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Agency Encore
"I see how hard we work to ensure the necessities are provided, however, it is important to ensure that the 'extras' in the children's lives are also looked after so they can experience otherwise missed experiences."
Sally Chan
Community Schools Coordinator (Acting)
Killarney Family of Schools
Vancouver School Board
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Support From Our Friends
New since mid-January: Community Gaming Grant
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Cindy Graves, Executive Director, accepts cheque from Jamey Fitzgibbon, VP of Special Projects, MEG Energy, for proceeds raised at Vancouver Giants fundraiser on March 11, 2012. MEG Energy donated $50 x 34 Giants shots on net. Thanks MEG Energy!
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The Ben and Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation
$1,000 Vancouver Giants/Corus Radio media personalities' Dash for Cash $680
Josh Durnan
$140
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Kids Up Front has gone mobile!
Visit http://kidsupfront.inc.ly/van on your Smartphone!
Thank you Tagga for this
in-kind donation!
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19th hOle Champion Sponsor |
Join the Team!
Kids Up Front is always
grateful for donations of time.
Contact Cindy Walker
to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Kids Up Front.
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Kids Up Front Community,
Welcome to the March edition of KIDS BIZ. It's been a wonderfully busy few months and we have much to share with you. Happy reading, and thank you for your continued support.
Warmly,
Cindy Graves, Executive Director
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Donor Applause
Thanks to the generosity of many donors, 2012 got off to a strong start with a total of 6,652 fun-filled experiences delivered to kids and their chaperones in January and February. Here's where we sent the kids:
- An Evening with Spencer & Friends
- Arts Club Theatre - INTIMATE APPAREL
- bangOplay Youth Activity Scholarship - 6 weeks with a Personal Trainer
- CONCACAF Women's Soccer Olympic Qualifying Tournament
- DanceHouse - LA LA LA HUMAN STEPS
- DanceHouse - RANDOM DANCE / ENTITY
- Davis Cup - COURTSIDE SEATS
- Disney's Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical
- Disney's Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour EVER
- Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour - Monster Trucks
- The National Ballet of Cuba - DON QUIXOTE
- Pacific Coach Lines Whistler Bus Trip
- Premiere showing of Beauty and the Beast 3D
- Special Advanced Screening of BIG MIRACLE
- Special Advanced Screening of Dr. Suess' THE LORAX 3D
- Special Advanced Screening of JOURNEY 2: The Mysterious Island 3D
- Special Advanced Screening of STAR WARS: The Phantom Menace 3D
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler
- UBC Museum of Anthropology - One-Year Individual Memberships
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Vancouver Canucks
- Vancouver Giants
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots - MOTHER GOOSE
- Variety: The Children's Charity - Variety's Got Talent Finals
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Thanks Universal Studios! Kids from Tsleil-Waututh Nation attended a special advanced screening of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax 3D movie on February 25.
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Kids Helping Kids
 At just 8 years old, Josh Durnan is already setting a great example for giving back to his community. For the second year in a row, Josh donated funds raised at his birthday party to Kids Up Front. This year, Josh raised $140 to send 28 children to fun events they otherwise would not get to enjoy. Thank you Josh!
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How You Can Help Join us in the 2012 Scotiabank Charity Challenge for the Scotiabank Half-Marathon & 5K!
Sunday, June 24, 2012!
Become a "Kids Up Front Kruiser" today and help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 to provide life-changing experiences for 2000 children and youth in our community. Participate! Fundraise! Help Change a Child's Life!
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How do I sign up?
- Visit Kids Up Front's Charity Challenge fundraising page to register for the Half-Marathon or 5K walk/run**
- Select Kids Up Front as your recipient charity.
- Follow the link in your confirmation email to set up a personal fundraising page.
**Before you complete your online participant registration, email us pledging to raise a minimum of $500 for Kids Up Front and you could earn a FREE registration to the run or walk. Hurry, supply is limited... |
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Youth from Umoja Operation Compassion Society got the chance to skate with Mason Raymond of the Vancouver Canucks as part of the media launch for the Scotiabank Half-Marathon and 5K. Runners & walkers are encouraged to join us to raise funds for Kids Up Front in the popular event this June 24, 2012 in Vancouver.
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 $5.00 sends a child in need to a quality event.
Click the Kid Sender button to donate today.
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4th Annual 19th hOle
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9:30pmWhere: NEW VENUE! The Roundhouse - 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
What: Vancouver's most fun fundraiser!
Why: Raise funds for underprivileged kids across Greater Vancouver to access arts, culture, sports, and recreation.
Tickets: $150 Tables: $1500 / Sand Trap Table of 10Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact
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Star Volunteer
Janice McShane, Fundraiser/Office Administrator
What do you do at Kids Up Front?
 I joined the committee last year to participate in the 19th hOle fundraising event. The day to day workload at the Kids Up Front office can be fast-paced to ensure the kids receive tickets and opportunities and I am available to take on tasks to assist office operations or upcoming events.
Why do you volunteer?
I enjoy giving my time back to the community. I have been able to share in Vancouver's cultural, artistic, and sporting events with my own children and I feel it is every child's right to enjoy these opportunities in the community they live in.
What do you do when you are not volunteering?
When I am not volunteering with Kids Up Front I do have other organizations I like to be involved in. I volunteer for the One to One Literacy program in the elementary schools in Vancouver and I help organize a regular community lunch. I keep myself fit through exercise, yoga, and walking my dog. I travel, spend time with friends/family, and attend the same kinds of events I want the kids to attend.
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