As posted on Perth EMC, October 27, 2011
EMC News - Kiwanis Club of Perth On Tay is a chapter of Kiwanis International, a global organization whose motto is "Serving the Children of the World."
We participate in international Kiwanis projects such as "Eliminate," to strike out tetanus in Africa, and in the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District project to inoculate HIV-positive pregnant women so their babies will be born without the disease, plus the Guatemala Stove Project, and bed kits for sleeping children around the world.
We conduct the Kiwanis Terrific Kids program in 12 area elementary schools, to promote good citizenships and help counter bullying. We support The Perth and the Lanark Youth Groups, Air Cadets, the Snowsuit Fund, Kid Fish, Perth Library Summer Reading Program, the Food Bank, Interval House, and the GWM Hospital Foundation.
In spring we clean up around an area dump for Kiwanis One Day. We run field games for children on Canada Day at Conlon Farm free of charge, with many prizes. At Christmas we attend kettles for Salvation Army. We fund scholarships for area high school grads, we deliver Meals on Wheels and we distribute free copies of a children's book.
Members sit on the Board of our Perth Kiwanis Foundation and also on the Board of Tay Gardens, a non-profit apartment building for seniors.
To fundraise we collect used wine bottles, pop and beer cans, and run barbecues at the Festival of the Maples and Barnabe's Independent Grocer. We sell tickets to dinner and a play for Kiwanis Night at the Classic Theatre Festival. We sell cakes, truffles, fudge and shortbread at Christmas, and sell YIG grocery cards year round. As well on occasion we hold ad hoc fundraising events.
In short, we help the community, children and youth in particular. In order to do so we raise funds, make friends and have fun at the same time.
We welcome new members and enquiries. Our new model is Kiwanis 123: Attend one meeting per month, give two hours of service, have three hours of fellowship. See perthkiwanis.byethehost4.com for details or call 613-267-4662.
Submitted by Helen Gamble, president, Kiwanis Club of Perth On Tay.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Drydens carry on family legacy of helping Third World kids
As published in the Valley Leader, October 26, 2011.
By Glen Halick
Thanks to a charity started by the parents of Dave, Ken and Judy Dryden more than 40 years ago children in impoverished countries have received a bed to sleep on.
Shortly before coming to Domain the sister of the two goaltending greats returned from Nicaragua on the behalf of Sleeping Children Around the World.
Dave explained the charity was started in the family home in Etobicoke, Ontario.
"The whole idea was to give bedding, clothing, school supplies and mosquito nets to kids in Third World countries," the former NHL and WHA goalie said.
HELPING 1.2 MILLION KIDS
He said about 1.2 million children have benefited from SCAW.
"Each year we end up doing 71,000 bed kits," he said.
Being a volunteer organization SCAW had no overhead and is able to devote 100 per cent of the donations to the bed kits.
Since its inception over $23 million has been raised.
Some of the 33 countries where children have been assisted include Tanzania, Kenya, Togo, Zimbabwe, Nicaragua, Honduras, India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
On Oct. 14 the Drydens were in Domain with the Stanley Cup because it's the hometown of their late father Murray.
By Glen Halick
(Photo by Glen Hallick) Judy, Dave, and Ken Dryden received Winnipeg Jets jerseys as a thank you from the community for visiting Domain on Oct. 14, bringing with them the Stanley Cup. And thanks to a charity started by their parents, impoverished children have been helped in the Third World.
Thanks to a charity started by the parents of Dave, Ken and Judy Dryden more than 40 years ago children in impoverished countries have received a bed to sleep on.
Shortly before coming to Domain the sister of the two goaltending greats returned from Nicaragua on the behalf of Sleeping Children Around the World.
Dave explained the charity was started in the family home in Etobicoke, Ontario.
"The whole idea was to give bedding, clothing, school supplies and mosquito nets to kids in Third World countries," the former NHL and WHA goalie said.
HELPING 1.2 MILLION KIDS
He said about 1.2 million children have benefited from SCAW.
"Each year we end up doing 71,000 bed kits," he said.
Being a volunteer organization SCAW had no overhead and is able to devote 100 per cent of the donations to the bed kits.
Since its inception over $23 million has been raised.
