Children's Rehabilitation Foundation News: News

Online Auction starts today!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:40:00 PM

It's back! CRF's Ride for Rehab Online Auction 2012 starts today! Lots of great items up for bidding: autographed sports jerseys, kitchen appliances, artwork, a 51" tv, blue ray disks, children's toy packages and bikes, and much more! How to get started: Click here to go to the auction site. Click the LOGIN button to sign up as a bidder with your email and password. A verification email will be sent to you. Once you verify your account by clicking on the link emailed to you by 32auctions, you can start bidding! Auction runs from February 6th to February 29th, 2012. All funds raised through the Auction will help the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation purchased specialized equipment and fund adapted recreation programs for children living with disabilities from Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut and parts of Saskatchewan.

Ride for Rehab - Update

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:46:00 PM

In lieu of the Ride, the Foundation is hosting a fun evening for all registered riders. Join us March 16, 2012 at the St. Boniface Golf Course. Reception: 6pm. 3-course Dinner: 7pm Evening includes special presentations, silent auction and draws for WestJet tickets and a new Ski-Doo! Registered riders are invited and can bring one guest free of charge. Tickets for additional guests can be purchased for $50 each. Please RSVP to Erin at 477-4587 or erin@crf.mb.ca by March 5th. Special meal requests can be accommodated with sufficient notice.

CRF asks "Where's the Snow??"

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:13:00 PM

The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation regretfully announces that due to uncooperative winter weather, the 2012 Ride for Rehab has been cancelled for this year. With such a lack of snow in Biwabik, Minnesota, it just wasn’t possible to hold a proper snowmobile event. We greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors and all the registered riders who committed to attending the event. The Foundation is offering registered riders the opportunity to put their 2012 registration fee they have already paid toward the 2013 Ride. The plan is to go to Giant’s Ridge next year and do the ride we were not be able to do this year. Everyone who supported a rider by making a pledge will receive a full tax receipt for their donation (if they haven’t already). In lieu of the Ride, the Foundation will be hosting a gathering for all registered riders and spouses in mid-March. More details will be emailed to riders as soon as possible. At this event, we will draw for the snowmobile. We encourage riders to continue collecting pledges and hand them in to CRF by February 29th. Remember, for every $250 riders collect, up to $1000, they receive one entry into a draw for a 2012 sled courtesy of Enns Brothers Powersports. After $1000, riders receive 2 entries for every $250 raised. The Foundation sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. We were very much looking forward to Ride for Rehab and spending time with all the wonderful participants, who have become friends over the years. However, we are excited to visit with you at the gathering in March. If you have any questions about Ride, please contact Erin Kangas, Development Officer at erin@crf.mb.ca.

And the winner is....!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:11:00 AM

Congratulations to Neil (ticket # 3044)! Neil has won two 2011 TNT 600 E-Tec Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and one XT10 Triton Trailer with multiple options. The winning ticket was drawn at 10:30 today by Cheryl Susinski, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle - including everyone who purchased tickets, to the Ride committee and volunteers who worked hard selling them. And a big thank you to our generous sponsors - Enns Brothers PowerSports and Triton Trailers.

Snowmobile Raffle Update - Only 4 Days Left!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:40:00 PM

There's only 4 days left before we draw for the Grand Prize in the first ever Ride for Rehab Snowmobile Raffle. The winning ticket will be drawn Monday, January 9th at 10:30am at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Don't miss out on your chance to win two 2011 TNT 600 E-Tec Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and one XT10 Triton Trailer with multiple options. Tickets are still available - $20 each or 3 for $50. Call Alexis at 452-4311 ext 182 or email alexis@crf.mb.ca to get yours today. Volunteers will also be selling tickets at a booth at St. Vital Centre on Sunday All funds raised through Ride for Rehab will help fund equipment and adapted recreation program for children living with disabilities and special needs in Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario. Thank you to our generous sponsors - Enns Brothers PowerSports and Triton Trailers.

