Spring 2007 - Children`s Hospital Foundation

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Spring 2007 Vol. 38 No. 1
THANK YOU
MANITOBA!
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE
RADIOTHON,
RECORD-BREAKERS!
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EVERYBODY’S
FAVOURITE
PICNIC IN THE PARK
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Meet Kiran
2007 Champion Child
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President’s Message
Mom gives daughter the gift of life, TWICE
Not only is 12-year old Kiran Grewal a smart and incredibly artistic little girl, her up
beat personality and matter of fact style are just a few of the qualities Kiran is admired
for – Bravery is something else Kiran has down to art.
Although Kiran was born a happy
and healthy child, at the young age
of nine she developed Wegener’s
granulomatosis, an
autoimmune
disease that quickly and severely
damaged her kidneys, dramatically
changing her life forever.
The disease progressed so fast, Kiran’s
kidneys were damaged within a month
and Kiran had to be put on dialysis for
kidney failure.
The doctors at the Children’s Hospital
had to work quickly to get Kiran
on the right treatment, but the
aggressive progression of Wegner’s
pushed the disease past the point of
return. Kiran undoubtedly needed a
kidney transplant.
Because Wegner’s is a multi-system
disorder, the doctors at the Children’s
Hospital had to monitor the disease
for months before they could go
ahead with the transplant. Kiran’s
treatments
included
peritoneal
dialysis, hemodialysis treatments, as
well as chemotherapy. Although the
chemotherapy treatments caused
her to lose her hair, Kiran sported
her new look comprised of an entirely
bald head proudly - She would say,
“What’s the big deal, I just don’t
have hair!”
mother was the perfect match! Kiran
and her mother bravely underwent
surgery in June 2006, after two long
years of treatments – they’ve been
smiling ever since!
Kiran’s bravery and positive attitude
made her the perfect candidate for
the 2007 Champion Child! She now
officially holds the title and honestly
and openly speaks of her illness and
the tough experiences she’s survived
through.
Fiona Webster Mourant
It’s no wonder we call this time
of year our busy season. With
the successful completion
of the Children’s Miracle
Radiothon in Winnipeg and
Brandon and our enormously
successful Annual Book
Market Sale at St. Vital Centre,
together with our 21st Annual
Teddy Bears’ Picnic which is
just around the corner, these
months mark a high point in
our fundraising activities.
Looking back to January, we started the year with another great
curling event, the BDO Classic Canadian Open which raised
over $140,000 for the Foundation. Incredible! Thank you to the
volunteers, event sponsors, and curling community for showing
how much they care about kids.
In February, we welcomed this year’s Champion Child, Kiran
Grewal to the Foundation. Over the next year she’ll serve as our
ambassador for the Children’s Hospital Foundation, representing
the 130,000 kids who visit Children’s Hospital each year. As
a mother, I know I would do anything for my children, and
Kiran’s mom did just that by giving her daughter the ultimate
gift – please read their touching story to find out more.
The HOT 103.1 and QX 104 Children’s Miracle Radiothon in
March was an emotional three days as families and children
expressed first hand why support to the Children’s Hospital is so
important. Radio listeners opened their hearts and pledged an
amazing $590,000 for the Foundation. The KX96 and 101.1 the
Farm Children’s Miracle Radiothon in Brandon was also a great
success and brought in nearly $40,000. Our sincerest thank you
to the families who share their stories and to our community of
donors, volunteers, and sponsors who make these radiothons so
special.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our many upcoming
events, especially the Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Assiniboine Park on
May 27! Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins…
We promise teddy bears young and old will have a good time,
rain or shine!
Through the support that the Children’s Hospital Foundation
receives from the community, especially our donors and those
who come out to our events, we continue to work to make a
world of difference in the lives of sick and injured children.
This summer as you spend quality time with your family,
friends, and children, take a moment to remember the kids at the
Children’s Hospital. Your support to the Foundation has made
life just a little bit easier for them and we thank you for that.