Some of the 33 countries where children have been assisted include Tanzania, Kenya, Togo, Zimbabwe, Nicaragua, Honduras, India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
On Oct. 14 the Drydens were in Domain with the Stanley Cup because it's the hometown of their late father Murray.
Peterborough Rotary Club names six Paul Harris Fellows
As published in The Peterborough Examiner, October 26, 2011.
Ann McIlmoyle, Erica Cherney, Bill Lockington, John Mackle, Jill Adams, John Bruce honoured Monday
By Examiner Staff
The Rotary Club of Peterborough awarded Paul Harris fellows Monday to Ann McIlmoyle, Erica Cherney, Bill Lockington, John Mackle, Jill Adams and John Bruce.
The fellow, established in 1957, recognizes people who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
McIlmoyle, a retired teacher, won the vocational service award for her association with teacher education at Trent University, the University of Waterloo, Dalhousie University and Lakehead University.
As a teacher, and in retirement, she has worked with students and teachers at schools including Adam Scott Collegiate, Lakefield District Secondary School, Kenner Collegiate, PCVS and Holy Cross
Secondary School.
Erica Cherney and Bill Lockington both won the Community Service Award.
Cherney, a local businesswoman, volunteered with the United Way of Peterborough and District for seven years in a number of roles including as president. Cherney also sat on the board of Trent University for nine years including four years as chairwoman. Cherney was also chairwoman of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area and has volunteered for the Peterborough Symphony, Peterborough Theatre Guild, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Fleming College, Beth Israel Synagogue and the Trillium Foundation.
Lockington is a founding and past chairman/director of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation.
His has offered long-time support for the Jr. Lakers Lacrosse, the Art School of Peterborough and
the Peterborough Collegiate Foundation. He also served the YWCA's Crossroads Safe Haven Campaign, St. Joseph's Health Centre, the Festival of Trees and Showplace Peterborough.
Most recently, Lockington has helped establish the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. He is currently chairman and director of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster.
John Mackle, the former education director of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, won the Community Service and Vocational Award. He has been co-chairman of the United Way of Peterborough and District campaign. He was unable to attend Monday's ceremony and will receive his award later.
Jill Adams, a retired nurse, won the International Service Award. Adams has been on a series of overseas missions including four months at an orphanage in Mexico; she is also an active fundraiser for Sleeping Children Around the World.
Teacher John Bruce won the New Generations Service Award. Bruce has taught around the world including in Peterborough and has volunteered coaching varsity hockey at the high school level.
He has also volunteered for Jamaican Self-Help during his summer teaching breaks.
Ann McIlmoyle, Erica Cherney, Bill Lockington, John Mackle, Jill Adams, John Bruce honoured Monday
By Examiner Staff
The Rotary Club of Peterborough awarded Paul Harris fellows Monday to Ann McIlmoyle, Erica Cherney, Bill Lockington, John Mackle, Jill Adams and John Bruce.
The fellow, established in 1957, recognizes people who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
McIlmoyle, a retired teacher, won the vocational service award for her association with teacher education at Trent University, the University of Waterloo, Dalhousie University and Lakehead University.
As a teacher, and in retirement, she has worked with students and teachers at schools including Adam Scott Collegiate, Lakefield District Secondary School, Kenner Collegiate, PCVS and Holy Cross
Secondary School.
Erica Cherney and Bill Lockington both won the Community Service Award.
Cherney, a local businesswoman, volunteered with the United Way of Peterborough and District for seven years in a number of roles including as president. Cherney also sat on the board of Trent University for nine years including four years as chairwoman. Cherney was also chairwoman of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area and has volunteered for the Peterborough Symphony, Peterborough Theatre Guild, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Fleming College, Beth Israel Synagogue and the Trillium Foundation.
Lockington is a founding and past chairman/director of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation.
His has offered long-time support for the Jr. Lakers Lacrosse, the Art School of Peterborough and
the Peterborough Collegiate Foundation. He also served the YWCA's Crossroads Safe Haven Campaign, St. Joseph's Health Centre, the Festival of Trees and Showplace Peterborough.
Most recently, Lockington has helped establish the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. He is currently chairman and director of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster.
John Mackle, the former education director of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, won the Community Service and Vocational Award. He has been co-chairman of the United Way of Peterborough and District campaign. He was unable to attend Monday's ceremony and will receive his award later.
