ATB Financial is hosting its 12th Annual Teddy for a Toonie campaign in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Starting April 5th until April 30th, visit any ATB location to support their fun and family-friendly fundraising activities. All proceeds, from Edmonton and Northern Alberta will support the Pediatric Emergency Expansion at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Second Annual Busy Being Fabulous
The second annual Busy Being Fabulous…for the Stollery, presented by Southgate will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Matrix Hotel.
This unforgettable ladies only night of pampering will include a spectacular spring fashion show, free mini-manicures, shopping, delicious food, complimentary cocktails and wine, dancing, and more. There's something for everyone! Tickets are $100 with proceeds benefitting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.stollerykids.com/fabulous. If you're interested in some of the unique sponsorship opportunities available, contact Beverly Sawchuk at 780-431-4614 or bsawchuk@stollerykids.com.
Bearyland
April will bring spring and Easter, along with a giant rabbit.
The store is filled to the brim with new and exciting items for children of all ages (and adults, too). Just by making a purchase, you’re supporting the Stollery as all proceeds are directed to making miracles happen.
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!
PartyLite Canada
Celebrate PartyLite Canada's 19th Anniversary by purchasing a Juicy Summer Sampler. PartyLite Canada will proudly donate $2 from each sale to the Stollery Children's Hospital through the Children's Miracle Network and to the Canadian Lung Association.
The Source
During the month of April, the Source will be selling paper balloons to raise money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Purchase your balloon and receive a special coupon offer!
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 specialized 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!
Every year, Calgary beats our numbers. Help us reach our goal of 3,000 participants by registering at www.mdrunandwalk.com, or call Jolene at 780-431-4609 for more information on how you can get involved!
Volunteers are needed to help with everything from cheering on the participants, to cutting up fruit and prepping refreshments to registering our more than 200 volunteers. Come out on your own, with a group or with your family, what a great way to spend the day with your Mom AND help a good cause.
For more information on the event and to fill out a volunteer application form visit www.mdrunandwalk.com or email Kristin at ktustian@stollerykids.com.
RE/MAX Southeast Charity Texas Hold’em in Support of the Stollery
Join RE/MAX as they raise money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. $200 Buy-in. $8,000 in chips. With an optional $10 for an extra $2,000 in chips.
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 Registration: 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Start Time: 2:00 p.m. Dinner Break: 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Location: Yellowhead Casino 12464 153 Street, Edmonton
Knock out one of the celebrities for a special bounty!
Third Annual 12 Hour Dodgeball Mania
Come out and support Jasper Place High School's third annual dodgeball mania! Students will collect donations throughout the event, so stop by to cheer them on and make a difference in the community!
Date: Friday, April 8, 2011
Location: Jasper Place High School
Visit http://jasperplace.epsb.ca/ for more information.
My Filosophy Stollery Charity Fashion Show & Galaa
This spring fashion show, featuring Joeffer Caoc, is bigger, better and even more exciting than the fall fashion show.
Last fall, My Filosophy raised $13,000 for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. And, they hope to raise even more on April 8th.
They have some amazing sponsors on board, including: Elegant Touches, D'Lish Urban Kitchen, Phoenix Spa Renewal, Charisma Hair Fashion, Lindisfarne Productions & Women with Vision…just to name a few.
Tickets for this event are $100. The fall event sold out in only a few weeks, so contact My Filosophy for more information on how you can grab tickets for this spring's hottest event!
Date: Friday, April 8, 2011
Location: Latitude 53
Click here or visit http://www.myfilosophy.com/ to learn more.
Artisan Homes / Pediatric Neurosurgery Fund Fundraiser
The staff of the Stollery's Pediatric Neurosurgery Unit will be hosting a fundraiser to raise money for their neurosurgery camp. Funds will be raised through a wine & cheese reception and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 each.
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: 2108 Warry Way SW, Edmonton
Edmonton Catholic Schools Heart of Glee
The Glee Club students of St. Basil School, HE Beriualt, Cardinal Leger, Archbishop Joseph MacNeil and JH Picard are hosting a benefit concert in support of the kids at the Stollery. Funds will be raised through ticket sales, donations, sponsorships and t-shirt sales.
Purchase your $20 ticket here.
Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Shoctor Theatre, Citadel Theatre
Click here or visit www.stbasil.ecsd.net for more information.
Community Bulletin Board
The following groups, organizations, and individuals are holding events and fundraisers in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation:
- Bizz Blitz's Support of the Stollery
Bizz Blitz offers a daily deal for coupons at local merchants to promote their goods and services. These offers go out on an eNewsletter. Customers can purchase these at a discounted rate online. A portion of the sales will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Visit www.bizzblitz.com for more information. - Colour Your Heart, Little Hearts Big Dreams
This event will showcase some of Edmonton's greatest local youth talent, all in an effort to raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Funds will be raised through ticket sales, a silent auction, t-shirt sales and possible treats during intermission.