Sincerely,
Thank You Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
Fortunately for Kiran when it came
time for her kidney transplant, her
The Foundation received $100,000 for the purchase of a pediatric rescue ECLS (extracorporeal life support) equipment through Manitoba Lotteries
Corporation’s employee-driven charitable giving program ECHO (Employees Care by Helping Others). This incredible donation marked the culmination
of 18 months of fundraising activities.
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Not just any picnic – it’s THE Picnic!
Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual
Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday, May 27,
2007 at Assiniboine Park. Expect the best
in entertainment on the Shaw Main Stage
and don’t miss headliner, Little Bear as
he sings and dances his way into little
ones hearts. Superb Entertainments: The
Bubbleman will headline the CaBearet
Stage. With over 50 tents of activities and
important health and safety information
there will be no shortage of things to do
and see.
As one of Manitoba’s most anticipated
events, the Picnic marks the start of
summer season for many families. So
kids bring your injured teddy bears to the
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada
Life B*A*S*H* Tent (Bears Ambulatory
Surgical Hospital) and parents don’t
forget to bring hats, sunscreen, and rain
gear – because the bears will have a good
time rain or shine!
Big Bear Hugs to our sponsors:
1290 CFRW
99.9 BOB FM
Blockbuster Canada
Boeing Canada Technology
Cangene Corporation
CBC in Manitoba
CFB Shilo
CIBC
City of Winnipeg
Childhood Asthma Foundation
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Dairy Queen Canada Inc.
Global TV
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life
HOT 103
Investors Group
London Drugs
Manitoba Health & Healthy Child Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Public Insurance
McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
MTS Allstream
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Q94 FM
QX 104.1
RBC Financial Group
RE/MAX
Rotary Club of St. James
Saputo Foods
Shaw
Smith Carter
Stantec
St. Vital Centre
Taylor McCaffrey Barristers and Solicitors LLB
Winnipeg Free Press
Wal-Mart Canada
MICH Researcher to Study Obesity in Kids
obesity are startling – one in every four
children is considered overweight, and
childhood obesity has increased 300
percent in the last two decades.
Potato chips and canned pop have never
been considered part of a healthy diet,
but unhealthy snacks are not the only
cause of childhood obesity says Dr.
Jonathan McGavock, the newest addition
to the Manitoba Institute of Child
Health (MICH).
Dr. McGavock, born and raised in
Winnipeg, has been recruited to study
childhood obesity along with disease
prevention and physical activity. His
arrival is timely as current estimates on
The cause of childhood obesity is not
always cut and dry. McGavock explains,
“Although a poor diet certainly increases
the risk of becoming overweight,
several other factors are also involved,
including not enough physical activity,
too much time spent playing video
games and watching TV, as well as
genetic components.”
McGavock added that kids these days just
don’t like water, and more often than not
the replacement is juice, which has just as
much if not more calories and sugar than
soft drinks. All too often parents don’t
recognize that their child has a weight
problem, helping them to make healthier
food choices, “Once your child is obese, it
is very difficult to reverse the effects.”
• Any Dufresne location in Manitoba
• Your local Winnipeg Fire Hall
• McElhoes & Duffy
589 St. Mary’s Road
Book Market volunteers present Foundation Executive Director, Lesia Sianchuk (left) with the
proceeds from 2006 book sales.
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• Salisbury House Restaurants
1860 Ellice Avenue
759 Pembina Highway
Parents are invited to call 789-3591 if they are
interested and for more information.
“I’m thrilled with how the event has
grown over the last three years,” said
Greg Loader, Co-Chair of the Organizing
Committee. “And I couldn’t be more
proud of the $140,000 that this year’s
event raised for the Foundation. Thank
you to everyone who made this possible
- the volunteers, sponsors, curlers, and
especially the curling fans.”
Remember, you can drop off used books
year round at the following locations:
• Chapters
695 Empress Street
St. Vital Centre
If parents are concerned about their
child’s body weight, their risk for chronic
disease, or their level of inactivity,
a number of studies are currently
underway at Dr. McGavock’s lab in the
Manitoba Institute of Child Health that
may be of interest. Participants will be
screened for diabetes and high blood
pressure, and will have an opportunity
to participate in a supervised six-month
exercise training program.
Curling Event Declared a Resounding Success
Thank you for showing your support!