Jill Adams, a retired nurse, won the International Service Award. Adams has been on a series of overseas missions including four months at an orphanage in Mexico; she is also an active fundraiser for Sleeping Children Around the World.
Teacher John Bruce won the New Generations Service Award. Bruce has taught around the world including in Peterborough and has volunteered coaching varsity hockey at the high school level.
He has also volunteered for Jamaican Self-Help during his summer teaching breaks.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Nicaragua Reports
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| Nicaragua 2011 |
If you would like to read the reports on the web, you can read them in their entirety here.
Here is a download link for the PDF version of the newsletter.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Back to Bangladesh with bed kits
As published in the Stratford Beacon Herald, October 19, 2011.
By MIKE BEITZ STAFF REPORTER
Volunteering to help some of the poorest people on the planet inspires a variety of feelings: hope, humility, pride and perspective.
And, sometimes, even romance.
Stratford's Doug MacDougald will travel to Bangladesh this week to distribute bed kits for the organization Sleeping Children Around the World and, when that works is done, he'll stay a little longer to attend the wedding of a fellow Canadian volunteer to a Bangladeshi Rotarian closely involved with the charity effort.
"Who knows where and when romance will happen," said MacDougald as he prepared for the trip to the impoverished South Asian country.
When he arrives, MacDougald will lead a six-member Canadian team in the two-week distribution of 6,000 bed kits containing a ground sheet, pillow, blanket, mosquito net, clothes and school supplies.
The kits are central to the organization's belief that every child, no matter how poor, deserves a good night's sleep.
"It's a wonderful charity," said MacDougald, who, like other "volunteer travellers" with Sleeping Children Around the World, will pay his own travel expenses to participate in the distribution. "It is a very direct assistance for poor children."
Team members will visit some of the most impoverished villages in the northwest, northeast and southwest corners of Bangladesh to hand deliver the bed kits, with the help of the Rotary Club of Dhaka.
This is MacDougald's fifth trip with Sleeping Children Around the World and his fourth to Bangladesh.
It's no luxury vacation.
It's often hot and humid, and villages in Bangladesh lack many of the comforts and amenities of the Western world, but Mac- Dougald has no reservations about going back.
"It's my annual readjustment of priorities," he said.
Handing out the much-needed supplies is a moving experience, noted MacDougald.
"When you're actually up close and hands-on, it really sinks in emotionally," he said.
Anyone can make a donation to help cover the cost of the $35 bed kits, distributed in developing countries.
Sleeping Children is a "100% charity," meaning every penny of donations is spent on bed kits and not on administration or operating costs, noted MacDougald.
More information about Sleeping Children Around the World can be found at www.scaw.org.
Regular updates from the Bangladesh team will be posted in a blog at http://scawlivereports.blogspot.com
mbeitz@ bowesnet.com
By MIKE BEITZ STAFF REPORTER
Volunteering to help some of the poorest people on the planet inspires a variety of feelings: hope, humility, pride and perspective.
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| From Bangladesh 2011 |
Stratford's Doug MacDougald will travel to Bangladesh this week to distribute bed kits for the organization Sleeping Children Around the World and, when that works is done, he'll stay a little longer to attend the wedding of a fellow Canadian volunteer to a Bangladeshi Rotarian closely involved with the charity effort.
"Who knows where and when romance will happen," said MacDougald as he prepared for the trip to the impoverished South Asian country.
When he arrives, MacDougald will lead a six-member Canadian team in the two-week distribution of 6,000 bed kits containing a ground sheet, pillow, blanket, mosquito net, clothes and school supplies.
The kits are central to the organization's belief that every child, no matter how poor, deserves a good night's sleep.
"It's a wonderful charity," said MacDougald, who, like other "volunteer travellers" with Sleeping Children Around the World, will pay his own travel expenses to participate in the distribution. "It is a very direct assistance for poor children."
Team members will visit some of the most impoverished villages in the northwest, northeast and southwest corners of Bangladesh to hand deliver the bed kits, with the help of the Rotary Club of Dhaka.
This is MacDougald's fifth trip with Sleeping Children Around the World and his fourth to Bangladesh.
It's no luxury vacation.
