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GoFundMe Fundraiser For Trucker Convoy Revoked

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A GoFundMe fundraiser set up to support a trucker convoy has been removed.

A statement released on Friday says, “GoFundMe supports peaceful protests and we believe that was the intention of the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser when it was first created. We now have evidence from law enforcement that the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity.”

The GoFundMe account has raised over $10 million dollars.

GoFundMe now says it will automatically refund all contributions directly within seven to ten business days, without donors having to submit a request.

One million dollars was released earlier this week by GoFundMe, to organizers, but a statement from the online fundraiser says it was confirmed funds would be used only for participants who travelled to Ottawa to participate in a peaceful protest.

“Given how this situation has evolved, no further funds will be directly distributed to the Freedom Convoy organizers — we will work with organizers to send all remaining funds to credible and established charities chosen by the Freedom Convoy 2022 organizers and verified by GoFundMe.”

Thousands of truckers from across the country converged on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on January 29th, opposed to vaccine mandates. They were joined by other protesters who opposed all COVID-19 restrictions.

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College To Hold Fundraiser Auction

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You can support Confederation College students and have a chance to win Indigenous art prints in a fundraiser auction.

The school is holding the second part of its Community Partners’ Evening at Home, with the goal of raising another $8,000 on top of the $27,000 from the first event.

You can go to the college’s website to bid, and all proceeds will go to student scholarships, awards and bursaries.

The auction runs from 8:00 Friday morning to 5:00 PM on Sunday, and features prints by artists like Norval Morrisseau, Douglas Kakekagumick and Lloyd Kakepetum.

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Creative Fundraiser For Cancer Research

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The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local residents are being asked to “Dress for the Cause”.

The Breast Cancer Society of Canada has launched the “Dress Up Their Lives” fundraising and awareness campaign, encouraging you to be creative and take part in different weekly decorating activities.

You are asked to donate to breast cancer research with weekly Dress Up themes, share your progress on social media and challenge your friends and family.

Week 1: Dress Up your Door (ex. House, office, doggy door, car, garage)
Week 2: Dress Up your Desk (ex. Home office, company office, or any workspace)
Week 3: Dress Up your Best___(ex. Prized possession, pets, cars, cottages, boats)
Week 4: Dress Up Yourself (ex. Pink, pink, pink! Clothes, Halloween costumes)

Society CEO Kimberly Carson says there’s a number of ways to get involved and donate.

“Our dressforthecause.ca, so you can sign-up online. And then October 1 we are going to launch our app and on our app we are going to have all kinds of great filters that you can add. You can encourage your friends to sponsor you. You can encourage your friends to participate.”

Carson stresses this is an important initiative as the disease doesn’t slow down for anything, not even COVID-19.

“Breast cancer is still a big issue in Canada. We see 14 Canadian women a day die of breast cancer and we know that research can help save lives. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.”

The campaign has raised over $10-million over roughly 30-years.

For more information visit http://www.dressforthecause.ca

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Legion Meat Draw Making A Return

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The biggest fundraiser for the Royal Canadian Legion in Dryden is finally coming back.

Cyril Ryan was a guest on the CKDR Morning Show Monday to announce the Friday night weekly Meat Draw is returning on September 11th.

Those in attendance will have to wear a mask and provide a name and number for contact tracing.

You will also be escorted to a table by a Legion member.

Ryan is asking for the cooperation of everyone.

There will be five draws for meat, chicken and other products and Nevada tickets and bar service will once again be offered.

The doors of the Legion have been locked since March because of COVID-19 restrictions and the Meat Draw is the first sign of recovery for Branch 63.

You can hear more by visiting the Audio link below.

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Ice Dogs Lawn Sign Fundraiser

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs want to brighten your day and help you cope from the COVID-19 blues.

Lawn signs are available for purchase where you can order one to help someone celebrate a special occasion or achievement.

Fundraising spokesperson Lori Russell was a guest on the CKDR Morning Show Thursday and says for a minimum $20 donation a volunteer will place a sign of your liking on a neighbourhood property.

Seven different lawn kits are available to recognize a birthday, graduation, anniversary, special occasion, purchase of a new home, a thank you, engagement or a new addition to the family.

Russell says “It’s just been really great to have the lawn signs pop up all over our community and really brighten peoples day during these times that we’re in.”

Russell adds “It’s been so fun to be a part of many peoples celebrations and their birthdays. We’ve had a lot of people who have purchased the signs as well. Sent us pictures or videos of their family members or loved ones.”