CRF receives first $50,000 from Manitoba Lotteries employee Charity of Choice campaign

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:48:00 PM

Board members from Manitoba Lotteries’ employee program, ECHO (Employees Caring by Helping Others), presented CRF with the first 2011/12 ECHO Charity of Choice cheque for $50,000. This is the second time Manitoba Lotteries’ employees selected CRF as their Charity of Choice, supporting and improving through volunteerism the communities in which all employees live and work. On December 14th, the ECHO board members toured the Rehabilitation Centre for Children, and witnessed first-hand the work being done – from Prosthetics and Orthotics, to the Family Resource Centre to the Specialized Communication Resources for Children department - to help children with disabilities be more independent and mobile. ECHO is an employee-driven charitable giving program run by a volunteer board of employees. With the help of 600+ employee volunteers and their families, they are currently raising $100,000 for CRF through community volunteering and donations. Last year, thanks to ECHO, CRF purchased 29 pieces of individual children’s equipment. Under the current campaign, the ECHO grant will fund Summer Day Camp, Cooking Clubs and youth recreation programs for children with disabilities and special needs at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children.

Snowmobile Raffle update

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 AM

The tickets for the first ever Ride for Rehab Snowmobile Raffle are going fast. Don't delay! Get yours today! The prize is - two 2011 TNT 600 E-Tec Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and - one XT10 Triton Trailer with multiple options. Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. Get yours today by calling Erin at 477-4587 or emailing erin@crf.mb.ca. Draw date is January 9th, 2012. Only 5,000 tickets available so don't delay!NEW - Every person who sells one book of Raffle tickets on behalf of the Foundation will be entered to win a new snowmobile helmet from Enns Brothers Powersports (a $500 value). To sign up, contact Erin at 477-4587 today.All funds raised through Ride for Rehab will help fund equipment and adapted recreation program for children living with disabilities and special needs in Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario. Thank you to our generous sponsors - Enns Brothers PowerSports and Triton Trailers. Raffle License # MGCC 3813-RF

Dufresne donates $10,000 to CRF as part of $1 Million Charity Challenge

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:58:00 AM

Shelters for abused women, sports programs for less fortunate children and treatment services for cancer patients are some of the charitable programs that will benefit from Dufresne’s $1 Million Charity Challenge - including the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation. As part of the year-long celebration of Dufresne’s 25th anniversary, Dufresne is awarding $500,000 in grants to 51 charities, including forty-three charitable organizations in Manitoba and eight non-profits in Ontario. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $30,000 each. These non-profit recipients, who focus on women, children and health programs, will then raise an equivalent amount to equal a total of $1 million. Mark Dufresne, CEO of The Dufresne Group remarked, “We are all enriched by our community experiences and that is why we at Dufresne believe in recognizing and supporting the quality of life within the communities where we live, work and play.” The charities will receive their award presentations at a special event in the coming weeks. Two senior managers from Dufresne visited the Rehabilitation Centre for Children on December 8th for a tour of the facilities. The Foundation's Executive Director Christine Schollenberg enjoyed the opportunity to showcase the innovation taking place at the facility, and to thank Dufresne in person for their generosity and support. A list of all the recipients is available at www.dufresne.ca About The Dufresne Group: Dufresne is one of the few companies recognized by the 50 Best Managed Companies program for 12 consecutive years. In addition, Dufresne has achieved Platinum Status in the club, a recognition reserved for those outstanding companies who have sustained a standard of excellence and leadership in all areas of their business practices and have qualified in the award program for at least six consecutive years. Dufresne operates 11 retail stores that stretch from Manitoba through Ontario. In addition, they own the Dufresne Retail Solutions Group, a buying group that serves over 85 independent member locations from coast to coast. Dufresne is proud to supply The Northwest Company with furniture, mattresses and appliances for their 145 locations that service remote communities across northern Canada. This family owned business continues to be one of the largest furniture and appliance retailers in Canada. To learn more about The Dufresne Group’s story, please visit www.dufresne.ca.

Winnipeg Jets visit Rehab Centre for Children

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:07:00 PM

27 lucky children (who are clients of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children) had the opportunity to meet members of the Winnipeg Jets hockey club last Wednesday The children showed their obvious excitement as Pavalec, Jaffrey, Kane, Byfuglien and 9 other team members strolled into our Family Resource Room to greet the kids, carrying souvenirs for everyone. Many photo were taken, and autographs signed by the players. The children could barely contain their enthusiasm for Winnipeg's newest "Rock Stars". Many thanks to the Winnipeg Jets hockey club for creating an amazing experience for the children!