It's often hot and humid, and villages in Bangladesh lack many of the comforts and amenities of the Western world, but Mac- Dougald has no reservations about going back.
"It's my annual readjustment of priorities," he said.
Handing out the much-needed supplies is a moving experience, noted MacDougald.
"When you're actually up close and hands-on, it really sinks in emotionally," he said.
Anyone can make a donation to help cover the cost of the $35 bed kits, distributed in developing countries.
Sleeping Children is a "100% charity," meaning every penny of donations is spent on bed kits and not on administration or operating costs, noted MacDougald.
More information about Sleeping Children Around the World can be found at www.scaw.org.
Regular updates from the Bangladesh team will be posted in a blog at http://scawlivereports.blogspot.com
mbeitz@ bowesnet.com
Friday, October 14, 2011
Dryden bros. bringing Cup to ’Toba
As published in the Winnipeg Sun, October 14, 2011.
By Paul Turenne, Winnipeg Sun
Two former NHL stars are bringing the Stanley Cup to Manitoba Friday in honour of their father's birthplace.
Ken Dryden, the legendary goalie who won the cup with the Montreal Canadiens six times during their 1970s dynasty era, as well as his brother Dave, himself a former NHL goalie, are bringing the cup to Domain, Man., Friday.
Their father Murray was born and raised near Domain, a village located about 35 km south of Winnipeg, and Ken and Dave Dryden's cousins still farm the family property there.
The Hockey Hall of Fame allowed the Drydens to take the cup after Ken successfully lobbied the organization to allow former cup-winning players to tour it, much like the current champions do during the summer.
"That wasn't a tradition when I was playing, and it's such a great thing to do," Ken said. "It makes you think 'where would I go and who would I share it with?' There were fantasy places in my mind, but that's all they were going to be."
So he approached the Hockey Hall of Fame, and they eventually agreed.
One of the places he thought of was Domain.
"We heard all about Domain throughout our childhood and I've been there a few times," Ken said. "Some places are so small it's very unlikely someone's going to grow up there, play in the NHL and be on a teams that wins, so this is a way to get the cup there."
The Drydens said it is "an unbelievable coincidence" that they're taking the cup to Domain on what would have been their father Murray's 100th birthday. Murray, himself an Order of Canada recipient for his charity work, died in 2004.
On Saturday, the Drydens will take the cup to their own childhood home in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke. The home, which is now the headquarters of Sleeping Children Around the World, the charity founded by Murray Dryden and his wife Margaret, was often home to neighbourhood hockey games when Ken and Dave were boys. A reunion game is planned for Saturday, which will also see the cup travel to the local arena where Ken played community-level hockey for Humber Valley.
Two former NHL stars are bringing the Stanley Cup to Manitoba Friday in honour of their father's birthplace.
Ken Dryden, the legendary goalie who won the cup with the Montreal Canadiens six times during their 1970s dynasty era, as well as his brother Dave, himself a former NHL goalie, are bringing the cup to Domain, Man., Friday.
Their father Murray was born and raised near Domain, a village located about 35 km south of Winnipeg, and Ken and Dave Dryden's cousins still farm the family property there.
The Hockey Hall of Fame allowed the Drydens to take the cup after Ken successfully lobbied the organization to allow former cup-winning players to tour it, much like the current champions do during the summer.
"That wasn't a tradition when I was playing, and it's such a great thing to do," Ken said. "It makes you think 'where would I go and who would I share it with?' There were fantasy places in my mind, but that's all they were going to be."
So he approached the Hockey Hall of Fame, and they eventually agreed.
One of the places he thought of was Domain.
"We heard all about Domain throughout our childhood and I've been there a few times," Ken said. "Some places are so small it's very unlikely someone's going to grow up there, play in the NHL and be on a teams that wins, so this is a way to get the cup there."
The Drydens said it is "an unbelievable coincidence" that they're taking the cup to Domain on what would have been their father Murray's 100th birthday. Murray, himself an Order of Canada recipient for his charity work, died in 2004.