Tickets bought before April 14 cost $10, after April 14 they increase to $15, and they will cost $20 at the door. So make sure you buy your tickets today!
The event organizers are looking for support from the public in the form of sponsorships and gift-in-kind.
Date: Friday, May 6, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Gateway Alliance Church
Click here or visit our Facebook page to learn more. - Stephie's Bike Tour for the Stollery
This bike tour will help promote active healthy lifestyles for families. Join the 5 km fun tour, the 20 km try-it tour, or the 60-80 km scenic tour.
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Saskatchewan.
View Poster.
Visit www.stephiesbiketour.com to register today! - TM 500 Charity Event
For every mortgage over $200,000, Tailored Mortgage Inc will make a donation of $500 to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
Visit www.tailoredmortgages.com or email mortgagecoach@shaw.ca to learn more. - 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!
Click here for more information.
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Location: Louieviell Lounge, Whitecourt, AB - getwed Events
getwed Events is a wedding planner. Renee will donate 2 per cent of her profits to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation until the end of the year.
Visit www.getwed.ca to learn more. - Great Beginning School of Music
This Music School will donate $1 from every registration per session for the year of 2011.
Visit www.gbmusikgarten.com for more information - Cappuccino's for Kids
Tesoro Caffe Bar will donate $1 from the sale of each cappuccino sold between 7:30am & 11:00am weekdays.
Date: Weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Location: Tesoro Caffe Bar 11244 - 104 Avenue
Visit www.tesorocaffebar.com to learn more. - Art from the Heart
Westmount Frame Shoppe is excited to be support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. They will donate 10 per cent from the sale of framed art and $20 from every $100 custom framing purchase.
Date: During store hours until the end of the year.
Location: Westmount Frame Shoppe
Visit our Facebook page to learn more. - Second Annual Gabby & Jasmine's Beads for Cancer
Proceeds from the sale of Hello Kitty Cosmetics, as well as hand-made beaded jewellery (made locally), will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation in honour of Gabby So.
Date: Every day until the end of the year. 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Beauty Emporium
Visit our Facebook page to learn more. - Smiles for Life, West Central Dental
Smiles for Life will provide teeth whitening services for a minimum donation of $250. Half of the proceeds will benefit the Smiles for Life Foundation, while the other half benefits the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Until the end of June
Location: West Central Dental 12110 107 Avenue
Visit www.westcentraldental.ca for more information. - "Design Your Dome" Presented by the SA MacEwan & SWAT
Students who raise a minimum of $50 will get their hair styled by Salon Front. Participants can choose from 3 wacky styles and will be styled on a stage in front of the student body.
Date: Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: City Centre Grant MacEwan University
Click here or visit the website for more information. - Chairs that Care
Students at Leo Nickerson School are painting and refinishing wooden chairs. You have the chance to purchase these chairs in a live auction at the school. Proceeds will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Leo Nickerson School
Visit lnem.spschools.org for more information. - Second Annual Metal for Miracles
Raised Fist Productions is hosting its second annual Metal for Miracles. This live music festival allows bands, venues and promoters to work together and raise money for the Stollery. Funds will be raised through ticket sales, fundraising and the collection of donations.
Event organizers are currently looking for sponsors to cover costs and maximize the donation to the Stollery. Please contact Stephanie at 780-431-4622 if you are interested in learning more.
View Day 1 & Day 2 posters.
Date: May 27 & 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Avenue Theatre 9030 118 Avenue - World's Longest Flag Football Game
A group of football enthusiasts will attempt to break the world record for the longest flag football game, all while supporting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Funds will be raised through team entry fees, donations and concessions.
Event organizers are looking for sponsors to help cover the expenses, in an effort to maximize the donation to the Foundation. Please contact Stephanie at 780-431-4622 if you are interested in learning more.
Date: July 1 to July 3, 2011
Location: TBC - Inspired - Featuring William Joseph & the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
This concert will feature produced singer William Joseph who will perform with the Red Deer Symphony Orchastra.William Joseph and local composer Andrew Crittall will also perform a mini-concert for the patients and families at the Stollery Children's Hospital.
If you are interested in sponsoring this amazing event, please contact Stephanie at 780-431-4622.
Date: Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Winspear Centre
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.
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The Salty Truth
Salt contains sodium. We all need a little sodium each day, because it performs some of our body’s vital functions. We get sodium from both food and drink. But, too much sodium can increase health risks related to your heart, blood pressure, and kidneys.
Sodium is added to food for taste or as a preservative. The amount in a food depends on the natural amount in that food, and how much is added during processing, cooking, or at the table. You can’t rely on taste to spot sodium in foods, as some sources are tasteless.
Here are some ways to identify and reduce the amount of sodium you eat and drink:
- Check the “Nutrition Facts” table on the label. Avoid items with more than 5% of our daily value.
- Avoid processed and pre-prepared food. They often have a lot of added sodium.
- Try not to add salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Try herbs and spices like oregano, celery seed, and cumin.
By Jessica Sweezie, Registered Dietitian
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