.
There was a raffle to raise donations for KidSport with the winner getting two Westjet airline tickets to go anywhere Westjet flies.
Westjet raffle winner: Doug Rainboth
2010 Winnipeg Police Celebrity Slow Pitch Challenge - July 13
Winnipeg Police vs CFL Alumni All-Stars on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00pm...details
June
KidSport in The Morden Times
Program letting the kids play...click to read article
Give a Little, Help a Lot - June 18-25
Annually, Loblaws (Real Canadian Superstore and Extra Foods) runs a nation-wide charitable campaign to help kids in need. Give a Little, Help a Lot will be provides customers the option of donating $2 to KidSport. Funds will be used to pay sport registration fees for low-income kids in our community. Two stores in Winnipeg will be hosting sport fun zones on:
June 19 (Superstore on Bison Dr. from 10am-3pm)
June 20 (Superstore on St.Anne's Rd. from 12-3pm)
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2010 Manitoba Dragon Boat Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the top fundraisers: (tie between two people)
Sophie Beamish - Steinbach Regional Secondary School
Wins a $1000 post-secondary award and two Rock on the Range Tickets.
Joey Cruz - HC Avery School
Wins a $1000 post-secondary award and an iPod Touch.
Top school:
Steinbach Junior High - wins a $400 Rona gift card.
May
The 2010 Manitoba Schools Dragon Boat Challenge was a huge success raising over $7000 for KidSport Manitoba. Thank you for your support!
April
The Birchwood Automotive Group presented KidSport with a donation of over $1700 plus a truckload of gently used sport equipment...see event photo gallery
April application deadline is fast approaching...apply now
February, 2010
Registrations for the 2010 Manitoba Schools Dragon Boat Challenge are now open...details
Gavin Walls hosted his first ever Gavin Walls Football Camp in support of KidSport - Winnipeg...details