Child Life at the Stollery works to make the lives of children as normal as possible while they are in hospital. The Foundation supports them in many ways, and you can too. They are in high need of DVDs for children rated G, PG, and 14A or less. These can be new or used; no VHS please. They also need portable DVD players so children can watch in their rooms. Just drop off your donation at BearyLand on the main floor of the Stollery.
Caring for Kids Astral Radio Broadcast 2011
Astral Radio Edmonton will broadcast live from the Stollery Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 5. Virgin Radio, The Bear and The Team will share stories of patient families and Stollery staff throughout the broadcast, while Intuit Canada volunteers man a remote call centre, answering hundreds of pledge calls from listeners. Since its inception in 2005, the Caring for Kids Astral Radio Broadcast has raised more than $2.75 million for the Stollery. You don’t have to wait until May 5 to donate. You can donate $10 now by texting STOLLERY to 45678.
Busy Being Fabulous…for the Stollery
When: Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: Matrix Hotel
Busy Being Fabulous…for the Stollery is almost here. Get ready for an evening of fun, fashion, laughter, and a red carpet experience. The evening will include a Fashion Show and trend presentation with FLARE Magazine’s Mosha Lundstrom Halbert, Associate Fashion Editor, a jewellery raffle, free manicures, a silent auction, red carpet photos, appetizers and complimentary cocktails and wine, shopping specials, dancing and entertainment. 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 or by calling 780-431-4609.
Help Support the Child Life Department at the Stollery Children's Hospital
Just by voting, you can help support the Child Life Department at the Stollery Children's Hospital. We have entered the Pepsi Refresh challenge at refresheverything.ca/supportthechildlifedepartment and are trying to win $100,000 for the Child Life Department. Voting on the Pepsi website and Pepsi Refresh Facebook page begins May 1st The winner is determined solely on number of votes received. The contest runs from May 1 until June 30. We hope you’ll lend your vote to a great cause.
Get A Head Start on The Mother's
Day Run & Walk
The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run & Walk is this Sunday, May 8th. Come to Sport Chek at Kingsway Mall, Thursday May 5th through Saturday May 7th for pre-registration and pledge drop off. Pre-registration is open:
Thursday - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday - 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday - 9:30am - 5:30pm
We look forward to seeing participants, friends, family and supporters out on May 8th!
Volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Kristin to sign up! ktustian@stollerykids.com.
Colour Your Heart, Little Hearts Big Dreams
Date: Friday, May 6, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Gateway Alliance Church
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.
Click here or visit our Facebook page to learn more.
My Filosophy High Tea
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011
Location: d'Lish Urban Kitchen & Wine Bar
Join My Filosophy for a High Tea at d'Lish Urban Kitchen & Wine Bar to support of STARS and the the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Click here to learn more. Visit myfilosophy.com for ticket information.
It’s a walk in the park to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital…
We are only six weeks away from the Walmart Walk For Miracles!!
Sunday, June 12, at 9 a.m.
Goldbar Park (4620 105 Avenue)
The annual Walmart Walk for Miracles raises money and awareness for children’s hospitals across the country through the Children’s Miracle Network. The local walk in Gold Bar Park is a family affair filled with silly costumes, a bbq, live entertainment, bouncy house and more! Invite your friends and family to come out and enjoy all of the activities. It’s a lot of fun for the family and you will be helping the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation raise much needed funds for life-saving equipment and leading-edge research.’
You can help us reach our goal of raising $150,000 by logging onto www.walmartwalkformiracles.ca for more info and to sign up!
May is for Miracles
Our proud sponsors, through Children’s Miracle Network, have dedicated the month of May to fundraise for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Participate in local fundraising initiatives and make sure to buy a paper balloon.
Please visit TD Financial Group, Costco, Walmart and Dairy Queen to support them in their fundraising activities.
Pizza 73
Not sure what to cook for dinner? Until May 8th, Pizza 73 will donate a portion of its sales from the “every day deal” to Children’s Miracle Network.
Call 780.473.7373 or visit www.pizza73.com to place your order.
Only a few spots Left! Step-Up-To-The-Plate Slo-Pitch Tournament and Enter Your Team Today!
When: June 18 & 19, 2011
Where: TELUS Field (10233 96 Avenue)
Put together a team of co-workers, family or friends and get involved with Slo-Pitch while raising funds for sick and injured children. Teams get to play at TELUS Field and surrounding diamonds, indulge in a delicious barbeque and spend time in good company. You may even get to meet the Stollery mascot, Dr. Patch Up! Visit www.stepuptoplate.com for more details on how to register or to sponsor this event.
Karma Classes for Stollery Kids!