On Saturday, the Drydens will take the cup to their own childhood home in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke. The home, which is now the headquarters of Sleeping Children Around the World, the charity founded by Murray Dryden and his wife Margaret, was often home to neighbourhood hockey games when Ken and Dave were boys. A reunion game is planned for Saturday, which will also see the cup travel to the local arena where Ken played community-level hockey for Humber Valley.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
SCAW's 100% — 2012 Calendar Available
To order on-line using your credit card, go to Sleeping Children's Secure Pages. You can also download a Donation Form or contact us by mail, phone, or email.
We call it a 100% calendar because 100% of the amount you pay for the calendar goes to buy bedkits for children in developing countries.
It was printed using proceeds from the 2010 "An Evening with Lynette and Friends" concert.
Thanks to Sleeping Children's travelling volunteers who contributed photos and anecdotes. Production thanks to Milton and Lynette.
Production methods make it Certified 100% Carbon Neutral.
Calendars are $12 each but you can buy 3 for $35, the cost of one bedkit.
Remember that 100% of the sales of this calendar provide bedkits for children in developing countries.
To order on-line using your credit card, go to Sleeping Children's Secure Pages. You can also download a Donation Form or contact us by mail, phone, or email.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Hitherfield School helps Sleeping Children
Tables will be set up for over 40 vendors in the gym as well as the Atrium; lunches will be available in two of the classrooms adjacent to the Atrium. This year we are pleased to invite Indigo Books to our bazaar providing book talks, face painting, and so much more to visitors in attendance! There will be exciting raffles for the children, a 50/50 draw, and “theme” basket raffles for adults. Some of our students will perform their Holiday repertoire on the stage. A bake sale will add the real “sweetness” to the event!
Mark the date! All proceeds to support Sleeping Children Around the World. In the past 6 years we have raised close to $20,000 for this very worthwhile and 100% Charity!
Hitherfield School
2439 10th Side Road,
Campbellville, ON
Directions: 401 to Guelph Line, North to 10th Side Road, west 1 km to school entrance.
Click on graphic to see a larger version.
School's website: www.hitherfieldschool.com
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Dragon Boating for Sleeping Children
Submitted by Doug MacDougald, September 20, 2011.
The MacDougald family, for now its twelfth year, had a team in the Stratford Dragonboat Festival and this year raised money for Sleeping Children Around the World. The bedkits will be distributed in Bangladesh where Doug MacDougald will be returning as a travelling volunteer.
The four generations of the extended MacDougald Family, led by Walter and Marian MacDougald, are longtime Sleeping Children supporters. The Clan’s ancient motto is “Victory or Death” and, considering the alternative, we are very happy we won the D-flight championship race!
Click photo to see it at a larger size.
The MacDougald family, for now its twelfth year, had a team in the Stratford Dragonboat Festival and this year raised money for Sleeping Children Around the World. The bedkits will be distributed in Bangladesh where Doug MacDougald will be returning as a travelling volunteer.
The four generations of the extended MacDougald Family, led by Walter and Marian MacDougald, are longtime Sleeping Children supporters. The Clan’s ancient motto is “Victory or Death” and, considering the alternative, we are very happy we won the D-flight championship race!
Click photo to see it at a larger size.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Jersey Challenge: Pastry chef rises to the occasion
As published in The Hamilton Spectator, September 15, 2011
Ronald Reeleder is collecting jerseys to bring to Peru with him for his latest climb up Machu Picchu. He has already conquered Mount Kilimanjaro and the Everest Base Camp. He leaves the sports jerseys with the folks in the countries he visits.
Cathie Coward/The Hamilton Spectator
Ron Reeleder, 50, takes his charity crusades to great heights. In the past two years, he’s climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Everest in the name of Multiple Sclerosis research. Next on his list is a trek to Peru to conquer Machu Picchu on Oct. 10. Through a company called Original Trails, the MS Society organizes the trips and three years ago, Reeleder became a contributor. Each climb costs about $2,500 out of his pocket.
Over the past two years he’s raised $30,000 for MS.
He also started Hockey Jersey’s for Charity, completed the bicycle Ride To Conquer Cancer, and donates proceeds from his photography business to MS. Eventually, Reeleder says, money from the sale of individual photo prints will go to his pet causes. To earn his daily bread, he works as a pastry chef.
What is the significance of the hockey jerseys?
