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Lots of people think there aren’t many homeless people in Medicine Hat; however, the sad truth is that there are a lot of people in distress, especially with the recession. One place that is in need of winter clothing is the Hope Street Church. The McCoy High School – Silent Angels social justice team needs your help with their Benchwarmer campaign! They are collecting clean, new or slightly used winter coats, toques, mittens & new socks, etc. until January 15th, 2010.
Please drop off your washed donations to McCoy High School on 8 St NE, Holy Family Parish on Strachan Rd, or 102.1 The Lounge on Dunmore Rd. For more information contact Lance at 403-527-6933 or via email to lance.rosen@mhcbe.ab.ca. The Silent Angels Benchwarmer campaign is proudly supported by the McCoy High School – Silent Angels and your Hometown Radio Station CJCY 102.1 The Lounge! For more information, please your comment/question here.
Santa Claus Fund Online Auction Website
The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund is having an online auction starting today and finishing on December 16th. I previously posted about their new website and now we have an online auction version of their site as well. It seems like more and more organizations and charitable services in the city are taking the plunge and going digital, sometimes exclusively; however, you still have to come pick up your items at the Medicine Hat News building – in person!
There’s tons of items up for bidding (over 50) by many sponsors all throughout the city. Many local companies and businesses have graciously donated services and inventory to the Santa Claus Fund in hopes of making money for the organization. As many know, the Santa Claus Fund gives back to local needy families and individuals during the Christmas season, but also throughout the whole year. As with any online auction, be weary of those last minute bidders that snatch up your items!
At the end of bidding and if you are the winner of any item(s), you are able to pay via PayPal, or you can pay with cash/debit/credit card in person when you pick up your item(s) at the Medicine Hat News building.
I’m sure you’ve all heard about it but in case you haven’t (and in case you have) here’s all the details:
The Medicine Hat Tigers, along with a variety of sponsors, are hosting a Reach for a Cure fundraiser to support the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society. The money raised from this event helps fund leading-edge cancer research that is improving cancer treatments, preventing cancer and saving lives; provide reliable and up-to-date information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; offer vital community-based support services for people living with cancer and their families; and advocate for healthy public policies.
Click the Support button at the website below to donate! Cash and cheque donations are accepted at the Canadian Cancer Society, Kal Tire, Source For Sports, and Rock 105.3. Each $5.00 donation is another entry into the draw for a variety of prizes including a Tigers Jersey signed by a great mustachioed player — Lanny McDonald.
Every pledge takes everyone one step further in the fight against cancer.If you want to read more about how your donation helps, check out the “Where your money goes” link in the left menu of the “Dusters for Dollars” website.
Visit the website to see who’s participating. They include Tigers players: Bretton Cameron, Dylan Bredo, Dylan Busenius, Thomas Carr, Jace Coyle, Deven Dubyk, Emerson Etem, Joey Frazer, Taylor Gal, Wacey Hamilton, Mark Isherwood, Kale Kessy, Tristan King, Matthew Konan, Tomas Kundratek, Matt MacKay, Scott McKay, Zdenek Okal, Tanner Sohn and Linden Vey. Assistant coach Shaun Clouston, as well as office staff Dave Andjelic and Mike Bortolussi. And many more people!
Please visit the Dusters for Dollars webpage to find out more and to donate!
As coaches and players take to the ice today at FLC they are remembering one man in particular – Tony Aasman. Aasman, a city Hockey veteran, lost his battle with cancer just under a year ago. As his devotion to the game, even after his passing, lived on. Aasman lived for Kids minor Hockey in the city and people are remembering him with a 4-on-4 Tournament at the Leisure Centre today. Although he didn’t play much competitive hockey growing up, he had plenty of success teaching the game. It was September 9, 2008 when he had the chance to coach for a final time in a Tigers’ pre-season matchup, when his son Ryan came home with the Prince Albert Raiders to verse our Tabbies. Just 8 days later, Ryan had to make his way home again to say good-bye to his dad for the final time.
So if you have the opportunity, head up to the FLC today and get in on the action, you can also enter raffles for items like a Willie Desjardins-Tyler Ennis Canada World Juniors Photo, Ennis Team Canada Jersey, and more. The price for the raffle is 10 for $5 and of course, goes to a good cause.
The Helicopter Airlift Operation (HALO), which services more than 50 communities in southeast Alberta in a 40,000 square kilometer range of Medicine Hat, may soon be out of commission.
The operation costs roughly $70,000 a month to operate, and unfortunately the Alberta government does not provide any funding, leaving the helicopter operable solely by the donations of local businesses.
HALO is seeking at least $70,000 per month to stay in operation, otherwise the service may be grounded as early as September, costing lives of patients who would live too far from a hospital to receive care in the event of an emergency.
More information be found on their website at http://medicairsociety.com
Rescue helicopter could be grounded by Tenille Tellman – Medicine Hat News
‘Hatters young and old are encouraged to attend an old-fashioned Sunday in Kin Coulee Park on Sunday, August 9. The local fundraising group Angels for Angela is hosting the event from 12 PM – 4 PM near the park’s band shelter.
Many events are planned for the day including a bake sale, dunk tank, live local entertainment, Corvette show, three-legged races, gunny sack races, horseshoes, inflatable bouncers, face painting, pedal tractors, barbecue, cotton candy, popcorn, raffles, a silent auction and much more. Dunk tank volunteers include Alderman Jeremy Thompson and several local teachers.
Many local businesses have rallied to support the group’s efforts and have donated high-value raffle prizes and silent auction items including a broom-finished driveway package (up to 500 sq. ft., valued at $3500), a huge assortment of gift baskets, golf and ski packages, hotel packages, children’s items, Saskatchewan Roughrider tickets and more.
Photo from PDF Entry Form
On Sunday, June 21st, 2009 it will be the YMCA’s 25th anniversary Father’s Day River Run in Medicine Hat. Judging on how successful the recent Relay for Life was, which brought in an amazing 800 people and $290,000 in fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society – it would seem people love running and fundraising in Medicine Hat. Although this running event is a little different, expect a lot of these things to happen this summer. The following is a transcript from the pamphlet if you need more information. You can also grab the .PDF entry form and pamphlet here.
- 5Km & 10Km starts at 9:00 AM sharp.
- 3Km starts at 9:10 AM sharp.
- All runs start and finish at the Family YMCA.
- Registration accepted until 8:30 AM SHARP Race Day
- First 300 to register receive a T-Shirt (Sizes guaranteed until June 1st)
- Pancakes, fruit and refreshments to follow!
More fundraising today, second post in a row! Tonight, at 7:30PM there will be a open house informational gathering for Relay For Life by the Canadian Cancer Society at the Medicine Hat College (room #S159). The meeting will be an informational discussion about how you can join and help the program. The event itself is a fundraiser where teams of 10 participate for 12 hours in a overnight non-competitive relay, taking turns walking or running around the track. It will take place on May 29th, 2009 in Kin Coulee Park from 7PM to 7AM.
Relay For Life - Promotional Banner
For more information, contact:
Canadian Cancer Society
Josie Doll
medicinehat.relayforlife@cancer.ab.ca
403-581-1038
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