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Read MoreCommunity Foundation Hosting 5th Annual Philanthropy Forum November 13th
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The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough is the hosting their 5th annual Philanthropy Forum on Thursday, November 13th at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club. The Philanthropy Forum is a day-long conference that provides professional development opportunities for the non-profit sector while celebrating and encouraging the spirit of philanthropy in our community.
NETWORKING & WORKSHOPS
The Philanthropy Forum will include opportunities for networking and workshops on topics such as volunteer engagement, strategic planning, and partnerships with the business sector.
Speakers include James Raffan, a writer and geographer who is currently Director of Development at the Canadian Canoe Museum; David Love, a donor and fundraiser with 44 years of experience; and Freddy King, a hip hop and spoken word artist from Toronto who was recognized by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation in 2013 for his community work.
The conference will also include a special focus on the arts and culture sector, with workshop sessions exploring impact assessment and trends in policy and funding.
“Philanthropy contributes so much to our community, and the Forum is one way that we can recognize, strengthen and support it,” says Janice Green, Board Chair at CFGP. “We’re excited to be going into our fifth anniversary of the event with such strong support from the community and such positive momentum from previous years.”
Learn more here about this special day.
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Bras Around The Building For Breast Cancer Awareness Month Was Huge Success
/Energy 99.7, Country 105 and OLG Slots At Kawartha teamed up again this year to raise bras and funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the Bras Around the Building Campaign. The totals aren't in yet—OLG Slots at Kawartha donates $1 per gently-used bra collected to the Canadian Cancer Society to support breast cancer research—but it looks like a smash success once again as more than 6,000 bras were collected (surpassing last year's total) and strung around the radio station's building at 59 George Street North. The bras will be cleaned and turned over to various programs supporting women. Awesome.
PTBOCanada.com Proud Sponsor Of 5th Annual Spanky's Movember Ping Pong Tourney
/Spanky's is hosting their 5th Annual Movember Ping Pong tournament Saturday, November 22nd. Price per team is $40—$20 per player—with all proceeds going to Movember. The tournament, which we're co-sponsoring, gets rolling at 4:00 p.m. To sign up your team, go to Spanky's—which is located on Hunter St. in downtown Peterborough. It will be great fun for all. Koski will be there. But we doubt Ken will be there.
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Read MoreRun For Life: Peterborough Runners Raising Money For The Amazing Camp Kerry
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Just a few of the Peterborough people running for Camp Kerry team (photo taken at PRHC)
Shelley Hermer
Camp Kerry is an amazing camp that gives hope to those who have lost loved ones. Below, Peterborough's Shelley Hermer—Ontario Program Coordinator for Camp Kerry—writes about an upcoming fundraiser for the Camp Kerry Ontario chapter and introduces a special new video...
Camp Kerry BC 2014 was another wonderful experience! We are now weeks away from the Camp Kerry Ontario Pilot retreat, after nine months of incredible support from the community of Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
Camp Kerry Ontario was also accepted as an official charity in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon which takes place October 19th. Twenty-seven runners—twenty of them from eight different health disciplines—are running to raise money for Camp Kerry!
Watch and share the inspiring video below, "Run For Life", produced with Peterborough's Doug Tilley to find out why people are running...
Bring it!
For more info on Camp Kerry, click here.
Read the post we did on Camp Kerry earlier in 2014.
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Peterborough Huskies Hosting Fundraising Event At The Venue October 17th
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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.
More information in the poster below...
65 Year Old Peterborough Woman Rappels Down 17 Story Toronto Building For Easter Seals
/Peterborough woman Pat Moore rappelled down a 17 storey building at CREIT's head office at the intersection of Bloor and Church streets in Easter Seals Drop Zone Toronto—raising $7,200 in the process for Easter Seals kids. The rappel took Moore less than eight minutes from top to bottom. Moore, who recently celebrated her 65th birthday, works at Scotiabank on Hunter St. Huge congrats Pat, you are a real life superhero. Have a look at the pictures below. —Scott Arnold
(h/t Pete Dalliday, Hits 100.5)
