2010 Artemano, a Montreal-based furniture company specialized in natural pieces crafted from exotic woods, will be fundraising for The Children's on an ongoing basis. At each of their two locations (one in Brossard and one in Laval) they will sell heart-shaped key-chains made of wood for $1, to benefit our Hospital. To learn more about Artemano, or for store locations, visit www.artemano.ca.
2010 Photographer Bianca Morello will donate ten percent (10%) of sales from her studio’s maternity, children's and newborn photo sessions to The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. Say “Cheese” and raise funds for The Montreal Children’s Hospital. For more information, please visit Bianca Morello Photography or call 514-594-3562.
2010 Event Calendar Take the first step towards a year full of fun and savings, while helping sick kids at The Montreal Children's Hospital. Buy your 2010 Event Calendar by visiting www.clikici.ca. Thank you!
September 5 - 25: The International Cup, Kids Playing for Kids This annual regional soccer tournament raises each year thousands of dollars to the benefit of our foundation. This year, the 5th edition will be held from September 5th to 25th following the Opening Ceremony held on September 4, 2010. This tournament has a unique format, which emulates actual world class tournaments. For the 2010 edition, we will replicate the World Cup, held this year in South Africa. The invitation goes out to House League boys' teams in the following divisions: U11-U12, U13-14, U15-16 and U17-18. Each team will represent a country that will be participating in the World Cup. For more information, please visit http://kidsinternationalcup.com, or contact Sam Gabbay at sam.gabbay@videotron.ca or by telephone at 514-770-1578. When: September 5 - 25 Where: Various locations around Montreal
September 11: Sprint Relay Triathlon Practice your favorite sport to help The Children’s! The Montreal Esprit Triathlon will host a Sprint Relay Triathlon to benefit The Montreal Children’s Hospital. Teams of three people – a swimmer (750m), a cyclist (20Km) and a runner (5Km) will compete to raise funds for The Children’s. Registration fees: $650 for corporate teams and $125 for regular teams. In addition, each team has the objective of raising $500 for The Children’s Foundation. Contact Guylaine St-Onge for more information or registration : 514-934-4846 #29257, gsto@fhme.com. When: Saturday, September 11 at 3:30 pm Where: Parc Jean Drapeau, Île Notre-Dame
September 13: The Montreal Children's Hospital Golf Tournament The 14th annual Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on September 13, at the prestigious Royal Montreal Golf Club. There are many opportunities to get involved, from sponsorships to entering a foursome. For more information on the event, or to learn more about what you can do to help make this year's tournament another resounding success, please contact Tatiana Aparicio, tapa@mchf.com. When: Monday, September 13 Where: Royal Montreal Golf Club (map)
September 25: Golden Little Heroes On Saturday, September 25 the Golden Little Heroes will be holding a Childhood Cancer fundraiser. This Gala will be an evening to enjoy fine wines and delicious dining, accompanied by great music and open bar. Raffle tickets will be available offering wonderful assortments of gifts. Please contact: Anna Bianco-Montagna, 514-827-2558, rino.montagna@sympatico.ca, or Franca DiCicco-Teoli, 514-322-7872, francadd@hotmail.com. When: Saturday, September 25 Where: Le Mirage Reception Hall (map) Cost: $95 for adults, $60 for children ages 6 to 12
November 19 - December 12: Say Cheese for The Children's! Place Alexis Nihon will once again host Say Cheese for The Children’s from November 19 to December 12. For only $40, families, friends or colleagues are guaranteed a unique experience at the Say Cheese for The Children’s studio in the Place Alexis Nihon shopping centre. The team of professional photographers from Espace Urbain creates a fun-filled photo session. There are no rules; moving, jumping, having fun, or even personalizing the session with favourite objects is allowed in order to capture the most candid and authentic photos. Whether to give as a christmas gift, or simply to enjoy an innovative photo session, having a Say Cheese for The Children’s photo is a worthwhile experience, as 100% of the funds collected are donated to the Foundation. Spaces for photo sessions are limited. Reserve yours as of September 1 by calling 514 797-DONS (3667). When: November 19 to December 12, 2010 Where: Place Alexis Nihon, Espace Urbain photo studio
November 20: The Sarah Cook Fund Splash & Dash Splash & Dash is a wonderful chance to support an important cause during a fun-filled day of friendly competition. Families, schools and companies are invited to enter teams in a variety of run-swim-run relay races. The Family Fun Expo runs all day, providing fun activities, games and prizes for participants and spectators of all ages. For more information we invite you to contact Michèle Le Fèvre at 514-934-4846 When: November 20, 2010 Where: McGill University Sports Complex (map) 475 Pine Avenue West
January 17 to 31: Kilimanjaro Climb Have you ever dreamed of undertaking an unparalleled and inspiring adventure? Join the 2011 Kilimanjaro Climb for The Children's and fulfill your dream! Challenge yourself and experience the exhilaration of summiting one of the world’s highest peaks. Support will be provided every step of the way with a well-rounded professional team: expert pre-climb training and guidance, transportation and set-up of lodgings at the end of every day, cooks to provide you delicious and healthy meals throughout your journey and medically trained staff to monitor your health twice daily. For information contact Terry Soucy, (514) 892-4960, terry.c.soucy@gmail.com or Guylaine St-Onge, 514-934-4846 #29257, gsto@fhme.com. When: January 17 to 31, 2011 Where: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania