9th Annual DQ Miracle Treat Day:
Place your Pre-Order Today!
On Thursday, August 11, 2011, Dairy Queen will celebrate its 9th Annual Miracle Treat Day. For one day only, Dairy Queen will raise funds for children’s hospitals across North America through the Children’s Miracle Network.
Whether you purchase one Blizzard treat or many, 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to pediatric priorities at the Stollery Children's Hospital.
Complete the following pre-order form and submit it to your nearest DQ location; your Blizzards will be ready for pick up at your designated time on Miracle Treat Day.
Click here for the 2011 Blizzard Pre-Order Form
Click here for a list of DQ locations
Step-Up-To-The-Plate Slo-Pitch Tournament
When: August 5, 6 & 7, 2011
Where: TELUS Field (10233 96 Avenue)
FREE Admission
Thanks to the weather, our Step-Up-To-The-Plate Slo-Pitch Tournament was rescheduled. Come out and cheer on teams and 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.
BEARYLAND
Are you looking for Sesame Street merchandise? If so, BearyLand is the place for you! Our store has numerous Sesame Street items, plus invisible ink books and a huge selection of magnetic tin sets.
If the young mind is bored, we have many toys and activities available to keep them busy in these last few weeks before school.
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!
What is Miracle Jeans Day?
On September 14, donate $5 and wear your jeans to support Miracle Jeans Day and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Visit MiracleJeansDay.ca and learn how you can join thousands of people across North America in this special fundraising event!
Cotton Club
On October 21, 2011, RE/MAX and the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree resort are joining forces to bring you the Annual Cotton Club Edmonton Gala! This first class event will raise awareness and critically needed funds that will keep our hospital on the cutting edge of pediatric care.
“A Night at the Cotton Club” will take guests to the fabled Harlem Cabaret in 1928, complete with great music by PJ Perry, incredible food, and excellent entertainment. In the 1920s and 30s the Cotton Club was the place to be for performers, the influential, the famous and most notorious of New York’s Elite. For one night only, the atmosphere and the era will be back and we invite you to be a part of it.
Tickets are $100. Please call Matthew Barry at 780-458-8300 or email him at matthew@matthewbarry.ca.
Please wear formal or theme attire. Live and silent auction, music by PJ Perry and his 9 piece band, and gourmet dining stations are included.
RE/MAX and Marriott Hotels & Resorts have always taken a lead in their industries. They are also proud supporters of our communities and are excited to be actively involved in fundraising activities for the Children’s Miracle Network and Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Where: Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort
When: October 21, 2011, from 6 p.m. til splitsville
Snowflake Gala Sponsorship
Don and Marina Ghermezian present the 15th Annual Snowflake Gala to take place on December 12, 2011. We invite you to become a 2011 Snowflake Gala sponsor. This black-tie event is not only an unforgettable evening, but an ideal setting for companies to demonstrate their community spirit and support of sick and injured children.
For more information on this signature event, or to secure your sponsorship, please contact Jennifer Thompson at 780-989-7385 or via email at jthompson@stollerykids.com.
William Joseph concert scheduled to raise money for life-saving research
Proceeds from William Joseph’s Edmonton concert will raise funds for Dr. Thébaud’s research. Research that will change the way premature babies with immature lungs are treated, and provide the basis for treatment options for other chronic lung conditions in adults.
William Joseph toured through Edmonton a few years back with both Il Divo and Josh Groban. William has two albums "Beyond" and "Within" both produced by David Foster. David Foster once said that William has the career that he always wanted.
Date: Friday, September 9, 2011
Place: Winspear Centre, 9720 - 102 Avenue
Silent Auction: 6:30 p.m.
Concert: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $30 Purchase a meet and greet package with premium seats for $250
Click here to purchase tickets or here for more information.
Cross Country Bicycle Trip for the Stollery
Five boys on bikes (David Way, Tom Webster, Nick Melynk, Aaron Way and Darren Douglas) are riding across Canada from ocean to ocean to raise money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
They are doing this so that other kids may one day have the same chance as they do to experience this great country.
It is their goal to raise $5,000 and they cannot reach this goal without your support.
They are asking for your support by making a donation online for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Click here to make your donation.
Community Bulletin Board
The following groups, organizations, and individuals are holding events and fundraisers in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation:
- Rockin' the Valley Bike Show and Shine, 3rd Annual
This is a two-day all ages family event. Friday night includes a Burn-out Kick-off Party, live bands, beer gardens and various vendors and concessions. Live bands will include Appalooza, Rik Reese w/Neon Highway, D R T, Ransom, Owls By Nature, Chronic Dawgs, Rob James Band and the Greg Wood Band. Saturday features a Morning Mystery Ride, Bike Show n’ Shine, kids gardens, beer gardens and various vendors and concessions. Show and shine categories include best vintage, best trike, best paint, people’s choice and more! Discounted accommodations at the Ramada Inn and/or on-site camping.