The Children’s Hospital Book Market, sponsored by Dufresne, held its Paperback Sale
this past February and the Annual Book Market Sale in April. Both were incredible
successes and raised $217,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation! Thank you
to everyone who purchased and donated books, and to all the volunteers who make
these sales possible!
Regarding exercise, McGavock will
attempt to determine how long a child’s
exercise period lasts and at what intensity.
He uses a device called an Accelero – it’s
worn on the child’s hip and measures at
what speed the hip moves, not simply the
number of steps the child is taking.
Tournament champs, Ben Hebert, Mark Kennedy, John Morris, and Kevin Martin,
celebrate their Grand Slam win.
The BDO Classic Canadian Open
returned to the MTS Centre for the third
year in a row January 24-28, 2007. The
Children’s Hospital Foundation, True
North Sports and Entertainment, and the
Asham World Curling Tour partnered to
bring world-class curling to Winnipeg
to the delight of nearly 40,000 fans who
attended the five-day event. All proceeds
support the special health care needs
of kids through the Children’s Hospital
Foundation.
Presented locally by Quintex Services Ltd,
the tournament’s excitement culminated
with a nail-biting final game that saw
Team Kevin Martin beat out Team Randy
Ferbey for $30,000 in winnings.
Along with top-notch men’s curling, this
event included the return of the sold-out
School of Rock, a curling clinic that gave
90 kids the chance to curl and learn from
pros like Brad Gushue, David Nedohin,
and Kerry Burtnyk.
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. . . because children need us !
Thank you to the following groups and organizations for their generous donations to the
Foundation. Your support goes a long way in supporting the special health care needs of kids.
Kids Helping Kids
Not a month goes by that the Foundation does not get a visit from very generous kids who have taken the time to visit with us and
leave a gift for kids in hospital. From lemonade stand proceeds to giving away personal birthday presents, the Foundation feels very
lucky to be able to share these gifts with kids that need them most.
Touring Motorcycle Association
Wal-Mart Canada and Nintendo
Frantic Films
Andrew Johnson
Robyn Johnson
Chet Mourant and Kevin Burns
Zellers Pharmacy (Henderson Highway)
Corinthian Lodge No. 178
Red River College
Zane and Zack Dear
Antonella and Rosa Sciangula
Katie Sauer
Canada Revenue Agency
West-Jet Employees
Griffin Canada
Sarah Luby
Botan Family
Leo Piche
The Northern Lights Gator - U11 Girls D-League
CN’s Cheryl Ward and Henry Miller with
Development Manager, Patti Smith (centre)
Raj Sandhu, BDO Classic Canadian Open
Wal-Mart Raffle Winner
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Children’s Miracle Radiothon Breaks Records-Thanks Manitoba
Once again, Manitobans helped
the Children’s Miracle Radiothon
raise a record-breaking $600,000 for
Children’s Hospital.
Broadcasting live from the playroom
in hospital, HOT 103’s Ace Burpee and
Chrissy Troy, and QX 104.1’s Caroline
Hunter and Ron Able spent three
days talking to patients, families and
medical professionals about what
makes Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
such a special place.
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The Radiothon would not be possible
without the support of Standard Radio,
our corporate sponsors, volunteers,
hospital staff and most importantly,
the families who choose to share their
personal stories of hope and inspiration.
We thank you all.
The radio hosts and families did an
amazing job of demonstrating the
importance of supporting our cause.
Manitobans heard the message loud
and clear, and donated generously
throughout the event.
Thanks to that generosity, cuddly teddy
bears will be distributed to kids in
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hospital and patients will also have the
chance to enjoy a pizza party, courtesy
of Mona Lisa.
(L to R) Caroline Hunter, Chrissy Troy, Ace Burpee, Radiothon Chair Chris Pennycook and Ron Able
proudly hold a cheque for an incredible $590,000 (and counting) raised at Radiothon
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Westman Radiothon Raises Nearly $40,000
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Broadcasting live from Shopper’s Mall
in Brandon, the KX 96 and 101.1 the
Farm Children’s Miracle Radiothon
aired on April 19 and 20. Radio listeners
from Brandon and surrounding rural
areas had the chance to hear emotional
stories from families and children served
by Children’s Hospital. The Westman
community responded by opening their
hearts and pledging $39,500 towards
pediatric research, equipment and
programs at Children’s Hospital.
