September 2015 - Children`s Rehabilitation Foundation

VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 3 - SEPTEMBER 2015
SUCCESSFUL SUMMER FUNDRAISERS FUND
PROGRAMS & EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN
View event photos on our Facebook page @childrensrehabfoundation
The 17th Annual Canadian Tire Regent Starkids Golf Tournament surpassed its’
goals by raising over $87,000 - the most ever raised at this event!
Congratulations to the planning committee and volunteers, and thank you to
our generous sponsors. Funds raised support the Specialized Communication
Resources for Children Department and Sun and Fun Camp at the Rehabilitation
Centre for Children.
Seventy-eight-year-old John Wichers successfully completed John’s Excellent Bike
Adventure. Enduring busy highways and extreme heat, John raised $25,000 for
CRF. Thank you to John! Funds raised will be used to purchase bikes for children
and youth.
CRF was the Charity of Choice at the Half-Moon Drive In’s Rockin’ on the Red
Festival. Thanks to Wayne McIntosh and Half-Moon for hosting CRF for the
weekend. CRF presented six-year-old Joey with a Freedom Concepts bike funded
by Half-Moon and the festival’s 50/50 Draw.
The 8th Annual Ellen Chlan Memorial Golf Tournament raised $3,600 for CRF!
This tournament is organized by family and volunteers in memory of Ellen Chlan,
a long-time CRF volunteer. Thank you to Danny and Mike Chlan and “their crew”
for organizing a great annual event!
Dan’s Invitational Golf Tournament raised $1,180. Thank you to Dan Bell-Gagnon
for organizing the annual tournament and Pasquales fundraising dinner to raise
funds for CRF.
The 15th Annual Road to Rehab raised over $17,000! Nineteen cyclists rode from
the Rehabilitation Centre for Children in WInnipeg to Birds Hill Park and back in
one day! Participant Kris Driedger says, “My motivation is not only the fitness
aspect and the team bonding experience you have during the ride, it is mainly the
joy of actually seeing where our fundraising dollars go. It is an unbelievable and
humbling experience to meet and spend time with the families and children who
benefit from our donations. “
Curt Wyatt and the Wyatt Dowling team hosted a fun Community Barbeque in
Transcona this summer and selected CRF as their Charity of Choice. Thank you to
the Wyatt Dowling team for including us in your summer fun! Wyatt Dowling will
generously match all donations made that day to donate to CRF.
PHOTOS: Top - Adell Gauthier from CRF and the Wyatt Dowling Team enjoy the sunshine at
the community barbeque. Middle - Christine Schollenberg from CRF presents Laddie Hutchison
from Canadian Tire Regent, Title Sponsor of the Starkids Golf Tournament, with an original
children’s artwork. Bottom: Road to Rehab participants take a well-deserved break.
Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation
633 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0A8
ph: (204) 475-5073 • fx: (204) 453-5182 • info@crf.mb.ca • www.crf.mb.ca
Follow us at childrensrehabfdn / @childrensrehab
UPCOMING EVENTS
FABULOUS FORD CLUB OF MANITOBA FAB 50’S
WEEKEND. September 11-13, 2015. Sockhop Friday night at
Transcona Country Club, 2070 Dugald Road. (tickets available at CRF office). Car Cruise Saturday. Free car show plus
50/50 draw on Sunday at Garden City Shopping Centre. Visit
fabulous50sford.com for more information.
TIM HORTONS SMILE COOKIE CAMPAIGN. Official kickoff
September 14, 2015. Winnipeg Tim Hortons locations
Purchase a delicious SMILE cookie for $1 at any Winnipeg
Tim Horton’s and support CRF! One hundred percent of the
proceeds raised through the SMILE campaign in Winnipeg
will be donated to CRF. Thanks Tim Hortons! Visit crf.mb.ca
for more information in early September.
HUDSON’S BAY GIVING DAY. September 17, 2015. Hudson’s
Bay stores in Winnipeg. Receive 5%, 10% or 20% off your purchase on September 17th when you purchase a Giving Day
card for $5 from CRF. CRF receives 100% of the proceeds of
Giving Day tickets that we sell. Get yours today at the CRF office (contact Stephanie at stephanie@crf.mb.ca or 204-4524311 ext 182) or on September 17th at The Bay Downtown.
MANITOBA STREET ROD ASSOCIATION TOY RUN.
September 27, 2015. Canada Taxation Centre, 66 Stapon
Road. Free car show, restored antique gas pump raffle and
toy collection bin for CRF. Visit msra.mb.ca for information.
PROCURITY’S ENCOUNTER BRAND PRESENTS A NIGHT
OF MIRACLES GALA. October 24, 2015. RBC Convention
Centre, 375 York Avenue. Join us for Winnipeg’s premiere
gala event! Enjoy a gourmet dinner, participate in the silent
and live auctions and dance the night away to live music
from Big City All Star Band. Tickets $175 each and available
by contacting Adell at adell@crf.mb.ca or 204-477-4587.
Sponsorship opportunities also available.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation depends on
volunteers to make all events and fundraising opportunities a
success. Throughout the year there are a variety of fun
events and positions for volunteers to get involved.
Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:
special event preparation and on site assistance, taking
photos and writing articles for newsletter and website.
Time commitments range from once a year, to once a
week! If you would like to volunteer please contact
Stephanie Penelton, Volunteer Coordinator at
204-452-4311 ext. 182 or stephanie@crf.mb.ca. to discuss
current and future openings. She’d love to hear from you!
PHOTOS: Left - Oakley and
his friends set up a lemonade
stand this summer at Victoria
Beach and raised $216 for CRF.
Middle - Fifty-three volunteers helped
make the Canadian Tire Regent Starkids Golf Tournament a
huge success! Right - Michael Gerl treated CRF and Rehab
Centre staff by hosting his sports radio show from our facilities.
FORMER PATIENT GIVES BACK
TO REHAB FOUNDATION
Michael Gerl was just a toddler when he was first introduced
to the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Born with cerebral
palsy, Michael credits learning to walk independently to
the therapists at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children who
encouraged and supported him.
Now 23 and a successful entrepreneur and radio show host,
Michael is a strong believer in giving back. He set out to raise
money for CRF to help other children and youth.
This spring marked his 3rd Annual Michael Gerl Hockey
Classic, a women’s hockey tournament featuring players
from Manitoba Women’s Junior Hockey League. In three
years he has raised over $8,561 for CRF; funds which will be
used to help children and youth living with disabilities and
special needs.
Thank you Michael for all you do for CRF and the many
children and families you have helped.
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The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation is a local Manitoba charity dedicated to helping children living with
disabilities and special needs. We raise funds through special events, grants and donations to purchase
specialized equipment that helps children become more independent and fund modified recreation programs
where kids can have fun and learn valuable life skills. We are 100% dependent on the generosity of the community
and need your support to help children. To learn how to get involved, visit crf.mb.ca.