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CHILDREN AT RISK

Presents:

4th Annual

“ROLLIN’ for RISK” BOWL-A-THON
(for Autism)

Sunday, January 17, 2010

WHAT:      Get your New Year rolling by participating in this rock & roll 5 Pin recreational bowl-a-thon.  Rock and Bowl to 50’s/60’s/70’s classic rock sounds while raising funds to support Autistic children and their families! Prizes for Top Pledges, Top Scores & Mystery Scores!!

  *Special Guest* – Shawn Barry, Ottawa’s premier Elvis Tribute Artist!

WHEN:     Sunday, January 17, 1 – 4 PM (bowling 1:30-3)

WHERE:  Walkley Bowling Lanes, 2092 Walkley Road

WHY:        For over 31 years, Children at Risk has been helping Autistic children and their families in the Greater Ottawa area. 

HOW:        $120 minimum of Pledges enters your team of 4-5 persons.  Go to www.childrenatrisk.ca for registration info and pledge forms or call 613-741-8255.

**ELVIS ENTERS THE BUILDING FOR 3 PM**

Don’t want to bowl? - Come to see Elvis and make a tax-receipted donation!

For more information, call Brenda Reisch, 261-4442.    

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Previous Events ...

Hello everyone,

You are cordially invited to my Studio Open House, Sunday November 1 and Sunday November 8, 2009 from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. (please see the attached invitation)

Come by and join us for coffee and goodies. We look forward to seeing you all at this annual event.

As usual, 10% of all proceeds will go to Children at Risk to support programs for autistic children and their families.

You can get a sneak preview at www.sunslipceramics.blogspot.com <http://www.sunslipceramics.blogspot.com/>

Until then,

Friendly Cheers,

Sylvie Parisien

*Top Lucky Thirteen Celebrities (after 3rd day)*

 1. The Strandz Hair Design & Il Paradiso Spa Team
 2. J.J. Clarke – CTV Ottawa Weather
 3. Ed Hand (Rogers TV) & Nancy Stapleton (Y101 FM)
 4. Wayne Scanlan – The Ottawa Citizen Sport
 5. Sandra Blaikie – A-TV Ottawa News
 6. Stuntman & The Shark – 93.9 BOB FM
 7. Mayor Larry O’Brien – City of Ottawa
 8. Katherine “Kitty” Dines – “Rude Awakening” Virgin Radio 106.9 FM
 9. The Garlic King – Really Lebanese
10. Derek & TL – Rogers TV “Daytime”
11. Bill Welychka – A-TV Weather
12. Doc & Woody – CHEZ 106.1 FM
13. Greco Lean & Fit


Login to New Online Auction to Bid on Charity Pumpkin Auction and other items!

Children at Risk Fourteenth Annual Celebrity-Carved Pumpkin Contest

WHAT:                 Local Celebrities, Politicians, Media Personalities and community-minded businesses will “carve for the cause” – in the name of Autism!  Over 100 pumpkins will be transformed to Jack-O-Lantern works of art for one of Ottawa’s most popular, annual, seasonal fundraising events!  Helping to raise funds for Autistic children, Celebrity-Carvers include Mayor Larry O’Brien, several City of Ottawa Councillors, Community Leader Minto’s Roger Greenberg, Ottawa 67’s Players, Coach, GM & Owner, Ottawa Senator’s Foundation and Olympic medalist Alison Korn to name just a few.  You can vote for the best pumpkin or your favourite personality by donating your spare change, as well as bidding on Pumpkin Prize Packages (on-site & on-line www.childrenatrisk.ca ).   Support Children at Risk and join the fight against Autism!

WHEN:                 Thursday, October 22nd to Saturday, October 24th

WHERE:               Merivale Mall, Carlingwood Shopping Centre, Place d’Orléans and Lincoln Fields

WHY:                    For over 30 years, Children at Risk has been helping children diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families in the Ottawa Region.  October is Autism Awareness Month and, to recognize this, Children at Risk will be hosting the pumpkin displays.  Proceeds will fund Community-Based Special Projects such as Family Support Groups, Information Seminars and Educational Training Workshops, assists solely supported by fundraising and donations.  To date, this event has raised $52,233!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:  Brenda Reisch at 613-261-4442

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:
JOIN US AT 10 AM, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd,
MERIVALE MALL (center court)
AS THE  CELEBRITIES BRING IN THEIR PUMPKINS! 