Yogis and Aspiring Yogis at Moksha Yoga Edmonton West will make a great impact in ensuring that sick and injured children treated at the Stollery Children’s Hospital receive the best possible specialized pediatric care. They will be donating the proceeds from all of their Karma Classes in May!
Call 780-481-3070 or visit www.mokshayogaedmonton.com for details.
Thank you Yogis & Moksha Yoga Edmonton West
Community Bulletin Board
The following groups, organizations, and individuals are holding events and fundraisers in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation:
- Max Says Thanks
Max had brain surgery on September 29, 2010 and to say thank you to his neurosurgeons and neurologists, he decided to host fundraiser. This wine and cheese party with a silent auction will raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011
Location: DaCapo Café, 8738 109 Street
Tickets are only $45. Phone Tanya at 780-761-8320 for more information. - St. Rose Bike-a-thon
The grade 9 students at St. Rose Junior High School are organizing a bike-a-thon. Students are raising money for the Stollery in their homeroom classes for intramural points and are participating in a bike-a-thon during their physical education classes.
Call 780-483-2695 or visit www.strose.ecsd.net for more information.
- Hip Hop for Kids
N$C Records and Promotions is hosting live performances at Avenue Theatre. Admission proceeds are benefitting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011
Location: Avenue Theatre, 9030 118 Avenue
Tickets cost $10. View the poster for more information. - Fans Forever
Join the celebration and help raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. This celebration will honour the lives of John, Julianne and Coral Sky and raise funds through donations and a silent auction for the Stollery.
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Location: Westview Village Community Centre
Call Joanna at 780-989-7388 for more information. - Wigs 4 Children
Members of the hamlet of Dixonville, Alberta are showing their support of the Stollery. Two ladies are donating their hair to make wigs, one man is shaving his head and another lady is streaking her hair pink. All of them are collecting pledges for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Location: Dixonville Country Mall
Call Terry at 780-971-3756 for more information. - Eversley Invitational Basketball Tournament
This annual basketball tournament supports the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation by donating entry fees and bake sale proceeds.
Date: May 14 & 15, 2011
Location: NAIT Main Campus
Visit www.eversley.ca for more information. - Brain Tumor Awareness - In Love of My Best Friend
Brandy is collecting donations for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation to shave her head.
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Location: T - Prima, Wetaskiwin
Call Brandy at 780-430-9611 to make your donation. - 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! - FMT Head Shave
Grade 8 students at Father Michael Troy School are collecting pledges to shave their heads.
Date: Friday, May 27, 2011
Location: Father Michael Troy School
Call Akua at 780-471-1962 for more information. - The Mortgage Master's Support of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
Until the end of 2011, Jamie May, will donate $10 from every mortgage deal she completes to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Visit www.themortgagemaster.ca for more information. - Better Body Bootcamps
Better Body Bootcamps will donate 25 per cent of its class registration for outdoor Bootcamps to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Visit http://betterbodybootcamps.webs.com for more information. - 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 - Smiles for Life, Wetaskiwin
The Wetaskiwin Dental office is donating 100 per cent of the fees from their take-home dental whitening kits.
Call 780-352-5113 or email smilemaker1@incentre.net for more information. - Second Annual Metal for Miracles
Raised Fist Productions is hosting their 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.
Date: May 27 & 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Avenue Theatre 9030 118 Avenue - Inspired - Featuring William Joseph & the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
This concert, held at the Winspear, will feature well-known David Foster, and produced singer William Joseph will perform with the Red Deer Symphony Orchastra. Additionally, local composer Andrew Crittall and William Joseph will 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.
Boost Their Chances
Did you know… a booster seat helps to position the adult seat belt properly across a child’s body? An adult seat belt alone does NOT properly fit a child's body - it rides too high on the belly and neck and can cause serious internal injuries in the event of a crash.
Why use a booster seat?
- A child is 3 ½ times more likely to be hurt in a crash when using an adult seat belt alone than when buckled in a booster seat.
- An adult seat belt alone does not properly fit a child's body.
- Booster seats are the safest choice for children who weigh more than 40 lbs (18 kg) and have outgrown their forward-facing child safety seat.
- Without a booster seat, an adult seat belt rides too high on a child’s belly and neck and can cause serious internal injuries in a crash.
- When children ride in booster seats, they can see out of the windows.
- Using a booster seat until a child is at least 80 lb (36 kg) or 9 years of age or 4’9” (145 cm) tall provides the safest ride.
Make our ride safe …
Does your child need a booster seat?
If you could check ALL of the following points, your child is safest riding in a booster seat:
- My child weighs between 40 and 80 lbs (18 - 36 kg).
- My child is under 4’9” (145 cm) tall.
- My child is 9 years old or less.
Alberta Health Services Provincial Injury Prevention Team For additional ‘child safety seat’ information please visit www.albertaseatbelts.ca
