Kurling for Kids Comes to Altona

Altona, are you ready to rock? The BTHC Foundation is honored to be the recipient of Manitoba’s first ever, Kurling for Kids fundraising event. Hosted by the Altona Curling Club on Saturday, November 16th, this one day “fun”spiel is a chance for players of all ages and abilities to come together and raise funds for the emerging pediatric program at BTHC. Whether you’re a seasoned curler or a first timer, everyone is welcome to join the fun and make a difference!

K4K is a completely volunteer-driven organization, and the move to Manitoba is a tremendous milestone as they expand beyond Quebec, where they’ve proudly raised over $5 million for children’s hospitals.

What does a K4K bonspiel look like?

  • Individual curler registration is $75. Curlers are asked to raise a minimum of $200.

  • Each team is guaranteed 2-6 end games.

  • Lunch and supper provided.

  • There will be fundraiser incentives, as well as 50/50 and prize raffle tickets for purchase.

For more information and register your team, visit https://bit.ly/k4kAltona.

Morden Community Thrift Store brings comfort closer to home

It was a special day this week as the BTHC Foundation received an incredible $45,000 donation from the Morden Community Thrift Store as part of their fall granting. The thrift store gave back $211,000 to a variety of community groups and local causes this fall and the BTHC Foundation is humbled to be among those chosen.
The Foundation is deeply grateful for this continued generosity, which will allow for the replacement of all 10 chairs in the BTHC Cancer Care ward with new heated chairs. This upgrade was inspired by a thoughtful request from local resident Emily Bennett, who, after her recent diagnosis with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, recognized how comforting heated chairs were during her treatments in Winnipeg. Thank you, Emily, and heartfelt thanks to the Morden Thrift Store for your compassion and commitment to making a difference. Your generosity truly brings comfort closer to home for all those undergoing cancer treatments at BTHC.
You can f ollow Emily’s cancer journey at @emily_vs_hodgkins_lymphoma.
Pictured left is BTHC Foundation Executive Director Shannon Samatte-Folkett, with Emily Bennett and her mother Tara, alongside Morden Thrift Store volunteers. Picture right is Emily Bennett with BTHC Cancer Care nurses.

Carman Collegiate selling moustaches for BTHC Cancer Care

They’re baaaaack! Mary Reimer and Carman Collegiate are once again selling their very popular chocolate moustaches. These tasty treats sell for $2 each and all proceeds will go to Cancer Care at BTHC. To order, please contact Mary directly at 204 745 2001 or email mreimer@g.prsdmb.ca. Pickup/delivery can be worked out when placing your order. Thank you Mary and team for putting the “fun” in this fundraiser!
 
If you’d like to contribute directly to Mary’s fundraiser but 𝑛𝑜𝑡 receive any moustaches, you can donate online through the Foundation website and select “Chocolate Moustache Fundraiser”.

Come on Down to this year’s Fall Gala!

We will be inviting members of a sold out crowd to “Come On Down” to our Fall Gala on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Access Event Centre in Morden. This year, we are embracing a “Price is Right” theme and the evening will be filled with fun and classic pricing games, while raising funds for our local hospital. Guests will have the opportunity to channel their inner game show contestant and have the option to dress in bright colours, with catchy slogans and bring lots of enthusiasm.

What would a Price is Right game show be without fabulous prizes? By contributing to the Foundation at the event, you will have the chance to win amazing prizes, including a fabulous, all-inclusive trip for two to Churchill, Manitoba!  

Doors open at 5:30 pm for Cocktail Hour with Capital K Distillery
Dinner served at 7 pm
Games begin at 8 pm

Our gala evening is at capacity. To get on our event wait list, please contact the Foundation office by phone, 204 331 8808 ext. 2 or by email, office@bthcfoundation.com

Individual tickets are $150
Tables of 8 can be purchased for $1,200

Thank you to our fabulous sponsors:

Event Sponsor: Access Credit Union
Entertainment Sponsor: Penn-co Construction
Prizes Sponsor: GVE
Tasting Sponsor:
Decor Cabinets
Wine Sponsor: BDO

Silver Sponsors: Meridian, City of Morden

 

Volunteers Wanted!

BTHC is looking for outgoing people with warm smiles to welcome patients and visitors at the hospital. These volunteers will aid visitors and patients with locating areas in the building, such as the lab, digital imaging, therapy services, etc. They will also assist patients and visitors by taking them to the areas if needed. Orientation will be provided.
For more information about the Greeter/Wayfinder program or any of our volunteer programs at BTHC, please contact Jerri-Ann Froese at jefroese@southernhealth.ca or (204) 331-8815.