We are less than two weeks away from the Walk For Miracles presented by Walmart!
When: Sunday, June 12, at 9 a.m.
Where: Goldbar Park (4620 105 Avenue)
Registration is FREE! Enjoy live entertainment, kids crafts and games, and a BBQ.
Collect pledges. Come for the walk. Stay for the party.
You can read a great story on our web site about the health benefits of walking www.stollerykids.com.
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 good company. You may even get to meet the Stollery mascot, Dr. Patch Up!
Visit www.stepuptoplate.com for more details on the event, how to register or to sponsor this event.
Teacher Celebrations
Teachers are special. . . they guide us, inspire us and help build the people we become!
In lieu of a traditional year-end gift, make this year extra special by making a donation in your teacher’s honour and help other children and youth in your community.
Click here for more information
Help Us Win $100,000 for The Child Life Department!
Please vote for us daily in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge at: http://www.refresheverything.ca/supportthechildlifedepartment
Winning this contest will mean purchasing hospital grade electronics, coping items, teaching equipment to show children about procedures before the endure them, art supplies, celebration items, memory items for end of life care, and so much more.
Voting is quick and easy and the entry with the most votes wins! The contest ends June 30.
Edmonton Marriott at River Cree
Visit the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree for a “Miracle Brunch”. Every day until July 15, $1 from every brunch will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Thanks a Million Contest
The Keg is giving away forty $25,000 grants in the Keg Thanks a Million Contest. Entries are judged by creativity and collecting the most online votes. Cast your vote at: http://www.thekegthanksamillion.com/en/phase2/projects/show/p/526
Help us win in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Emergency Expansion Campaign.
PCL Row for Kids
When: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Where: Telford Lake, Leduc
Looking for a fun way to get in shape and help a good cause? Check out the Row for Kids Festival and BBQ presented by PCL and the Edmonton Rowing Club. Row for Kids is a joint fundraiser benefiting the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation and the Edmonton Rowing Club.
There are a few spots left for teams who are interested in rowing. No experience is necessary to row! The Edmonton Rowing Club provides skilled coaches, boats and weekly training sessions.
Everyone is welcome to attend Row for Kids which offers a number of activities including face painting, and children’s activities.
For more information about how to get involved visit their website www.rowforkids.com.
Spencer Berezowski Memorial Golf Tournament
Spencer always took life head on and, through good times or conflict, you could always count on him to be a steady rock of integrity. He had a huge heart and would never shy away from helping a friend in need. Spencer loved children and always had a way of putting a smile on their face. It was always a treat to watch him with his kids and how evident it was that they looked up to him.
Since 2009 this tournament, hosted by Great Canadian Group of Companies, has raised more than $45,000 in Spencer’s name to help children. This year they are looking to raise $30,000! Funds are raised through sponsorship, team entry and a silent auction. Support of this tournament is greatly appreciated and ensures that the Stollery Children’s Hospital can continue its great work.
Date: Friday, June 17, 2011 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: River Ridge Golf Club, 5685 Windermere Blvd, Edmonton, AB
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and ways to get involved, call Jason Knapton at Great Canadian 780-499-8154.
Karma Classes for Stollery Kids!
Yogis and Aspiring Yogis at Bikram Yoga Red Deer 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 their Karma Classes on June 10 & 17!
Call 403-346-1501 or visit www.bikramyogareddeer.com for more information.
MAKE A CHANGE STOLLERY SOCIAL, 4TH ANNUAL
This is the 4th annual Make a Change Social for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Be a Sport” and participate in this sports themed event. Proceeds from a live and silent auction will benefit children at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Location: Sawmill Restaurant, Calgary Trail
Tickets cost $20. Click here to view poster or call Francis 780-908-9426 for more information.
BRADEN MOLE'S 7TH ANNUAL BBQ & AUCTION
Braden understands the power of helping others. Having spent much of his young life at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, he now focuses on raising funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Location: 20 km west of Edson, AB
Call Colleen at 780-723-7500 for more information. View poster.
JAIDEN ROBBINS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Although Jaiden Robbin’s life was short, she experienced it with a pure and simple joy. She taught loved ones about friendship and community support. Jaiden’s parents, Jen and Ryan, learned from her and have organized their 2nd Annual Jaiden Robbins Memorial Golf Tournament in Stettler, Alberta.
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011 from noon to 8 p.m.
Location: Pheasantback Golf & Country Club, Stettler AB
Purchase a ticket to golf, dance and dine for $150, or purchase a dinner only ticket for $40. Call Jen at 403-741-4819 for more information.
Inspired - Featuring William Joseph & the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
William Joseph has two albums produced by David Foster. He has two albums "Beyond" and "Within" both produced by David Foster... David Foster once said that William has the career that he always wanted. The music — a genre-defying crossover mélange that has been described as “classical pop” — captures a variety of moods, from the dramatic, to the heart-wrenching, to the light and playful, and all performed with the emotional power and polished precision that William has become known for. His growing legion of fans has been devoted to him ever since the 2004 release of William’s debut album Within, which featured a mix of original compositions, inspired rock classics, and impassioned classical pieces.
All of William's orchestra arrangements are done by William Ross who is one of Hollywood's best known orchestrators and arrangers... he is also known for being the music director for the Oscars. William toured through Edmonton a few years back with both Il Divo and Josh Groban.
