Children's Rehabilitation Foundation News: News

Happening Saturday! 13th annual Headingley Fun Run!

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 AM

Come on out this Saturday for the 13th Annual Headingley Fire Department Run/Walk for Wishes! It's a fun morning for participants and cheerleaders. You can participate in either the 3 km Fun Walk or the 5 km Run while helping raise money for the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation About 13th Annual Headingley Fire Department Run/Walk for Wishes... Starting at Headingley Fire Department, located at 125 Bridge Rd., the 5 km run crosses over the Taylor Bridge, goes west on Roblin Blvd., south on Alboro St., west on Hatfield Rd., north on Seekings St., and returns to the fire hall on Roblin Blvd. and over the Taylor Bridge. The 3 km walk route follows the same course, with a crossover to Rodney St. through Phoenix School’s playground. You can register in either in person at Headingley Foods, the R.M. of Headingley, The Headingley Library and the North Headingley Community Hall or give to any member of the Headingley Fire Department. Or you can register on-line at www.runningroom.com. Pick up race kits before 8:30 am on the morning of the event. Prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers in 5-year age categories. Questions? Call Glenn or Joanne at 889-5806 or Doug at 782-8217.

Perfect example of kids helping kids

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:09:00 PM

What an exciting day in the Foundation office! Our friends Laura, Garth, Rylyn and Jackson came for a visit and delivered the money they fundraised in the last 18 months. Their goal - to raise enough money so CRF could purchase a specialized bike for child. This weekend, they reached their goal! In the last 18 months, the family organized two garage sales, a lemonade stand, a coffee stand, a cookie sale and a coin drive. Rylyn (10) and Jackson (7) even donated their birthday money the last two years to the cause. In total the family raised $3,430! Way to go! Here's a photo of Rylyn and Jackson showing off their great poster which details how they raised the money. Thank you so much to Laura, Garth, Rylyn and Jackson for their exceptional fundraising work! We are so proud of you, and delighted to have you as part of the CRF family. This summer, the family will present the purchased bike to a ten-year-old girl from Winnipeg. Stay tuned for that update!

Sophie's Story

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:14:00 AM

Last month at the RBC employee launch for the 2013 RBC Cruisin' Down the Crescent, we heard a few stories from RBC employees about their motivations for being involved. One story that touched our hearts was Sophie's Story. Sophie's mom, Renee, read the following speech, and letter from Sophie about why their family is involved in this great fundraiser. Please read on. Supporting community ... Supporting family: Sophie's story "One of our three missions when volunteering, is supporting community and giving back to community. To me, "community" also means family. Volunteering in support of the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation has given back to my family, it has given back to me! The entire experience to volunteer together with my daughter has allowed me to grow as a mother and has enriched our family relationship. In our family, it is customary to have big birthday parties for our children as the day is all about them.When I discovered that the 2012 RBC Cruising Down the Crescent was on the same day as my daughter's birthday, I initially felt that I possibly couldn't volunteer as I did not want to take away from her special day...... I had to stop myself and think twice. I would actually be taking away from Sophie by not allowing her to make her own decision of what she actually wanted to do on her Birthday. I proposed the idea to Sophie of volunteering on her birthday. We visited the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation site together and viewed many videos of children that benefited from what Children's Rehabilitation Centre does. Sophie was particularly inspired by Andrew Fenwick's story, as they were approximately the same age and she could make a connection. The experience to volunteer has given more back to my family than I ever expected, it has been life changing! I am extremely thankful and proud to be a part of RBC! In her own words, here is Sophie's story about her birthday experience: Hello, my name is Sophie . I am happy to share my experience with Cruisin' Down the Crescent. It all began two years ago... I walked for the first time. I loved it. I was proud to be able to walk ten kilometers and I felt good that I was walking for a good cause. The next year, I was turning 11 and I was happy about my upcoming birthday. My mom asked me if I wanted to go to the walk again. The day fell on my birthday. My mom left the decision up to me. After we watched videos of kids at the Children Rehabilitation Foundation, I quickly accepted. I thought of how lucky I was and how blessed I am. I decided to raise funds. I am a shy person and it was hard for me to go door to door, but I always kept in mind the kids that I could help. I also invited a couple of my friends to come to walk with me. My birthday was one of the best ever!Overall, I was proud to achieve another ten kilometers and I look forward to going for the rest of my life. You might think your not athletic or fit enough but it doesn't matter. The volunteers are so nice and encouraging passing out water and snacks. The houses down the Crescent are amazing to see! The warm up is fun too. You are never pressured to be the first one the finish as you can go your own pace. So, this year I am inviting my entire class to join me. I hope you will come too."