 

Oct 14, 2009 Children at Risk, Ottawa presents their Fourteenth Annual Celebrity-Carved Pumpkin Contest!!  This annual, seasonal fundraising event is being held from Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24.  For over 30 years, Children at Risk has been providing supports to Autistic children and their families in the Ottawa Region. 
2009 marks 14 years of enthusiastic and talented local Celebrities, Politicians, Media Personalities and local Businesses helping to recognize October as Autism Awareness Month by carving up bootiful pumpkin creations!  Veteran Carvers will be challenged by first-timers, with over 100 pumpkins being sacrificed in the name of charity!!  Participants include Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien & several City of Ottawa Councillors, Senator Mac Harb, Community Leader Minto’s Roger Greenberg, Philanthropist David Smith, Ottawa Senators Alumni Shaun Van Allen & Ottawa Senator’s Foundation, Ottawa 67’s Owner Jeff Hunt, GM Brian Kilrea, Coach Chris Byrne & players Tyler Cuma, Chris Perugini & Julien Demers, MP’s Pierre Poilievre, John Baird, Royal Galipeau & David McGuinty, MPP’s Madeleine Meilleur, Dalton McGuinty, Lisa MacLeod, Phil McNeely, Yasir Naqvi & Jim Watson, “Ottawa’s Elvis” Shawn Barry and the Nepean Museum to name just a few - plus many other local radio, television and newspaper personalities.  Participants compete for the lucky “Top Thirteen” list of carvers for 2009! 
Once again, the pumpkin creations will be on display for those 3 days at 4 locations:  Merivale Mall, Carlingwood Shopping Centre, Place d’Orléans and Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre.  Visitors to the Malls can vote for their favourite pumpkin or celebrity by donating spare change.  Celebrities have also donated “Prize Packages” for silent auction bidding (on-site & on-line www.childrenatrisk.ca ).  With the support of the Celebrity Carvers and generous donations from our community, funds raised in the previous 13 years total over $52,233!  All proceeds will help Children at Risk “fill in the gaps” in publicly-funded Autism services with their Community-Based Special Projects, which include Family Support Groups, Information Seminars and Educational Training Workshops.  Children at Risk recognizes the importance of supporting the whole family as they cope with the daily challenges of raising an Autistic child.  With the funds raised through events like the Celebrity-Carved Pumpkin Contest, these children can be provided with the best opportunities to achieve their maximum potential!

 

THE OPTIHEALTH WELLNESS CENTRE &
CHILDREN AT RISK

Present:

3rd Annual

“BLAST OFF TO KID’S WELLNESS DAY”

Saturday, September 19, 2009

(10 week countdown starts July 18)

Greetings!

One month from now Children at Risk is involved with the “Blast Off to Kid’s Wellness Day” on Saturday, September 19.

We are hoping that we can get members and supporters involved and have many areas where you can help!

1)       Sign up your child for the event day 1K walk/run stroll or the 10K cumulative run/walk/sports activity - $20 registration includes t-shirt, loot bag, walk and Indoor Family Fun event – go to www.blastoffkids.ca

2)       Sign up as an adult for the 10K event run.

3)       Plan to attend the Indoor Family Fun event for only $10 per child (parents free!).  Tickets can be purchased in advance through Children at Risk or at the door.

4)       Volunteers needed for all areas – 8 AM to 1:30 PM or shorter – go to www.blastoffkids.ca and click on Volunteers to register.

5)       Exhibitors – Dentist, Optometrist, Massage Therapy, Children ‘s Safety Equipment, Toys and Educational supplies, Health & Wellness – Early Bird discount of $125 per table to September 1st ($175 after that).  In-Kind donations can also be considered for Exhibitors with regards to Participants in the event and/or Auction Prizes.

6)       Donations for Prize Loot Bags – needing 300 small items – pens, keychains, notepads, toys, etc.

7)       Donations for the Silent Auction table of Merchandise and Gift Certificates.

8)       Purchase of the Blast Off Raffle tickets (info below and Sample Ticket attached)

For Exhibitors, Donations and Raffle Tickets - please contact Brenda Reisch at Children at Risk – 613-741-8255 or car@childrenatrisk.ca

Love to hear from you!!

Brenda

WHAT:  A Community Charity 1K, 10K & Family Fun Day in support of Children At Risk  to Celebrate  Kids Wellness, Fitness Activities Around Town and The Environment! Children will be given planet passports to travel around activities at the event to get stamped. The first 300 kids will be given free loot bags!  Presented by Optihealth Wellness Centre www.optihealth.ca

WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 9 AM to 1 PM - but 10-week Countdown starts Saturday, July 19.

WHERE: Ben Franklin SuperDome, 191 Knoxdale Road (Hunt Club & Greenbank)

WHY: For over 30 years, Children at Risk has been helping Autistic children and their families in the Greater Ottawa area. Learn how to create better Wellness for your Children through the multitude of Exhibitors and Presentations taking place!

HOW: To register your child for the 10-week Countdown and more info go to www.blastoffkids.ca Families can also participate on just Event Day, purchase Souvenir t-shirts and Raffle Tickets (2 West Jet tickets and Edmonton attractions).

Blast Off For Kids PSA