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Thank you to the dedicated on-air
personalities, Tim Black and Matt
Logan who inspired and challenged
their community to give generously.
And special thanks to the sponsors and
volunteers, along with the families who
bravely shared their stories. We couldn’t
do it without you!
Funds from the radiothon will help
purchase two much-needed pieces of
equipment for the pediatric unit at the
Brandon Regional Hospital. And thanks
to donors who called in their support
during Miracle Hours, cute and cuddly
teddy bears will put smiles on the faces of
kids at Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg
and at the hospital in Brandon.
The incredible teams from KX 96 and 101.1 the Farm celebrate their third annual radiothon with
Foundation staff.
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Guilds
At the 35th Annual General Meeting for the Children’s
Hospital Foundation, the following Board of Directors
and Advisory Council was announced for 2007-2008.
Fiona Webster Mourant, President
Jennifer (JJ) Burnell*
Mark Odegard
Taylor-William Crawford* Dr. Hans Pasterkamp
Dr. Ruth Grimes
Jeff Rabb
Janis Hanec
Dan Rempel*
Ardelle Kipling
Leah Shaw
Kevin Klippenstein*
Deidre Sozansky
Cheryl Lawson
Dr. Shayne Taback
Greg Loader
Dawna Wallace
Greg McLaren*
Shelley Werner
Andrew McPherson
Dr. Leo Wong
Partners
$100,000 - $499,999
Air Canada Kids Horizons
Emerging Information Systems Inc.
Wal-Mart Canada
Representatives
Patrons
$ 50,000 - $99,999
TD Bank Financial Group
Ethel DuVal, Guild Council President
Jean Hunter, Annie A Bond Guild
Margaret Bishop, Chown Guild
Alice Faveri, McKinnon Guild
Marnie Miles, St. Agnes Guild
Eleanor Gibson, St. John’s Guild
Helga Bryant, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (HSC)
Ex Officio
Lesia Sianchuk, Executive Director
Dr. Malcolm Ogborn, Director of Research, Manitoba Institute of Child Health
Susan Fogg, Program Director Child Health Patient Services (WRHA)
Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Medical Director Child Health Program (WRHA)
Advisory Council
McKinnon Annual Donation $14,000.
Left: Fiona Webster-Mourant, President of
Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Right: Marge Lewis.
Mark Gray, Chair
Dr. Vic Chernick
Dorothy Faris
Mary Grierson Stewart
Dr. James Haworth
Colleen Horbay
David Johnston
Barb Leslie
Meredith McArthur*
John Myers*
Jim Rae*
Jim Sangster
Ernest Schell
Earnest Shapera
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Wal-Mart Walk Registration Kicks into Gear
Registration for the Wal-Mart Walk For
Miracles kicked off on Friday, April 13
at the St. Vital Wal-Mart Store.
2007 Children’s Hospital Foundation
Champion Child Kiran Grewal joined
Wal-Mart Associates, the Blue Lightning
Dance Team, Joanne Kelly from Shaw
TV and other friends of the Children’s
Hospital Foundation to kick-off this
important fundraising event.
Wal-Mart Walk For Miracles takes
place Sunday, June 10 at St. Vital Park
and is a fundraiser for the Children’s
Miracle Network. The Wal-Mart Walk
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for Miracles is Wal-Mart Canada’s
signature event. Last year, the Walk and
related fundraising events raised more
than $3 million for the 14 Children’s
Miracle Network hospital in Canada
through Walk sites in 8 cities across
Canada. This year, Walks will happen in
12 markets across the country. The Walk
is designed to raise awareness and funds
for Children’s Hospitals across Canada.
Monies raised locally through the walk
will fund equipment, and programs
at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital and
pediatric research at the Manitoba
Institute of Child Health.
Honourariums
A special Bear Hug goes out to the following businesses, groups and individuals for helping
make miracles happen for children. Funds have been raised through a variety of special
events such as coin collections, golf tournaments, sporting events, birthdays, corporate
donations and employee contributions. Each and every donation ensures that we provide
the best possible health care to children now and in the future.