Dr. Archie Cooper - 2013 Woman of Distinction

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:11:00 AM

Congratulations to Dr. Archie (Juliette) Cooper, a member of the CRF Board of Directors. Last week, Archie won the 2013 YMCA/YWCA Women of Distinction award in the area of Science, Technology and the Environment, as nominated by the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation. This award recognizes contributions of an outstanding woman in a science-related field including pure and applied sciences, engineering and life sciences, medicine, technology, agriculture or the environment. She is dedicated to the advancement of technological, scientific or industrial discovery through either research or application, or to the preservation, protection or improvement of the environment. Archie is most deserving of this award. She has been an occupational therapist for 50 years, and was the first occupational therapist in Manitoba to attain a PhD. She has been an educator at the University of Manitoba for 40 years, starting as a part-time lecturer until she was made the first ever Professor Emeritus of the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the U of M. She has held a number of leadership positions at the University, including Director of the School of Medical Rehabilitation, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and most recently, after her “retirement”, Interim Dean at the Faculty of Music. For her many contributions to the U of M, Archie was recognized in 2012 with the Peter D. Curry Chancellor’s Award and the School of Medical Rehabilitation has established the Juliette Cooper Lectureship in Rehabilitation. Archie serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, has participated in numerous research projects totalling close to $3 million and has over 100 publications.She is a dedicated community volunteer, who has worked closely with the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, the Manitoba Lung Association, the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Community Therapy Services and the Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation, Inc. Congratulations Archie! We are so proud of you, and delighted to have you as part of the CRF Team.

Thank you CRF Volunteers...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:50:00 PM

Today's post comes from Alexis Nicholson, the CRF Volunteer Coordinator. "This year was an amazing year for CRF because of all the hard work and commitment from our volunteers. In total, our 305 volunteers donated 1938 volunteer hours last year. When you come and volunteer at the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation, you help give a child a better chance at success. Thank you!"

Can Eating Healthy be Therapeutic? You Bet!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:40:00 AM

The Children's Rehabilitation Foundation is the proud funder of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children's Cooking Club for Teens program. Thanks to the generous donations from our supporters, the Foundation is able to provide the funds to operate these clubs across Manitoba. This year, the Foundation received a Nourishing Potential grant from the Winnipeg Foundation to help cover the cost of the Clubs. Thank you Winnipeg Foundation for supporting our Clubs and all the children who benefit from taking part in this fun after school activity. This week, Stacy Cardigan from Winnipeg Foundation published an about the Cooking Clubs for Teens program she visited last month. Click here to read the article and find out more about the Cooking Clubs for Teens program. Again, thanks to your support, the Foundation is able to make sure there is funding for this valuable and life changing program. Thank you!

It's Back - WestJet Raffle!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:56:00 AM

Don't hesitate - buy your ticket today! Tickets are $5 each. Last time, this raffle sold out in 72 hours! Prize is two (2) Return Airfares to anywhere WestJet flies! Retail value: $4400.00 (all taxes, airport fees and surcharges included) Tickets must be used by June 9, 2014. Total number of tickets printed: 2000 Draw date is June 9, 2013 at 11:30 am at 633 Wellington Crescent at RBC Cruisin Down the Crescent. All draws open to all ticket holders. Call 204-475-5073 or email alexis@crf.mb.ca for ticket information. MGCC# 3813RF

Vote for Us! Nature's Bounty contest

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:23:00 PM

Sharethebounty.ca CRF has been nominated for the Share the Bounty Campaign. Natures Bounty is giving away $50,000 between six fortunate charities, and CRF is in the running. Go to www.sharethebounty.ca and vote for CRF. You can vote once a day until March 29th. The more votes we receive the more chances we have to win. So be sure to visit the SharetheBounty website right now and every day until March 29 to vote for us!

Ride for Rehab WestJet Raffle Winner Announced!

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM

The winner of the Ride For Rehab WestJet raffle is .... Ticket #0308. Congratulations to Pamela M! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported the Foundation. We sold all the tickets and raised $5000 for CRF!

Ride for Rehab online auction is now over

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:38:00 PM

Wow! What an ending... The Ride for Rehab online auction just ended, raising an incredible $12,070. Thank you to everyone who participated in the auction. We hope that you had as much fun bidding as we did watching. If you are a winning bidder you can contact Alexis 204-452-4311 ext.182 or alexis@crf.mb.ca to arrange pick-up.

Vote for us in Share the Bounty!

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM

We were nominated for the Share the Bounty Campaign! Natures Bounty will be distributing $50,000 between six fortunate charities across Canada, so now is the time to go to the "Share the Bounty" Website at www.Sharethebounty.ca and vote for us! You can vote for us once a day for the duration of the voting period (Feb. 26- Mar 29) the more votes we receive the more chance we have to win. So be sure to visit the Share the Bounty right now and then every day until March 29, 2013 to help us win!