This is a fundraiser for the Junior Hockey team as they try and raise funds for the upcoming SIJHL season.

For more information or to order a sign you can call Lori at 221-6335.

To hear more from Lori Russell, visit the Audio link below.

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Relay At Home Cancer Fundraiser One Day Away

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The Relay for Life becomes Relay at Home this year, but the cause is still all the same.

The event will be online on Saturday, June 13th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (central).

Registration is free but donations are being collected for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Regional Manager Maria Cabral says there will be musical performances by Brett Kissel, Virginia to Vegas, The Reklaws and Paul Langlois from The Tragically Hip.

You can register today at http://www.relayforlife.ca

Cabral stresses “It would be great if they could post on social media, Facebook, however they like, to let people know what they are doing Saturday evening for a couple of hours and then garner their support with donations.”

You can also follow the virtual relay at https://www.facebook.com/events/3021606541211500/

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Skip To Equip Cancelled Due To COVID-19

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Curlers will have to wait another year to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Bearskin Airlines Skip to Equip Classic in Sioux Lookout.

This years event has been cancelled due to the uncertainty around large gatherings and sporting events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organizers also realize that many of their generous patrons and sponsors have suffered financial burdens and temporary closures in recent months.

Officials say it may seem early to make a decision, but a lot of work starts happening this time of year with ticket sales and the recruitment of donations, stressing this isn’t the year to ask local businesses for support.

Planning is already underway for next year with the theme of “Coming Together Again.”

Over the past nine years, the fundraising event has raised over $600,000 for local health services in Sioux Lookout.

-Almost $400,000 has been raised for the diagnostic imaging department in the areas of mammography, ultrasound and operating room c-arm.
-Another $150,000 has been raised for long term care.
-Last year $80,000 was raised for the hospital-wide replacement of IV pumps which was expected to take three years to complete.

Organizers are hoping to hold a fun event in November for curlers across the region to get together.

 

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Childhood Cancer Fundraiser Continues

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Donations are still being accepted for the Canadian Lions Childhood Cancer Virtual Head-Shave.

Shirley Koroniak is a local Director of the Foundation and says 22 volunteers from Waldhof, Atikokan, Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie and Minnesota all lined up to shave their heads on video last week.

Koroniak says its been a successful campaign but they are keeping the door open for donations for another week or so.

To make a donation visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/eph57-shave-for-the-brave

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Relay For Life Going Virtual

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The fight against cancer never ends and that’s why the Canadian Cancer Society has no plans to cancel its annual Relay For Life fundraiser.

However, because of COVID-19 the June 13th event will be a virtual one.

Regional Manager Maria Cabral is encouraging local residents to go online and register and donate for ‘Relay At Home’.

“Share their story about why they are relaying, why this is still important to them, maybe it’s a family member. And then hopefully they are moved that day or before that day to then share again online with family and friends.”

Cabral says they are going to incorporate the same things that we know and love about the traditional relay.

She says they will still celebrate survivors, hold a luminary ceremony and provide entertainment.

Cabral stresses the fundraiser is important to “show cancer survivors, cancer patients, that they aren’t alone, that this whole country is behind them. Because sadly cancer doesn’t stop just because their is a pandemic.”

Cabral notes their regional Cancer Information online and telephone service saw a dramatic increase of 39% of people reaching out for help during the first eight weeks of COVID-19.

The online Relay is set for June 13th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm central time.

To register or donate visit https://support.cancer.ca/site/SPageServer/?pagename=RFL_NW_homepage&s_locale=en_CA

To hear more from Maria Cabral, visit the Audio link below.

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Lions Club Launches Fundraiser For Cancer Victims

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A virtual “fund-razor” is being held across northwestern Ontario, Manitoba and Minnesota to help support kids suffering from cancer.

Shirley Koroniak is a local Director of the Canadian Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation and says volunteers from Waldhof, Atikokan, Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie and Minnesota have been lined up to shave their heads on video.

The video will be available May 30th on Facebook and YouTube.

Koroniak says all money raised from “Shave for the Brave” supports children and their families for those kids who are going through the dreaded disease.

“Childhood cancer is very underfunded. It accounts for only 5% of all cancer research funding in Canada today which is really sad.”

Koroniak notes their ultimate goal is becoming a national foundation to support research as well.

A GoFund Me page has been established and anyone who donates will receive a charitable receipt.

Visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/eph57-shave-for-the-brave to make a donation.

You can also visit https://www.facebook.com/5m10lions for more information.

To hear more from Shirley Koroniak, visit the Audio link below.

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