Fill the Boot and Support Muscular Dystrophy Awareness With the Peterborough Professional Fire Fighters Association

Help Canadian Fire Fighters Fill the Boot for the 2022 fiscal year and raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC).

photo courtesy of stephanie page.

Fire fighters have answered MDC’s call for more than 67 years. Those who donate are making a difference for all Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders and ensuring more of these individuals can access the programs, services and supports they need.

Every year, starting usually in October, Stephanie Page of the Peterborough Professional Fire Fighters Association (PPFFA) says boot drives, ladder sits, car pulls, car washes and all types of fundraising events are hosted to help raise funds for muscular dystrophy.

Page, who has newly taken on the donations committee role for Peterborough’s local department a few months ago, says with their raffle and the Peterborough Axe Throwing Club event from March 17, she hopes they’ll have hit over $1,000 raised.

“(I’m) in awe with how many funds firefighters have raised in the last few years,” said Page. “I’m excited to kind of take the reins on that and start it back up again, and then hopefully continue making it an annual thing.”

photo courtesy of stephanie page.

Page will soon be representing her department at a muscular dystrophy conference at the end of April.

She’ll get to network with other departments and discuss the effectiveness of their fundraising efforts, Page shares.

“I was honoured to be invited and hopefully I can gain some insight on what to do in the following years- and with more time,” Page said. “People have been really supportive, we’ve got a bunch of volunteers on the committee who try to get donations from local businesses.”

Donations for this fundraiser need to be submitted by March 30, though people can donate year round. The website is always open for donations and donating directly to the Peterborough team via the website.

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Darling Insurance Annual Chili Challenge Puts Funding In The Pot Ahead Of The Petes Pink In The Rink Game

The annual Chili Challenge, hosted by Darling Insurance at The Publican House, stirred the pot amongst local businesses, while contributing to fundraising efforts for the Peterborough Petes Pink in The Rink game and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Photo by Luke Best.

The challenge consisted of six teams, each with their own chili recipe.

The Publican House, Darling Insurance, Team Hanrahan with Century 21, the Romeo’s with Doug Gibson, Pink in the Rink co-ambassador, PTBOCanada and The Humane Society gathered at The Publican House to put their creations to the test.

The public was invited to come in and rank the top three chili’s, and donate to the cause.

Darling Insurance placed first, The Romeo’s second and The Publican House third.

To mark the occasion, Glenn Millar of Darling Insurance presented Doug Gibson with a cheque for $2828.28, 28 being Gibsons number when he played with the Petes.

The Pink in The Rink Game, to benefit The Canadian Cancer Society, will take place on April 9 at 7:05 p.m.

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Registration For Peterborough's 2022 Virtual Butterfly Run Now Open

The annual Peterborough Butterfly Run will move forward as a virtual event again for 2022.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Butterfly Run.

“The Peterborough Butterfly Run has created a safe space for the loss community and we are grateful to those who continue to support us,” said Vince Bierworth, Executive Director, GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation. “We are hopeful that this year’s run will help us raise the much needed funds to continue to support the projects executed over the past 6 years. As we have borne witness to over the past 2 years of the pandemic, it is critical to address the isolation individuals that have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, the loss of a child or the inability to conceive can experience. Our hope is that this year’s virtual format will allow those previously unable to attend to be a part of this collective experience.”

Funds raised at the Butterfly Run have been used to provide ongoing specialized education in Perinatal Bereavement Care to healthcare providers across Peterborough City and County, establish more than 10 lending libraries for individuals and their families located across Peterborough City and County, as well as the development of bereavement kits for families and individuals who experience early and later pregnancy loss and infant loss.

The format for the event will be an official opening ceremony on the Peterborough Butterfly Run Facebook page on April 24 at 12 p.m., with a guest speaker, virtual banner and a moment of silence.

The run/walk can be completed on the route of participants choice any time between April 24 – May 1, with an option to walk or run 5km, or more or less if desired.

A virtual Closing Ceremony for all registered participants will then take place on May 1 at 12 p.m. to recognize the biggest fundraisers and award fundraising prizes.

Registration is available for $40 online at peterboroughbutterflyrun.itsyourrace.com or email ptbobutterflyrun@gmail.com.

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New Foundation Music For Minds to Host Fundraiser at The Venue

Local musician Maxwell McWilliams is launching his new mental health foundation, Music for Minds, with a live performance at The Venue on Sept. 11.

Photo courtesy of Maxwell McWilliams

McWilliams started his journey as a local musician when he was 11 years old. He played in local bars and at Market Hall, opening for Max Gomez from Taos, NM.

In February 2020, McWilliams launched his solo headline campaign ‘The Maxwell McWilliams Music Administration for Mental Health Awareness’ which sold out Market Hall.

After his success in last year, McWilliams plans to continue fundraising for mental health.

“Mental health doesn’t stop regardless of what is going on in the world,” he said.

On Sept.11 at 7:30 p.m. McWilliams will perform at The Venue to kickstart his new foundation.

Music for Minds aims to improve the lives of young people suffering from mental illness through the power of music, says McWilliams.

“We just saw the tip of the iceberg with community support and raising awareness last year when we ran our campaign,” he explained. “We can’t stop at one show and one donation when there are so many seeking support in our local communities.”

This is an all-ages event with limited ticket sales due to COVID-19 restrictions.

To purchase tickets call the ticket hotline number at (705) 768-7036.

There are event sponsorship opportunities available, call the ticket hotline to inquire.

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Peterborough Huskies Hosting Fundraising Event At The Venue October 17th

Peterborough Huskies

The Peterborough Huskies, a local special needs hockey team that we're a proud media sponsor of, is hosting a fundraising event Friday, October 17th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at The Venue (286 George St.). This "Womanless Beauty Pageant" fundraiser features a great group of guys who will be competing for the title of Miss Peterborough Huskies 2014. They will be judged by a panel of 4 female judges who will decide the winner. There is also a 50/50 Draw, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, and more! Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased at the door or in advance. This is a wristband event.

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