CRF Committee Member auditions for Amazing Race

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:09:00 AM

What a great video! Congrats to Victor Andres (longtime member of the CRF PR Advisory Committee and fabulous supporter of CRF) for his awesome audition tape for Amazing Race Canada. Victor and his team member Romeo Routhier (a City of Winnipeg firefighter) are both adventure-lovers and are auditioning for Amazing Race Canada. They have selected CRF as their charity of choice for their Amazing Race Canada journey. In their words, "There's no height you can't reach. It's all about ability baby! Whoo!" Click here watch their audition! Good luck in the audition process Victor and Romeo! We're cheering for you!

Meet Andrew - CRF's 2013 Youth Representative

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:01:00 AM

CRF is excited to introduce you to Andrew Fenwick, a 17 year old student from Churchill High School. Andrew loves to watch movies with his dad, and spends lots of time in the winter helping coach his highschool boys’ basketball team. He is a big sports fan - Bombers, Jets, Goldeyes, boxing, mixed martial arts - you name it, he loves it! He’s also a classic car buff - his dream wheels are a 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Andrew will be graduating Grade 12 this June. In the fall, he plans to pursue a Psychology degree at University of Manitoba, followed by a Law degree. He’s keen on the law, and willing to take on any good argument where he can exercise his persuasion skills. Andrew first came to the Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC) six years ago. When Andrew was 10, his appendix burst and his body was filled with sepsis. Andrew was in a coma, and when he awoke, he could only move his eyes. With the help of his physiotherapist Jane Daniels at RCC, the encouragement and support from his family and friends, and his own personal strength, perseverance and determination, Andrew is on the brink of walking across the stage to receive his Grade 12 diploma. He is an inspiration to the Foundation, reminding us that we can achieve whatever we put our mind to. Andrew will be featured in CRF marketing materials this year, including RBC Cruisin’ Down the Crescent, A Night of Miracles and One Child’s Dream. Look for his photo in upcoming posters, ads, brochures, and the occasional TV appearance. Check out his first video on the CRF Youtube channel (youtube.com/user/childrensrehab).

Ride for Rehab - Day 3

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:27:00 AM

On Wednesday, the snowmobilers enjoyed another fantastic day riding. They received another 4 inches of snow throughout the day and our sources tell us the scenery looked beautiful. They stopped in for lunch at The Fortune Bay Casino in Fortune Bay, Mel Georges in Elephant Lake and the Ely Steakhouse in Ely. The riders experienced several breakdowns throughout the day but the wonderful support crew came to the rescue each time. A big thank you to all of the restaurants and servers for accommodating us this year and for all of your amazing service. You all have been amazing!

Ride for Rehab - Day 2

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:36:00 PM

THE REPORT from Ride for Rehab - Day 2 Our sources report that everyone had a very busy day on Tuesday! The Riders averaged 200 miles on their snowmobiles. They had amazing food and service at Ash river Trail Lodge in Ash River, Fortune Bay Casino in Tower and returned to the Iron Kettle in Chisholm. When the Riders were done snowmobiling for the day there was a sponsor appreciation and awards night. Everyone enjoyed lots of laughs during the awards presention where they gave out fun awards to each other. Congratulations to Adrien who won the snowmobile in the pledge raffle. Adrien has participated in all 10 Ride for Rehab events and was very excited to win this snowmobile.

Ride for Rehab - Day 1

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:33:00 PM

THE REPORT from Ride for Rehab in Biwabik, Minnesota. Day 1: Our sources report that the Riders had a great day snowmobiling yesterday They were riding for about 6 hours. They stopped for food at The Ely Steakhouse & the Grand Ely Lodge In Ely, MN and the Iron Kettle in Chisholm, MN. The trails received about 4 inches of fresh snow last night so today is looking to another great day!

Online Auction - it's back!

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:25:00 PM

The 3rd Annual Ride for Rehab Online Auction is back. The Auction starts Feb 1 at 10am, and runs until Feb 28 at 2pm. Over 70 great prizes to bid on, including autographed Jets, Bombers and Blackhawks memorabilia, furniture, fashions, recreation equipment and much more. Click here to start bidding! Good Luck!

Thank you RBC!

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:05:00 PM

Thank you to RBC for posting this ad in the Winnipeg Metro newspaper yesterday. We really enjoy our partnership with you, and are looking forward to another great year of RBC Cruisin' Down the Crescent. NOTE: Mark your calendars - RBC Cruisin' Down the Crescent is Sunday, June 9, 2013!

Ride for Rehab changed back to Giants Ridge

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM

The 10th Annual Ride for Rehab Snowmobile Event has been changed back to Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN USA. Over the last week they have had tons of fresh snow fall and are able to accomodate our Riders. If you are attending this years Ride for Rehab and have questions Please contact Adell at 204-477-4587.

All Gone!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:34:00 AM

Thank you to everyone who purchased Ride for Rehab WestJet raffle tickets this week. We have amazing news to share - we are SOLD OUT! All 1,000 tickets were sold in just 5 days. If you didn't get a chance to buy a ticket - don't dismay. We are looking at doing another draw later this year. Thank you again to everyone for supporting the Foundation.