A $2 paper egg doesn’t seem much in the greater scheme of things. Multiply it by hundreds and thousands and that egg translates into transformational opportunities for hundreds of kids with disabilities.

In the weeks leading up to Easter, please visit one of our many participating retailers and partners and purchase a Paper Egg for Easter Seals kids.

Your $2 will go a long way.

Since it started in 2000, the Easter Seals Paper Egg campaign has raised more than $5 million, sending kids with disabilities to Easter Seals camps and providing Canadians and their families with invaluable support services and enhance their lives immeasurably.

For three weeks each spring, participating retailers encourage their customers to purchase and write their names on Paper Eggs, which store staff display in windows and on walls.  The result: a colourful display of community support across the country.

All funds support Easter Seals programs and services in the province where it was raised.

Paper Egg Campaign 2011 - March 28  – April 24

Visit paperegg.ca for more information and to buy a paper egg online!

National Sponsors

The Bargain! Shop

Booster Juice

Price Chopper (Atlantic)

Click Here for a list of all supporters.

Click Here to purchase a Paper(less) Egg

Victoria, BC – With $564,286 unveiled yesterday morning at the Closing Ceremonies of the 15th Annual Vancouver Island Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for the Kids, the event has now raised almost $7 million over the past fifteen years. Participants from all up the island pushed their limit of endurance, stamina, and fun over the weekend as they celebrated months of fundraising for Vancouver Island’s children with disabilities. Over 30,000 donors from our island communities gave generously to support this key community event.

Over 2,500 runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters enjoyed the festive atmosphere at the University of Victoria. Funds raised will ensure the continued operation of the Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan, a specialized summer camping program where children with disabilities enjoy a weeklong experience at no cost to their families.

“The dedication that has gone into this event from the teams, the volunteers and the community has made this event a mainstay in Victoria for the last 15 years,” says Cliff LeQuesne, the event’s honourary co-chair. “To successfully raise almost 7 million in the past 15 years is an accomplishment that every team and supporter can be proud of.”

Top industry fundraising teams were:
• Public Service Division – “Hodgepodge Harriers” – $8,343.51
• Corporate Division – “Team Fusion” – $11,152.36
• Small Business Division – “Team CareBearz” – $15,512.91
• Recreational Division – “Sooke Lioness Lions” – $19,396.07

Overall top 5 fundraising teams were:
• #1 Fundraising Team – “Aisles of Smiles” – Thrifty Foods – $33,121.50
• #2 Fundraising Team – “Sooke Lioness Lions” – $19,396.07
• #3 Fundraising Team – “Team Carebearz” – $15,512.91
• #4 Fundraising Team – “Team Fusion” – $11,152.36
• #5 Fundraising Team – “Lightning Crickets” – $10,836.22

“Dangerous When Wet” won the Top Mileage Award, running a total of 130 laps and “Team Carebearz” won Best Campsite Award with their Care Bears theme. “All Miller – No Filler” was awarded the prestigious Best Team Spirit Award to sole team member Jon Miller for his amazing spirit. Jon ran 60 laps for a full 24 hours.

National title sponsor of the Relay is National Money Mart. Major sponsors of the Relay are Thrifty Foods, University of Victoria, 100.3 the Q!, The Zone @ 91.3, Times Colonist, CHEK NEWS, Ric’s Grill, Sharp’s Audio Visual, Caorda Web Solutions.