Board of Directors
On December 6, St. Agnes Guild presented
$35,000 to Children’s Hospital at the
Christmas luncheon.
Left: Barbara Daly, St. Agnes Guild Treasurer. Centre: Marnie Mills, St Agnes Guild
President. Right: Meredith McArthur, Past
President Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Bear Hugs
Benefactors
$20,000 - $49,999
Great-West Life, London Life
and Canada Life
Shaw Communications Inc.
RBC Financial Group
Champions
$10,000 - $19,999
Costco Wholesale
Dairy Farmers of MB
Health Science Centre ECD
Sleep Country
Builders $5,000-$9,999
Blockbuster Canada
CIBC World Markets
Red River Valley Mutual Ins. Com
Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams
Foundation
Friends $1,000 - $4,999
176 Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Aspenhein Colony
CWB Employee donations
Dairy Queen Canada
Downtown Winnipeg Biz
Faculty of Agriculture Students’
Organization
Golden Falcon Golf tournament
Manrex Ltd.
RRCC Charity of Choice
Swiss Chalet
Telus Corporation
The YM Inc
Van Houtte
Winners
Winnipeg Executives Association Inc.
Wostco Contractors Inc.
Supporters $100+
5207401 Manitoba Ltd
Apotex Fermentation
Building Products & Concrete Supply
Charles F Harvey
Children’s Hospital - Dept. of
Communication Disorders
Civic Credit Union Limited
Colliers Pratt McGarry
Corporate Express
Curves Birds Hill
Diamond Retirement Plannig Ltd
Dilawri Automotive Group
Elmwood High School
Emerson School
George McDowell School
Glenelm School
Great Finds (Laurie Carey)
Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp
IG Matching gift program
Just For You Photography
Ladies Auxiliary ANAF Veterans Unit
No. 283
Leaders General Jobbers
Marie Gwozd
Microsoft
Nathan & Kristie Wiebe
Nicolett Inn Ltd
Northern Lights Gator
Oregon Distribution Ltd
Partylite Gifts
Progress Rail Canada Corporation
Red River packaging products
RE/MAX
Reston Elementary School
Sarah Lundy
The Nook Diner
Winnipeg Model Railroad Club
Zellers Pharmacy - Henderson Hwy
Donations are made to the
Foundation in the form of
honorariums, or to commemorate
special occasions and important
milestones. From December 2006
to April 2007, the Foundation
received donations in honour of
the following:
Connie Bieber
Mrs. Helen Campbell
The Doll Family
Bruce George
Ms. Cathie Gowryluk
Neely Hammerberg
Sloane Hammerberg
Madison Helbig
Ms. Lori Jantz
Dr. Danielle Jobb
Bruce and Carol Kowalchuk
Mrs. Barbara D. Linney
Breanna MacFarlane
Dr. Bryan Magwood
Jonathon Mattson
James McPherson
Jessie McTaggart
Miss Hazel Mooney
Mrs. Harman Mota
Vernon and Marian Nelson
Mr. Del Nyberg
Dr. D’Arcy Pierce
Len and Ruth Carol Podheiser
Janice Prokopowich
Gil and Linda Richard
Ewan Rollwagen
Madyson Rollwagen
Ryane Rollwagen
Mrs. Beryl Sandor
The Stafford Family
Victoria Styles
Mr. Jeremy Traverse
Ms. Linda Vincent
Coral White
Reed and Arla Winstone
Gifts to Remember
Individuals interested in signing
up for the walk are encouraged to
visit their nearest Wal-Mart store to
get their registration forms or visit
www.walmartwalkformiracles.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!