The hockey jerseys started last year when I went to Everest. I took a few just to give to our porters and stuff. They loved them and somehow they knew what hockey was. So I was sitting there thinking, ‘Well, I should do this every year.’ I came up with Hockey Jersey’s for Charity and I’ve had jerseys sent to me from Boston, Chicago, Vancouver … so far I have over 100 jerseys. I give them to whoever needs them. Next year, I am going to contact as many hockey leagues as I can (for donations).
Do you think it’s difficult to get attention for your causes?
Yes, because people are inundated with charities. It’s on the TV, it’s all over Facebook, it’s all over the internet — people are asking for this and that and they are knocking on your door. So it is difficult and you have to do something unique and I think the climbs are a good way.
Why do so many things for so many different charities?
I took my first vacation when I was 45, never been anywhere outside of North America and I was sitting in the Bahamas at a friend’s wedding. I promised myself then, whatever I do, I was going to make my life worthwhile and help others. Sitting in the Bahamas at my age, being able to do that, I thought I had so much that I need to give back. It’s funny because in this country, financially, I’m considered a poor person, when you visit another country like that, they think you have everything and you are rich. We have so much more than everybody else, we don’t realize it.
What are your future plans with regard to charities?
I want to put out a book, it’s going to be a different approach, I haven’t seen it yet. But I have this red chair that I shoot people in and they donate to any charity they want in the world. They are going to write in (the book) why they’ve picked this certain charity. So the people that are in the book are writing the book.
And what mountain would you be climbing next year?
Next year will be something totally different … maybe in Southeast Asia ... because I’ve done MS for three years, I am going to pick a different charity. The charity I’m helping next year is called Sleeping Children Around the World. They take bed kits to third world countries — bed kits, mosquito nets, pyjamas. Some of these kids don’t have any of that.
Ronald Reeleder is collecting jerseys to bring to Peru with him for his latest climb up Machu Picchu. He has already conquered Mount Kilimanjaro and the Everest Base Camp. He leaves the sports jerseys with the folks in the countries he visits.Cathie Coward/The Hamilton Spectator
Ron Reeleder, 50, takes his charity crusades to great heights. In the past two years, he’s climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Everest in the name of Multiple Sclerosis research. Next on his list is a trek to Peru to conquer Machu Picchu on Oct. 10. Through a company called Original Trails, the MS Society organizes the trips and three years ago, Reeleder became a contributor. Each climb costs about $2,500 out of his pocket.
Over the past two years he’s raised $30,000 for MS.
He also started Hockey Jersey’s for Charity, completed the bicycle Ride To Conquer Cancer, and donates proceeds from his photography business to MS. Eventually, Reeleder says, money from the sale of individual photo prints will go to his pet causes. To earn his daily bread, he works as a pastry chef.
What is the significance of the hockey jerseys?
The hockey jerseys started last year when I went to Everest. I took a few just to give to our porters and stuff. They loved them and somehow they knew what hockey was. So I was sitting there thinking, ‘Well, I should do this every year.’ I came up with Hockey Jersey’s for Charity and I’ve had jerseys sent to me from Boston, Chicago, Vancouver … so far I have over 100 jerseys. I give them to whoever needs them. Next year, I am going to contact as many hockey leagues as I can (for donations).
Do you think it’s difficult to get attention for your causes?
Yes, because people are inundated with charities. It’s on the TV, it’s all over Facebook, it’s all over the internet — people are asking for this and that and they are knocking on your door. So it is difficult and you have to do something unique and I think the climbs are a good way.
Why do so many things for so many different charities?
I took my first vacation when I was 45, never been anywhere outside of North America and I was sitting in the Bahamas at a friend’s wedding. I promised myself then, whatever I do, I was going to make my life worthwhile and help others. Sitting in the Bahamas at my age, being able to do that, I thought I had so much that I need to give back. It’s funny because in this country, financially, I’m considered a poor person, when you visit another country like that, they think you have everything and you are rich. We have so much more than everybody else, we don’t realize it.
What are your future plans with regard to charities?
I want to put out a book, it’s going to be a different approach, I haven’t seen it yet. But I have this red chair that I shoot people in and they donate to any charity they want in the world. They are going to write in (the book) why they’ve picked this certain charity. So the people that are in the book are writing the book.
And what mountain would you be climbing next year?
