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CHAD CENTRAL
For Those Close to the Cause
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2nd Annual Pasta For A Cure: Our last fundraising event of the year was another resounding success selling out to a capacity crowd of over 250. Guests dined on Olive Garden Pasta, salad and breadsticks at the Transcona Memorial United Church in Transcona. Special thanks goes to the staff at Olive Garden and all of those who pitched in and help serve, sing, or clean up afterwards.A great time was had by all! |
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Garage Sale For A Cure: People from all over Winnipeg enjoyed the deals at the Chad's Hope Garage Sale. There were many donations that came in over the winter months and it was time to clean house! Many thanks to Char for her continued dedication and Bonnie who donated the space. Just under a thousand dollars was raised. Thanks again everyone! |
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Bowl For A Cure: We kicked off our first event of 2005 at Rossmere Lanes in East Kildonan on May 7th, 2005. There was a good turn out of enthusiastic bowlers, young and old alike, approximately 12 teams of 6 competing in 4 bingo bowl matches. The enjoyment of the event was evident as numerous people stayed right to the end and bowled all 4 matches. Thanks to all those who organized the event, made up the prizes, and worked the raffles. Just under two thousand dollars was raised for the fund. [SEE THE PICTURES CLICK HERE] |
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Starting the New Year off Right: It's a new year, and what better way to start off the year by making our first real financial contribution the Nathan's Battle Foundation, the cornerstone foundation that helps foster awareness about Late Infantile Batten's Disease and helps raise and distribute funds for ongoing research. The committee presented a cheque to Phil Milto, President of Nathan's Battle in the amount of $20,000 USD. It is hoped that we will be able to raise and distribute more funds in the future to other honorable organizations that also foster awareness, provide support, and sponsor research initiatives in Batten's Disease. We should be proud of this accomplishment, and proud of making Chad's hope become a reality. The countless hours of hard work and dedication paid off. |
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- HAPPY NEW YEAR -
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This year was filled with tribulations for the Chad's Hope Committee. Poor attendance for some events, and the death of our precious Chad. Although we did not achieve the financial target we set out to raise, we should still all be proud that we raised $40,000 this year for the fund. We further created an incredible amount of awareness about this disease and the hope for a better life through our events, posters, and through the media such as the A Channel. Through our continued efforts in the new year, Chad's dream will one day become a reality, and children and their families will not longer have to suffer as hope will now be there. |
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Pasta For A Cure: Our last fundraising event of the year was a resounding success. A taste of Italy came to Oxford Heights in support of the Chad's Hope Fund. 210 guests enjoyed an Olive Garden specialty, spaghetti, salad, and breadsticks. A beautifully labeled special edition of Chad's Hope House Wine was also sold to guest for $10 a bottle. After expenses the event raised over $1800 for the Chad's Hope Fund. Special thanks goes to the Olive Garden, Lindsy for organizing the event, and all of those who pitched in and help serve, sing, or clean up afterwards. [SEE THE PICTURES CLICK HERE] |
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2 Chance Garage Sale For A Cure: If people didn't get to the garage sale the first time, they had a second chance the weekend of July 26th, 2004. Many donations continued to come in after the last garage sale, and with the new and old goods, Bonnie's garage was filled to the rafters, so, Char and Bonnie worked feverishly once again and another successful Chad's Hope initiative is complete. The sale raised $1224 for the fund. |
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Run or Walk For A Cure: St. Vital Park was the site of the Pacesetter's 10K Prediction Run which occurred on July 10th, 2004. The event was sponsored by the Manitoba Runners Association, Pacesetters Sportswear, and Canadian Footwear Inc. The early morning start (8am) was timed just right as temperatures soared that afternoon. For those runners who wanted to best their finish times, the 10k prediction run was just what they were looking for while the 3k walk was just perfect for those of us who were up to the 10k challenge. Thanks to everyone who attended. Event proceeds are still being tallied! See Event Pictures Click Here. |
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Garage Sale For A Cure: Canada Day was the backdrop of the First Annual Chad's Hope Garage Sale. Hundreds of bargain hunters rummaged through the endless amounts of goods for sale. Everyone walked away with something, and the proceeds of those something's amounted to well over $1743 for the Chad's Hope Fund. Special thanks goes out to Bonnie, our 'Chad's Hope Angel', Char, and Kera, who worked feverishly sorting items, pricing items late the night before, and setting up at the crack of dawn. Thank you, a rest is well deserved! Click Here to See the Garage Sale Pictures. |
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Comedy For A Cure: Just over $1000 was raised on Thursday, June 17th, 2004 at Rumor's Comedy Club- Comedy for a Cure. Although ticket sales were below what we were hoping for, the evening was still a success as proceeds were raised from both ticket sales and raffle sales. Thanks to Jeannette, Bruce, and Tara for working the raffle table, and to all those who sold tickets and made this evening a success. |
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The First Child Receives the Treatment: It took 3.5 years in the making and now the first child was treated in June of 2004. The child attended New York and underwent the gene replacement treatment. The child was treated with AAV2cuCLN2, the drug that had been under development for the last 3 years. "This is a historical accomplishment which would not of been possible without all the supporters of NBF. Everyone who ever supported NBF in anyway should be proud of this initial accomplishment" (Nathan's Battle, 2004). |
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Car
Rally/Scavenger Hunt for a Cure: Another fun Chad's Hope
Event on Sunday, May 16th, 2004 at Memorial Park. 15 Teams raced
(within the speed limit) to find items scattered throughout the
city. Congratulations to the winning teams and thank you for all
those who pitched in and made this event a success! Click
here to see the event pictures.
