Spring Robeez have arrived at Bearyland! Plus, we are having a March sale on select Webkins. Stop by our store and check out our new merchandise!

Also new in the store: the book "If My Dog Could Talk" by Alison Ainsworth. Stay tuned for details on an upcoming book signing by Alison at Bearyland! To learn more about her book, please visit http://www.ifmydogcouldtalk.net/.

One last note: We will be closed for inventory on March 31.


Stollery Wedding

If you’re looking to create a wedding with a difference, consider honouring your guests with a donation to the Foundation in lieu of providing the traditional table favours. Or you can invite your guests to make a donation in honour of your celebration in lieu of receiving wedding gifts.

We will then provide you with different options to thank your guests for being a part of your special day. Thank you letters, gift cards, and certificates are all available.

With your support, we can accomplish so much! Your donation will help ensure that every child who comes through the doors of the Stollery Children’s Hospital receives the best specialized pediatric health care services possible.

Call Joanna at 780-989-7388 for more information.


REGISTER NOW for the SPORT CHEK MOTHER'S DAY RUN & WALK

Celebrate Mother's Day and raise money for the community on Sunday, May 8th by participating in the 16th Annual Sport Chek Mother's Day Run and Walk! This event will be raising funds to purchase much needed equipment for the planned Stollery Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department expansion. All registered moms are entered in to win a fabulous grand prize! Great team building for schools and corporate organizations!

Please visit www.mdrunandwalk.com or call Jolene Johnson at 780-431-4609 for more information on how you can get involved!


LONDON DRUGS Supports the Stollery

From March 1 to 31, stop by your local London Drugs in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Red Deer to participate in their Paper Bear Icon Campaign to support the Stollery! With your $2 donation, you will be making a difference in the lives of sick and injured children in our community. Thank you London Drugs for your support! For further information and to find a participating store near you, please visit London Drugs at londondrugs.com, Facebook.com/londondrugs or Twitter.com/londondrugs.


Community Bulletin Board

The following groups, organizations, and individuals are holding events and fundraisers in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation:

  • MY FILOSOPHY HIGH TEA
    My Filosophy is holding a high tea to support both STARS and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Visit http://www.myfilosophy.com/news-events/ for more information.

    Date: Sunday, March 20, 2011.
    Location: d’Lish Urban Kitchen & Wine Bar 10418-124 Street, Edmonton.
  • 12 MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN
    On the last Saturday of every month, Louieville Lounge in Whitecourt, AB will host a themed party with 100 per cent of the ticket sales benefitting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Tickets are only $10! Visit http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Louieville-Lounge/180014748697336 for more information.

    Date: Saturday, Mebruary 26, 2011.
    Location: Louieviell Lounge, Whitecourt, AB.

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.

Did you know …

...age, inexperience, distraction, and peer pressure are all factors in vehicle-related injuries and death during the teen years?

PARENTS

You can make a BIG difference!
As a parent, you are involved in your teenager’s driving in many ways – from coaching and supervision to paying for insurance and controlling access to the family vehicle. You have the right to set rules for your family and you will not be alone. Most parents set rules - whether their teens admit it or not!

Crash rates are especially high during the first year of unsupervised driving. Research shows that teens have fewer crashes when there are limits on unsupervised driving that are gradually relaxed as young drivers gain experience. By placing limits on your new young driver you will protect your own child and help make the road a safer place for everyone.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Driver education programs will help your teen learn the most up to date information on avoiding collisions and smart driving. However, new drivers need at least 50 hours of supervised on-road practice in different kinds of driving conditions, including night time and winter conditions. Make sure your teen gets lots of supervised driving practice.

By working as a team, parents and teens can accomplish their shared goal … a safe, successful teen driver.

Visit www.capitalhealth.ca/
safeteendriving
for a Parent/Teen Agreement that can help make a plan you both can live with.

INJURIES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS… THEY ARE PREDICTABLE AND PREVENTABLE!

Information provided by the Provincial Injury Prevention Team/Kidsafe Alberta, affiliated with the Stollery Children's Hospital - www.capitalhealth.ca/kidsafe