Next year will be something totally different … maybe in Southeast Asia ... because I’ve done MS for three years, I am going to pick a different charity. The charity I’m helping next year is called Sleeping Children Around the World. They take bed kits to third world countries — bed kits, mosquito nets, pyjamas. Some of these kids don’t have any of that.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
NGO underlines need for good night's sleep for schoolchildren
As posted on the IPPmedia.com website, August 20, 2011.
Sleeping Children Around the World's Ted Swanston (2nd-R) hands over mattresses to schoolchildren at Kunduchi Primary School in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Looking on (R) is a member of the former organisation, Nancy Loveless. (Photo: Tryphone Mweji)By Tryphone Mweji
Sleeping well is an important aspect in school children and has a positive impact on a child’s academic progress, the director of a Canada-based NGO - Sleeping Children Around the World (Scaw) – said in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
According to Scaw director Ted Swanston, the organisation made research some years ago and its findings have shown that children from six to 12 years old are doing well at examinations if they have comfortable night sleep. He said this at a donation ceremony held at Kunduchi Primary School in Tegeta area.
He said his organisation believed children who received comfortable sleep could learn better than those who did not.
“Scaw offers gifts to these children to make them know there is someone who cares for and gives them hope for a better future,” said Swanston when he was speaking to parents and guardians.
The Scaw in collaboration with a local organisation, Upendo Information and Counselling Centre, donated mattresses, mosquito nets, bed sheets, uniforms and other school supplies to needy schoolchildren from six primary schools in Dar es Salaam region.
Upendo Information and Counselling Centre director Wandoa Mwambu named the schools as Wazo Hill, Baneko, Pwani, Mtakuja, Pius Msekwa and Kunduchi.
Speaking on behalf of fellow parents and guardians, Sabina Gervas thanked both the Scaw and Upendo Information and Counselling Centre for supporting needy children. She said parents and guardians were hopeful that the donation would be used as intended.
Sleeping Children Around the World's Ted Swanston (2nd-R) hands over mattresses to schoolchildren at Kunduchi Primary School in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Looking on (R) is a member of the former organisation, Nancy Loveless. (Photo: Tryphone Mweji)Sleeping well is an important aspect in school children and has a positive impact on a child’s academic progress, the director of a Canada-based NGO - Sleeping Children Around the World (Scaw) – said in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
According to Scaw director Ted Swanston, the organisation made research some years ago and its findings have shown that children from six to 12 years old are doing well at examinations if they have comfortable night sleep. He said this at a donation ceremony held at Kunduchi Primary School in Tegeta area.
He said his organisation believed children who received comfortable sleep could learn better than those who did not.
“Scaw offers gifts to these children to make them know there is someone who cares for and gives them hope for a better future,” said Swanston when he was speaking to parents and guardians.
The Scaw in collaboration with a local organisation, Upendo Information and Counselling Centre, donated mattresses, mosquito nets, bed sheets, uniforms and other school supplies to needy schoolchildren from six primary schools in Dar es Salaam region.
Upendo Information and Counselling Centre director Wandoa Mwambu named the schools as Wazo Hill, Baneko, Pwani, Mtakuja, Pius Msekwa and Kunduchi.
Speaking on behalf of fellow parents and guardians, Sabina Gervas thanked both the Scaw and Upendo Information and Counselling Centre for supporting needy children. She said parents and guardians were hopeful that the donation would be used as intended.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Pinehurst Club Slideshow & Newsletter Posted
The summary newsletter for this year's Pinehurst Club Breakfast is now available on the Sleeping Children Around the World website at this link.
For a larger version of the slideshow, go to this link.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hungarian Goulash Cookout for SCAW
Submitted by Taryn ManningThe First Annual
Manning/Tolnai Hungarian
Goulash Cookout
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011
Socializing at 1 pm -- Dinner at 5 pm.
Cost per person $15
Kids under 12 FREE
Location: 51 Bridge St S. Hastings, ON
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More details: After 15 years of the Hungarian Goulash Cookout taking place in Orillia, it has moved to HASTINGS!!
Even though the location has changed, everything else will stay the same. You will experience great company, as well as great homemade food, including salad, several kinds of breads, Hungarian Goulash, and of course desserts!!
