The latest edition of our Annual Charity Bear Program is on sale at participating banks throughout Northern Alberta. The 2010 "Stollery Kids" Bear is unique -- it was created in honour of all the brave boys and girls at the Stollery Children's Hospital.
The large bear retails at $20 and the small at $10. Proceeds from the sale of these custom Anna Club plush bears will help fund state-of-the-art equipment, leading edge research, education, and special services.
Be sure to purchase your bear at participating BMO Bank of Montreal, CIBC, HSBC Bank Canada, RBC and Scotiabank branches, and support the Stollery Children’s Hospital through the Charity Bear Program.
Bearyland
Our 2011 t-shirts are now available! Purchase our 2011 t-shirts at 50 per cent off while supplies last.
When you purchase a gift at Bearyland for the holidays, it’s like giving twice. Proceeds from Bearyland merchandise benefit the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Feel free to phone us at 780-433-7445, and we can help you find the perfect gift. If it’s for a loved one in the hospital, we’ll even deliver it to their ward for you!
My Filosophy Inc. – Southgate Centre
My Filosophy will donate a percentage of sales from its Southgate location to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Visit www.myfilosophy.com for more information.
Date: From now until January 8, 2011
Location: Southgate Centre 11100 - 51 Avenue
Stollery Family Day Classic
In support of the Stollery and minor hockey, the First Annual Stollery 4 vs. 4 Family Day Weekend Tournament will take place February 18 - 21, 2011. This incredible tournament will feature Novice, Atom, PeeWee and Bantam categories in both Elite and Recreational Divisions. There will be a four game minimum for all teams.
This tournament will be sold out. Don't miss your opportunity to participate and support two great causes. Call 1-877-30-SKATE to register as a team or individual.
Date: February 18 - 21, 2011
Location: Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
Tm 500 Charity Event
For every mortgage over $200,000, Tailored Mortgage Inc will make a donation of $500 to the Stollery.
For more information visit
www.tailoredmortgages.com or
email mortgagecoach@shaw.ca.
Community Bulletin Board
The following groups, organizations, and individuals are holding events and fundraisers in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation:
- TIGER SPIKES FOR TIKES, 3RD ANNUAL
Two Hills School volleyball team will raise money for the Stollery by playing volleyball for 12 hours straight. Participants are accepting pledges from the community. Call 780-657-3383 or email curtis_paulichuk@sperd.ca for more information.
Location: Two Hills School
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. - CHIX WITH STIX, 6TH ANNUAL
St. FX is hosting their 6th Annual Chix with Stix event. The female hockey academy will compete against the St. FX teaching staff for a friendly game of hockey. Participants will raise funds through pledges. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Email bryan.keller@ecsd.net for more information or visit www.stfxhockey.com.
Location: St. Francis Xavier 9250 - 163 Street
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - COUNTER TOP FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Zephyr Interiors Inc. will donate $3 per sq.ft. to the Stollery from their sale of granite countertops. Visit www.zephyrinteriors.ca for details.
Location: Zephyr Interiors Inc. 9408 - 62 Avenue
Date: Now until June 2011
- THINKTANK ADVERTISING & DESIGN; IN MEMORY OF CONNOR BLAIR CHARLTON
ThinkTANK Advertising & Design is opening limited spots of their "Mobile Showroom" for businesses to advertise and support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. They will donate 30 percent of the proceeds to the Stollery, and will also be accepting donations at more than 20 events happening around Edmonton. To find out more, call 780.423.5869 or visit www.thinktankads.com
Date: From now until December 30, 2010
Location: Various locations - STOLLERY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL VIDEO GAME FUNDRAISING DRIVE
During December and January, KB Gamez will sell video games and donate a portion of their proceeds to the Stollery. If you have any games to sell or are looking for games to buy, now is the time! Visit www.kbgamez.com or the facebook page for more information.
Location: Various Locations
Date: Now until January 31, 2011 - PRIVILEGE PLUS CLUB CARD
Enviroplus will be producing a limited number of high-end gift cards offering discounts at high-end places around Edmonton. The card will cost $200, with $100 donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. For more information, visit www.enviropluscard.com or email enviroplus@live.com.
Location: Various Locations
Date: Ongoing - SANITEC'S SUPPORT OF THE STOLLERY
For every order of $50 or more, Sanitec will donate $2 in support of the Stollery Children's Hospital. Email info@sanitecdistributing.com or visit the facebook page for more information.
Location: Sanitec Distributing 16671 - 113 Avenue
Date: Now until December 31, 2010 During store hours
- THE TUPPERWARE 'TUPPERATION' FOR THE STOLLERY FOUNDATION
Between October 15 and December 15, the sales team will donate 40 per cent of sales from select Tupperware purchases. Email thetupperation@shaw.ca for more information, or click here to view the poster.
Date: From now until December 15, 2010
Location: Various Locations - BEAR FOR A BUCK
Titan Supply is asking employees, customers and suppliers to purchase paper bears in support of the Stollery. Supply will proudly display the bears throughout their lobby and sales area. Call 780-481-1122 or visit www.titansupply.ca for more information, or click here to view the poster.
Date: November 1 – December 31, 2010
Location: Titan Supply – Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and Grande Prairie
For more information on these events visit www.stollerykids.com. If you are interested in raising money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, please contact Stephanie Perilli at 780-431-4622 or sperilli@stollerykids.com. To receive a Third Party Fundraising Application form click here.
Last Chance!
Time is running out to purchase your raffle tickets for the Shelby GT 500 KR or custom Ford F-350. Draw date is December 15, 2010.
Click here to purchase your ticket.
Every ticket you purchase helps make miracles happen--it's powerful support!
Not sure what to give that special someone this holiday season? It’s easy! Give Smart Risk
Guaranteed to be the one gift you won’t have to return!
Look First...
- When buying toys for your child, follow the manufacturer’s age recommendations.
- Watch out for toys with small parts that could be removed and become a choking hazard for your child.
- Monitor battery-operated toys as batteries can leak and burn your child’s skin or they can be swallowed.
- Ensure your child’s toy box is safe. It should have ventilation holes and the lid should be light and well supported.
- Keep small or hard candies, nuts, and toothpicks out of young children’s reach.
- Keep latex balloons away from your child.
Get Trained
- Plants such as Mistletoe, English Holly, and English Ivy are poisonous. Keep these and other plants out of your child’s reach.
Buckle Up …
- If you are traveling in a vehicle with your child make sure they are always correctly buckled up.
Is your child safe in that shopping cart?
Did you know...shopping cart-related injuries are common and can result in severe injury or even death? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents consider alternatives to placing children in shopping carts, until carts are redesigned to prevent injury?
How do these injuries occur?
- The child falls from a shopping cart.
- The cart tips over.
- The child becomes entrapped in the cart.
- The child falls while riding on the outside of the cart.
What can you do?
- Never leave your child alone in a shopping cart.
- Do not allow your child to stand-up in a shopping cart.
- Do not place an infant carrier on top of the shopping cart.
- Do not allow your child to ride in the basket.
- Never allow your child to ride on the outside of a cart.
- Place your child in a safety belt or harness at all times when in a shopping cart.
- Do not allow an older child to climb on the cart or push the cart with another child inside.
INJURIES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS… THEY ARE PREDICTABLE AND PREVENTABLE!
Proper supervision, safe environments, hazard awareness, and participating in age-appropriate activities all help reduce the risk of injuries to children during the holiday season.
Information provided by the Provincial Injury Prevention Team/Kidsafe Alberta, affiliated with the Stollery Children's Hospital - www.capitalhealth.ca/kidsafe
