Cops for Cancer Headshave

The Winnipeg Relay For Life usually holds a headshave in partenrship with the Manitoba Moose, with proceeds from the headshave going towards Relay For Life. Unfortunately this year it was not held. BUT there is another headshave event taking place this coming weekend that is just as fun and in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Cops for Cancer Headshave  will take place on May 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. at St. Vital Centre. It will be hosted by Ace Burpee from Hot 103. Over 40 police officers will shave their heads in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

To make a donation, click here http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?team_id=208601&fr_id=7880&pg=team
OR better yet, go out to St.Vital Centre and cheer them on in person and make your donation there!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

You still have time to participate in one the largest cancer fundraising event in the country!

We are exactly three weeks away from the Relay For Life in Winnipeg and you still have time to do your part.

To regsiter a team, pledge a team or individual, or to sign up as a volunteer visit www.cancer.ca/relay.


Are you a cancer survivor?

Consider taking part in the inaugural lap of the event -the Survivors' Victory Lap! It's free for survivors and by participating you inspire hope to all particiapnts there that day. So come out and CELEBRATE your victory by joining in on the lap. To register, go to www.cancer.ca/relay or phone (204) 789- 0884.


Take a moment to watch this video and pass it on to everyone you know so they too can see what Relay For Life is all about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcUevb59Xpc

SUPPORT RELAY TEAM FUNDRAISERS!

Two exciting fundraiser from Relay For Life teams going on this weekend!


The first one will be a multi-team garage sale, put together by all three of local author and Relay For Life Supporter, Kim Malchuk's Tasting Rain teams.

The huge garage sale will be held on


Saturday, May 8th



8 a.m. - 2 p.m.


1202 Mulvey Avenue


 
 
 
 
 

 

The second fundariser will be held a ZUMBA FOR THE CURE fundraiser.

 

 

Join Relay team Once Upon a Cure, for a 90 minute Zumba workout -the latest workout trend which fuses dance and exercise! It will be a  fun-filled class hosted by TWO Zumba instructors! There will be a break in between and snacks, refreshments and a silent auction afterwards. Tickets are only $10.

 

 

 

Sunday, May 9 (Yes we know it's Mother's Day - bring her along too! Or send her alone if you can't make it, we know she'd appreciate two fun hours to herself to in support of a great cause!)

 

1- 3:30 p.m.

 

North Kildonan Community Centre (1144 Kingsford Pl)

Map: http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1144%20kingsford%20place&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl


Tickets available at the door. E-mail weliaslo@gmail.com or call 996-5810 for more details.

 

 

To lear more about Zumba visit the website at Zumba.com
 
PLUS: Zumba will take the stage at the Winnipeg Relay For Life on May 28th! See event guide for more details!

Support our Relay For Life teams!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not stop by one of the following team fundraisers? Don't let the rain stop you - money raised at these tow events will go towards the Winnipeg Relay For Life.


TEAM TUMERATOR is planning a HUGE team fundraiser for May 1st.
It will be a garage sale, bake sale, plant sale, car wash, BBQ, and a 50/50 draw all in one!


Date: Saturday May 1st, 2010


Time: 9am – 4pm


Location: Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre (26 Molgat Avenue)

If anyone would like to volunteer, make a donation or donate items to this event, please contact:

Kristin 770-9585 kriscorpio25@hotmail.com

or Darlene 782-7179 darpel@hotmail.com

THE LIFEFORCE TEAM will be having a garage sale on:


Friday April 30 from 5-8 PM &


Saturday May 1, 8:30AM- 6 PM


at 457 Almey Avenue (off Lagimodiere)


Stop by to support our Relay For Life teams!

Can't make it out? Support either team, or any Realy team by visiting www.cancer.ca/relay.

Relay Profile: Chemo Savvy

Chemo Savvy have been long time Relay For Life participants. You will see them walking the Survivors' Victory Lap; their energy is contagious! They are a special group of people who are all breast cancer survivors. Participating in the Dragon Boat racing inspired their organization to become what it is today.

CHEMO SAVVY, Inc. is a registered chartiable oranization that participates in the sport of Dragon Boat racing. They are 73 members strong. All of the woman on the team, with the exception of the trainers, are all breast cancer survivors. They range in age from 30's to 80 plus! They have a board of talented and very dedicated volunteers. Their mission is to promote heightened awareness of Breast Cancer, to inspire physical and emotional well being of our members. Their our goal to show others, what they have learned themselves, that there is a life after Breast Cancer. It can be, not only healthy but exciting as well. They have participated in races here in Winnipeg, as well as in Vancouver, Regina, Halifax and as far away as Italy and New Zealand, to name a few. Their "rose ceremony", which they participate in at the final heat, is not only to pay tribute to the memory of lives lost to breast cancer but to renew the promise to continue the race against breast cancer until it has been beat. They have learned to live life to the fullest and simplest of things!

Congratulations to Thompson Relay For Life!

We would like to send a BIG congratulations to Thompson who kicked off the first of the Manitoba Relays on Friday April 23! They had a successful and memorable evening and raised approx: $96,000 cash and $136,000 with GIK!


 
CONGRATULATIONS THOMPSON!
 
 
The rest of the Relay For Life dates in Manitoba are as follows:
 
 
Steinbach - May 28, 2010 -  A.D. Penner Park
 
Winnipeg - May 28 - Canwest Park
 
Brandon - June 4 - Riverbank Discovery Centre
 
Dauphin - June 4 - Selo Ukraina
 
Swan River - June 11 - Ag Society Fairgrounds
Roblin - July 9 - Currey Park
International Peace Gardens - August 6 -


Each relay is unique in their own way. Go out and support your local Relay For Life!
 

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

Did you know that money raised at Relay For Life not only supports world class research, the money raised provides Manitobans with a range of programs and services?

 

•  Cancer Information and Support provides free answers to all of your  cancer-related question by phone, email, fax or mail.

• Peer Support Service matches people living with cancer with volunteers who have had cancer in the recent past through telephone or face to face visits.

• Transportation Service provides safe and reliable rides for people living with cancer in Winnipeg, Brandon and some rural communities. If you are staying in Winnipeg or Brandon for your treatment, you are also eligible for Canadian Cancer Society’s transportation service.

 

• Health Fair Displays are available for your organization. They include brochures and information and can be tailored to your theme.

• Smokers Helpline provides callers with advice from trained specialists about quitting smoking and other tobacco use. Individuals wanting to help friends and loved ones can also call.

•   Smokers Helpline Online is an interactive web-based version of the Smokers Helpline program.

• Publications on cancer, treatments, prevention and support are available free of charge and include information on specific cancers, healthy diets, regular exercise and the latest research on the fight against cancer.

 

• SunSense Program introduces sun safety to children and their care givers in fun and interactive lessons. The program is available free of charge to all teachers, day care workers and youth leaders.

 

• Knowledge Exchange Network is a service available for health care professionals and provides information packages of effective practice in chronic disease prevention, healthy living palliative care.

 

• Advocacy Network strives to improve care for cancer patients, speak out on cancer related issues and raise awareness of cancer prevention issues.

 

For more information on Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division programs and services, visit www.cancer.ca or call 1-888-532-6982