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The Paper Egg Campaign

MARCH 12 – APRIL 8, 2012

By signing your name to a simple egg, thousands will make a difference in the lives of Canadians with disabilities!

Celebrating it’s 12th anniversary, The Paper Egg Campaign sees retailers and restaurants across the country sell Paper Eggs to raise awareness for Easter Seals programs and services. For four weeks leading up to Easter, Eggs are sold for $2 each ($1 in Saskatchewan) and all proceeds support local programs in three key areas:
  • Unique, life-changing camp programs for kids with disabilities;
  • Assistive technology and mobility devices to maximize independence for Canadians with disabilities; and
  • Community support such as employment services and local sport programs to inspire active, productive lives in the populations we serve.
Buy a Paper Egg when you shop at one of our retail partners and you’ll help improve the lives of the 146,000 Canadians who rely on Easter Seals programs each year.

 

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Regional Partners

 

   
Since the launch of the program in 2000, the campaign has raised $6.5 million for Easter Seals. Last year alone, Paper Egg participating partners collectively raised $822,466.
This March, support the campaign and sign your name to a Paper Egg. Your small gesture will make a big difference in your community!

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Relay’s 15th Anniversary Of Helping To Send Kids With Disabilities To Camp!

Relay’s 15th Anniversary Of Helping To Send Kids With Disabilities To Camp!

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.

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