Donations are made to the Foundation in the form of memorial gifts. From December 2006 to April 2007, the Foundation received
donations in honour of the following:
Asdis Anderson
Ashley Danielle Anderson
Stanley Barber
Jean Best
Dave Bonner
Sharon Boyd
Talia-Bre Boyko
Mr. Robert Brousseau
Baby Lauren Buchanan
Madeline Buck
Leonard Busilla
Christopher
Wai Keung Chan
Winnifred (Molly) Cheater
Braeden Clifford
Ms. Mandy Coyne
Mr. David Crouch
Todd Davison
Robert De Vos
Amber Lee Dowhan
Mr. Roger Allen Downs
Mr. Terry Dutka
Baby Chloe
Alessandra Edwards
Mr. Bryan Eidse
Thora Michelle Einarson
Evan Matthew Erlick
Mr. Abraham Feierstein
Mrs. Myra May Fleming
Elfreda Flintoft
Mr. Cameron A. Fyke
Jeremy Nathaniel Giesbrecht
James Gordon
Mrs. Kathleen M. Halligan
Benjamin Frederick Hancock
Ken Hart
Tyson Hille
Darryl Hoffstrom
Mrs. Audrey Hume
Baby Evelyn Ingram
Mel (A.M.) Jenkins
Joseph Roland Lambert
Ted Law
Lily Mahon
Mrs. Rozalie Mankiewicz
Mr. Reginald F. Mason
Wilf and Eva McFadyen
Chad Eric Lewis McDonald
Scott Michael Overwater
Dr. Richard Pasterkamp
Charlotte Penner
Baby Ryan Christine
Julia Pistun
Leslie Rabichuk
Anthony Rolando Ramirez
Jordan D. Reid
Mr. Victor Romanow
Mr. Ronald Rossman
Margaret Rudnick
Baby Marita Rueckert
David Shearer
Vivian Skinner
Mr. Henry Andrew Small
Adeline Sokolowski
Mr. John Neilson Steel
Dr. Melville Joseph Swartz
Sean M. Thickson
Mrs. Cecile Waldman
Winnifred Whitley
Hannah Woodward
Kathleen Ida Wiest
Mr. Adam Zeaton
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Upcoming Events Calendar 2007
A portion of all proceeds from these events are donated to the Foundation
May 27
June 7
21st Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Assiniboine Park. Join us on
Sunday, May 27 for some fun in the sun with family, friends and
teddy bears. Bring your sick or injured, cuddly friends to the GreatWest Life B*A*S*H* Tent and don’t miss Children’s entertainer,
Little Bear on the Shaw Main Stage.
Published by the Children’s Hospital
Foundation of Manitoba
Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to:
20th Annual Dr. Goodbear Golf Classic. Dr. Goodbear Golf
CE501-840 Sherbrook St
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1
P: 787-4000 F: 787-4114
Classic celebrates 20 years in 2007. Taking place at Glendale Golf
and Country Club, this very successful event has raised over $1
million for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
June 10
3rd Annual Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles. Register for the 3rd Annual
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Fiona Webster Mourant – Board President
Lesia Sianchuk – Executive Director
Amber Saleem – Editor
Sonja Wermann – Designer
Stephanie DiNella – Contributing Editor
Jessica Heibert – Contributing Writer
Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles and make miracles happen. Bring
your team down to help change and save the lives of our sick and
injured children. Registration forms are available at all Wal-Mart
locations throughout Manitoba. Visit walmartwalkformiracles.ca
for more information.
New Staff
Kelli Gaudry
Kelli Gaudry is the new Executive Assistant for the Foundation. She comes to us with
extensive experience in office administration. Kelli and her husband Doug have three boys
who have all benefited from the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital and she is pleased to be
working for the Foundation.
Wanda Golding
Wanda Golding joins the Finance Department of the Foundation as Accounts Payable
Clerk. Wanda has over 15 years experience in the area of finance and worked previously
in the pharmaceutical industry. Wanda and her fiance Heath enjoy camping, cycling and
spoiling her cats Tim and Faith.
Donna Greening
Donna Greening joins the Foundation as part-time Receptionist. As a former elementary
school teacher, Donna has a broad range of skills she brings with her to the team. She
volunteered for many years for a support group for families with twins, triplets and more.
Donna and her husband Shawn have three children: Sarah, and twins Tyler & Linnea.
My Le
My Le joins the Manitoba Institute of Child Health as a Clinical Research Unit Assistant.
My has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and two years experience in administration.
She is responsible for assisting the research nurses with the many tasks that are part of a
busy clinical research facility.