Please remember to bring your lawn chairs and your take home containers, for all leftovers will be sold.
All money raised will be donated to the 100% charity, Sleeping Children Around the World.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Togo & Uganda: Trip Reports Posted
Togo Reports
The donor newsletter for the Togo bedkit distribution has gone to print and can be downloaded from the Sleeping Children Website. |
| Togo 2011 |
If you would like to read the reports on the web, you can read them in their entirety here.
Here is a download link for the PDF version of the newsletter.
Uganda Reports
The donor newsletter for the Uganda bedkit distribution has gone to print and can be downloaded from the Sleeping Children Website. |
| Uganda 2011 |
If you would like to read the reports on the web, you can read them in their entirety here.
Here is a download link for the PDF version of the newsletter.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Rural Rootz helps Sleeping Children
Rural Rootz
Nature Reserve
Adventure Garden
of the Bruce Peninsula
in Wiarton, Ontario
is having an Open Gardens Day
on July 16th, 2011
from 10 to 5
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Entrance Donation to gardens of $3 will be donated to
Sleeping Children Around the World
includes guided gardens tour, Labyrinths,
"Spirit Walk" & Rune Rock Riddle.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Night It Up! supports Sleeping Children
Night It Up! Night Market Has Moved to Markham Civic Centre!
July 15 & 16The 10th annual Night It Up! Night Market proudly arrives in the heart of Markham at the Markham Civic Centre. After 9 years of success, Night It Up! Night Market, a two-night outdoor Asian festival has moved to a larger venue!
With the following features & programming, Night It Up! promises to tantalize your five senses!
- Eat: Authentic cultural street-eats
- Play: Asian night-market-style carnival games
- Watch: 18 hours of non-stop stage performances: i.e. Choreographed martial arts fused with breakdances
- Sports: CCYAA InterACTIVE Sports Zone featuring Toronto FC, Tennis Canada & Toronto Maple Leafs
- Film: Ip Man 2 Outdoor Movie Screening co-presented by Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
- Arts: Paint-A-Thon, featuring teams of art-enthusiasts live-painting on site
Night It Up! is brought to you by Power Unit Youth Organization, a non-profit youth organization focused on youth development and philanthropy. Part proceeds from Night It Up! will be donated to Sleeping Children Around the World, Night It Up!’s official beneficiary for 2011.
Larger venue, richer programming, more things to watch, eat and do! Don’t miss this once a year extravaganza. Admission is free!
Date & Time: July 15, 6pm to 12am & July 16, 12pm to 12am
Location: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L3R 9W3
Website: www.nightitup.com
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
Fenwick United Church helps 65 children
Submitted by SCAW Volunteer, George Foster.
The youth group of Fenwick United Church raised $2300. (65 bedkits) with their Lenten projects this year.
Awesome
George
Friday, June 10, 2011
Kenya: Trip reports posted
The donor newsletter for the Kenya bedkit distribution has gone to print and can be downloaded from the Sleeping Children Website. |
| Kenya 2011 |
Photos are available in the Kenya 2011 Photo Album. You can view them by clicking the link above.
If you would like to read the reports on the web, you can read them in their entirety here.
Here is a download link for the PDF version of the newsletter.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Mid-Life Riders' Third ride for SCAW
Message received from Mervyn House, May 31, 2011
Hi SCAW,
I am happy to report that Mid-Riders Online held its 3rd annual Motorcycle Ride For SCAW and riders collectively donated 8 more bedkits to this worthwhile cause.
We look forward to building upon this success for years to come. Keep up the wonderful work that you do.
Mervyn House
Mid-Life Riders Online
I am happy to report that Mid-Riders Online held its 3rd annual Motorcycle Ride For SCAW and riders collectively donated 8 more bedkits to this worthwhile cause.
We look forward to building upon this success for years to come. Keep up the wonderful work that you do.
Mervyn House
Mid-Life Riders Online
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Philippines: Trip Reports Posted
The donor newsletter for the Philippines bedkit distribution has gone to print and can be downloaded from the Sleeping Children Website. |
| Philippines 2011 |
Photos are available in the Philippines 2011 Photo Album. You can view them by clicking the link above.
If you would like to read the reports on the web, you can read them in their entirety here.
Here is a download link for the PDF version of the newsletter.
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