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The CD's Are Ready! Ian announced at at the April 28th meeting that the Aspire CD's are finally ready for distribution. CD's can be purchased through Ian or through Topline Auto Supply. Committee members were the lucky ones to purchase the first copies hot off the press! Looks and sounds great! Preview it Here! |
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Spiritual Music For A Cure: On Saturday, April 24th, 2004 at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Transcona attendees were serenaded with spiritual music from Decernment and Mercy Mercy. The evening was full of faith filled enlightenment, joy, and hope. Thanks to all who attended, helped putting it together, and performed. Just over $1000 was raised for Chad's Hope. See Picture on the Archives Page. |
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Concert
for a Cure: On Friday, April 23rd, 2004 at the Winnipeg
Convention Centre was home to the Chad's Hope Concert for a Cure.
The concert featured 4 great Winnipeg bands - Freeman, IWitness, Wreckless,
and Harlequin. Ian also performed two songs from the upcoming CD release.
The success of the concert is a testimony to how we ALL can do great
things, and have a good time doing it. Special thanks to all those
who attended, helped, donated prizes, and performed. Just over $5000
was raised for the Chad's Hope Fund. Way to go all! Click
here to see the event pictures. |
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Chad Begins a New Life: On Easter Sunday, April 11th, 2004 at 0700 hrs in the morning our family was given the sad news of Chad's passing. He served his life as an inspiration to each and everyone of us, and his story touched the hearts of thousands. We are comforted to know that, through our faith, he is with Jesus and that all his pain and suffering are no more. At an emotional committee meeting on April 14th, 2004 the Chad's Hope Committee members reaffirmed their commitment to continuing Chad's fight for a cure with the hopes that one day all children with the disease will be able to look forward to a full, happy, and healthy, life. Chad will be missed, but his works will live on through us and through each child his story and motivations will save. |
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Hardcore For A Cure: Several of Winnipegs up and coming bands joined forces and put on an evening of varied music at the Royal Arms on Albert Street in Downtown Winnipeg. The event raised $400.00 for the Chad's Hope Fund. |
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Chad's Hope Benefit Mugs: The Chad's Hope Benefit Mugs are now for sale and will sell for a $5 contribution. The mugs display the Chad's Hope logo, web site address, and a corporate sponsor on the backside. All the mugs are black and are very sharp. You can acquire your mug through kera. |
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Bulletin Board and Chat Group Addition: A discussion group has now been added to the site with the goal of facilitating contact between families, to stimulate discussion around Late Infantile Batten Disease, and to create an ongoing awareness about the disease. The group has numerous features including bulletin board posting, real time chat, pictures and much much more. You can join the group by simply CLICKING ON THE YAHOO ICON. All members must register with Yahoo.ca and obtain a yahoo e-mail address. This is free service that is a benefit to you as you get more disk space than you do with Hotmail. |
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Social For a Cure (14-Mar-04): The social was a resounding success with 620 tickets sold and $10,000 raised. Thanks to the many who sold tickets, put in the time to work the door, sold silent auction tickets, gathered donations, and made this event a reality. [Click Here to View the Pictures] |
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Chad's Hope Benefit CD Update (25-Feb-04): The CD entitled "Aspire" has now been recorded and is currently being mastered (mixed and edited). [Click Here to Preview the CD] |
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Chad's Hope In Print: story printed in the Transcontinental Media (Times, Herald, & Lance Community Papers) on February 12th, 2004. {click here} |
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The Blessed Sacrament Knights of
Columbus presented Ian with a cheque from the proceeds from
the "Breakfast for a Cure" which was sponsored by the Transcona
Blessed Sacrament Council 13185. See the News Archives Page for more details about the cheque presentation. |
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Ian performs on A-Channel's "Big Breakfast" on February 2, 2004. |
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Yellow Ribbon - The Symbol of Hope (01-Feb-04): Committee members adopt the yellow ribbon, a recognized symbol of hope, to represent Chad's Hope. Donations are to be received for the ribbons. |