William Joseph will be performing with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra on September 9th, 2011 at the Winspear, with the proceeds going to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Get your tickets today: http://www.winspearcentre.com/.
For more information, visit http://www.william-joseph.com/.
Community Bulletin Board
The following groups, organizations, and individuals are holding events and fundraisers in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation:
- 12 HOUR ROAD HOCKEY GAME IN SUPPORT OF THE STOLLERY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The 2nd Annual 12 Hour Road Hockey Game will raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation by collecting donations between March and June 4, 2011.
To learn more, email bulldog_00_1@hotmail.com or visit facebook.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Strathcona Athletic Park - SUMMIT SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW 2011
Make sure you attend this year’s Summit Sports Collectible Show. Funds will be raised for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation through a silent auction.
Adult admission is $7 each day. Children 12 and under FREE. Visit www.thesummitshow.com or email David at david@thesummitshow.com for more information.
Date: June 4 & 5, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Millenium Place, Sherwood Park - MORINVILLE SOURPUSSES CHARITY TOURNAMENT
This slo-pitch tournament has everything! A homerun derby, base running derby, dunk tank and silent auction – with the proceeds benefitting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
To register your team, email Mark at mrdabbott@hotmail.com. Cost: $250 per team.
Date: June 10 - 12, 2011
Location: Skyline Morinville Diamonds - MARS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
This golf tournament plans to raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation through its chipping and putting contest.
Email info@marsassociation.ca or call 780-437-9840 for more information.
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Eagle Rock Golf Course, Beaumont - VELOCITYRAPTOR GAMING SERIES 4: DEAR GOD! THINK OF THE CHILDREN
Join fellow Edmonton gamers at this gaming and tournament event. Organizers are raising money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation through donations, a silent auction and admission fees.
Tickets cost $25. Visit www.velocityraptor.com for more information.
Date: June 25 & 26, 2011
Location: Edmonton New Technology Society - Savannah's Cause Bottledrive
Four-year-old Savannah Richardson has committed to raising $1,000 for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. She chose to collect bottles to reach her goal. She began collecting on April 6 and will continue until she reaches her goal.
If you are interested in helping Savannah, please email her mom at darts589@shaw.ca. - Better Body Bootcamps
Better Body Bootcamps will donate 25 per cent of its class registration for the outdoor Bootcamps to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: May 1 - June 21, 2011
Location: Various Locations
Visit http://betterbodybootcamps.webs.com or call Jane at 780-432-3700 for more information. - Two Hills Agricultural Society Annual Memorial Golf Tournament
The Agricultural Society Funds will donate $25 from each golfer’s entry fee to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2011 Starting at 9 a.m.
Location: Two Hills Lions Golf Course
Phone Darrell at 780-632-8944 for more information. - Edmonton NewTech Society's Support of the Velocityraptor Gaming Series 4
Uvixo is going to donate $3 from every product sold from their website in support of the Velocityraptor Gaming Series 4 Event.
Date: June 25 - July 9, 2011
Location: Edmonton New Technology Society
Visit www.uvixo.com for more information. - Clancy's Meat Co St. Albert Grand Opening
Celebrate the grand opening of Clancy’s Meat Co and support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation at the same time!
Funds will be raised by selling hamburgers and hotdogs for $2. Plus, 5 per cent of the in-store sales from that day will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011 Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Tudor Glen Market, St. Albert
For more information, phone Dan at 780-460-4650. - 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. - 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 to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Visit www.gbmusikgarten.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!
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Location: Louieviell Lounge, Whitecourt, AB
Click here for more information - 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. - 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.
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.
It’s time to take ATV safety seriously …
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are more popular than ever in Alberta, but the number of serious injuries associated with their use has also increased. According to the most recent statistics for Alberta, there were 100 ATV-¬related deaths in the province from 2002 to 2008, with 18 of those fatalities occurring to children under 16 years old.
ATVs are not toys, they are powerful, heavy machines. ATVs can travel at speeds up to 105 Km/h and weigh up to 272 kg (600 pounds).
Did you know… Children under the age of 16 should not operate any size of ATV because children generally lack the strength to control the vehicle and the skill and experience to quickly judge a potentially dangerous situation.
Parental supervision is always an important part of creating safer environments for children and youth and for reducing the likelihood of injuries. In the case of ATVs however, the absolute risk of children and youth under 16 operating such powerful machines cannot be adequately overcome by parental supervision.
Children and youth under 16 years of age have a higher overall risk for injury and death on ATVs, even when using youth-sized machines. There is a lack of evidence that smaller sized ATVs can reduce injury risk to any acceptable level. Medical expert groups, such as the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, agree that anyone younger than 16 years old should not operate ATVs anytime, anywhere, any size.
Although the risk is greatest for those under 16, the use of ATVs is not without serious risks for operators of any age. Operators 16 years and older are advised to develop safe riding skills and practice the follow safety measures:
- Wear an approved helmet with face and eye protection
- Drive Sober – alcohol, drugs and ATVs don’t mix
- Refuse to carry or be a passenger on an ATV built for one person
- Take an ATV operator training course
INJURIES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS… THEY ARE PREDICTABLE AND PREVENTABLE!