Date: August 5 & 6, 2011
Location: Drayton Valley Rodeo Grounds, Drayton Valley
Admission costs $10 per person. Phone Kim at 780-514-4030 or visit www.rockinthevalley.com for more information. - Limelight Events 1st Annual Charity Basketball Tournament
Limelight 5 on 5 Summer Slam is a 1st Annual Basketball Tournament in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Teams will pay an entry fee to participate in the basketball tournament, and Overtime Pub & Club will donate $1 from every drink sold on August 13 to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date: August 5 to 7, 2011
Location: Go Community Centre (U of A South Campus) 11610 65 Avenue, Edmonton
Slam dunk 3 point contest. Allstar Game. Official referees, prizes and awards. Recreational and competitive divisions. Visit www.limelightco.ca, www.leaguelineup.com/limelight or email info@limelightco.ca for more information. - Garage Sale
This 11th annual garage and bake sale hosted by the Anderson Family will raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. The entire town of Killam gets involved and really focuses on family, friends and giving back to others in need.
Phone Pat at 780-385-3992 for more information or to contribute to this important community initiative.
Date: August 19 & 20, 2011 From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Killam, AB - Royale Theatre Guild II Presents Narnia
The Stollery Children’s Hospital has the largest catchment area of any children’s hospital in Canada and is the referral centre for all complex pediatric heart surgeries for Alberta and for much of the rest of Canada. Because of this, the Royale Theatre Guild II in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia has chosen to support the Stollery through its upcoming live theatre show; featuring the popular classic, Narnia. 10 per cent of the ticket sales will be donated to the Stollery, while other profits made at the event will support the IWK Foundation in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Date: August 20 & 21, 2011 From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Lunenburg Academy, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Tickets: $10 children, $15 adults, $12.50 Students & seniors
Visit www.royaletheatreii.wordpress.com for more information. - The Country Pumpkin's 3rd Birthday and Barbeque
The Country Pumpkin is a proud supporter of the Stollery and is hosting its 3rd annual birthday party celebration in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. You can celebrate too!
Hot dogs, pop and water will be sold for $1 each, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Stollery.
Email Shannon or Tannis at thecountrypumpkin@live.ca for more information.
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011 From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Country Pumpkin, Stony Plain Suite 104, 4807 44 Avenue - Best Buy Bike-a-Thon
Best Buy employees have taken the challenge to participate in a Bike-a-Thon to support the Stollery. Stop by the South Edmonton Common location on August 20, enjoy a fantastic BBQ and make a pledge to support your favourite Best Buy employee!
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Starting at 10 a.m.
Location: Best Buy, South Edmonton Common - Rock-A-Bye Baby Concert
The organizer of this concert, Adam, is a former Stollery patient and has held a small concert for the last couple of years in Gibbons, AB to support the Stollery. With the hope of raising more money this year, Adam moved the concert to The Pawn Shop in Edmonton. This will be a live concert organized by volunteer bands from Edmonton.
Admission costs $10 per person. Phone Adam at 780-934-8434 to purchase tickets, register to play or for more information.
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Starting at 8 p.m.
Location: The Pawn Shop 10549 82 Avenue, Edmonton - 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. - 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, August 27, 2011
Location: Louieviell Lounge, Whitecourt, AB
Click here 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. Cappuccinos cost only $3.75!
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.
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.
Do not use backyard trampolines!
Did you know … trampolines are not safe for children and youth?
Almost all trampoline-related injuries to children and youth involve backyard trampolines. Many injuries occur from falls sustained on the trampoline itself or falls onto the ground or surrounding objects. Other injuries occur when there is more than one person on the trampoline at one time.
Every year, more than 500 Canadian children suffer trampoline-related injuries which are equal to more than 15 classrooms full of children. The most common types of trampoline-related injuries include: fractures and dislocations, with the possibility of paralysis and death from cervical spine injury.
Setting the trampoline at ground level, and padding the trampoline have all been ineffective in preventing injuries. Even with constant adult supervision and protective netting, many children are injured on them. It's best to keep your child or youth off trampolines.
Both the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine recommend that parents not buy or use trampolines at home (including cottages and summer residences) for children and youth.
Information provided by the Provincial Injury Prevention Team, Population and Public Health (website) Information adapted from Safe Kids Canada www.safekidscanada.ca.