Ride for Rehab 2012 - Spots Still Available!

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM

Eighty snowmobile enthusiasts from across Manitoba will hit the Minnesota trails January 29 – February 3, 2012 for the upcoming the 9th annual Ride for Rehab. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation in Winnipeg. It has quickly become the single largest snowmobile event in Manitoba and the largest fund-raising event for the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation, raising $650,000 in the last 8 years. The five day event will take riders through almost 1,000 km of Minnesota trails. Based out of The Lodge at Giant's Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota, riders will enjoy comfortable lodging, tasty meals and daily out-trips to surrounding trails. Spots are still available for interested Riders. Registration fee is $600 and includes 5 nights' accommodations and all meals for Monday to Thursday. Riders must also raise a minimum of $250 in pledges in support of the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation. A new website will make collecting pledges online easier than ever. Click here to register, or click here to donate to a participant. A new fundraising component for Ride for Rehab this year is the Raffle. Enns Brothers PowerSports and Triton Trailers has generously donated two 2011 TNT 600 E-Tec Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and one XT10 Triton Trailer with multiple options. Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50 and available at 477-4587 or here. Draw date is January 9th, 2011. Funds raised through Ride for Rehab will help fund equipment and adapted recreation program for children living with disabilities and special needs in Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario. The Ride for Rehab combines determination, good humor and camaraderie, with a compassionate understanding of the needs of families who have children living with special needs. The opportunity to meet new people, experience new trails and all the beauty of Minnesota in the winter, while making a difference in the lives of others makes for a truly unique and memorable event. Click here to watch videos featuring some of the families and children the Foundation has helped.

CRF's annual appeal - happening now!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:24:00 AM

The Children's Rehabilitation Foundation's annual appeal is in full swing. Letters have been mailed to 5,000 households. Promotional ads are running on Clear 102.3 FM, Hot 103 FM, QX 104 FM, and on Global Winnipeg. Two print ads will appear in the Winnipeg Free Press - next one is Dec 2nd. And transit ads on the sides of Winnipeg Transit buses will be up until mid-December. Have you seen or heard any of the ads? If yes, please let us know! The project - called One Child's Dream - is an annual appeal that asks old and new donors alike to considering donating to Children's Rehab. You can donate online here at www.crf.mb.ca, can mail a cheque/money order to 633 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, R3M 0A8 Attention: One Child's Dream, or can phone Rita at 453-9838 to make a credit card donation over the phone. Please consider supporting our annual appeal. All funds raised will directly help purchase equipment and fund adapted recreation programs for children living with special needs and disabilities. Children who need your help to become more independent!

Children's Rehab Foundation receives $250,000 grant from President's Choice Children's Charity

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PM

On November 9th, President’s Choice® Children’s Charity presented a $250,000 donation to the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation - the largest grant ever given by the Charity to an organization with a focus on disabilities and special needs. These funds will be used for equipment and programs that are essential for Manitoba children and youth who live with disabilities and special needs. “President’s Choice® Children’s Charity is delighted to have assisted children and families in Manitoba through individual grants since 2004,” said Peggy Hornell, senior director, Community Investment, Loblaw Companies Limited. “With the current donation for equipment and specialized programs at the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, we hope to reach many more children from across Manitoba, with the aim of providing these young people with a renewed sense of dignity and independence in their daily lives.” “The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation shares a common goal with President’s Choice® Children’s Charity in working to remove obstacles that make everyday living difficult for children with developmental or physical challenges,” said Christine Schollenberg, executive director, Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. “We greatly appreciate the Charity’s generous support as an important step in meeting this goal.” President’s Choice® Children’s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Families can receive individual grants of up to $20,000 to assist with the costs of equipment, home accessibility, respite care, developmental and physical therapy and accessible vehicles. Families who are interested in receiving direct financial assistance can learn more at www.pc.ca/charity. In 2010, the Charity granted more than $10 million to more than 1,900 families with children with disabilities across Canada.