n the spring, people across Canada gather pledges and then Hike to raise public awareness for hospice palliative care in their individual communities. This major fundraising initiative helps advance the hospice palliative care initiatives in our community. Registration begins at 11:30am Hike begins at 1:00pm
Kick off Mental Health Week with great food, live music and good friends all for a great cause! In partnership with Overtime Sports Bar and Grill on Tuesday, May 7 from 5 - 9 p.m., all food consumed onsite will support the Sudbury 6th Annual Defeat Depression Walk/Run and its fundraising recipient, NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action. 25% all meals purchased between 5 and 9 p.m (excluding take-out and drinks) will go towards supporting this local mental health initiative. Attendees will also enjoy live music from Scott Bartlett! Gather some friends & family and support local mental health by helping both raise awareness and funds at our 3rd Annual Overtime WE CAN Defeat Depression fundraising dinner.
If you find yourself looking for cheap and fun lunch plans on Saturday, May 11, we've got you covered! Come see us between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Giant Tiger at the Southridge mall for our second annual BBQ pre-fundraiser in support of Sudbury Defeat Depression! We'll have hot dogs and beverages available for $2, plus, if you donate $10 or more, you'll have a chance to win a $25 giftcard to Giant Tiger!
For the past five years, the Sudbury Defeat Depression Walk/Run has brought the community together to make a move for mental health. We are organized passionately by and for those with lived experience with mental health challenges. Now into out sixth year, our goal is to continue to grow the movement, and challenge our community to step up and step forward in how we think about, talk about, and act on all matters of mental health. The funds raised support the local programming and services at NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action as well as the national efforts of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. At its heart, we want folks to know they are not alone in their experiences and authentic support is available. How can you help? Participate in Sudbury's Defeat Depression Walk / Run! Register now at www.sudbury.defeatdepression.ca and begin fundraising! You can choose to walk or run 2, 4, or 10 km. The route map is available to view and download on the website. Ask friends and family members to sponsor you for the walk. Personalize your page and share it on social media and by email! If you can’t make it on May 25, consider sponsoring a participant or donating directly to the event!
On May 31st, 2019, ACR Fuller will be hosting a Caribbean Night. We will transform the Caruso Club into a Caribbean getaway to honour Childhood Cancer and raise much needed funds for the NOFCC. Only 300 tickets are available and are expected to sell out quickly! Guests will be treated to a Caribbean Style meal, along with entertainment from Tassa Drummers who have come all the way from Toronto. There will be live entertainment, and a DJ to Dance the night away. We have a live & silent auction, raffles, and many other exciting fundraising initiatives to go along with the evening; all in support of our smallest hero’s. Please mark this event on your calendars because you will not want to miss it. If your interested in tickets please inbox me for more information. Tickets are $100 per person. $750 for table of 8
Voices for Women presents: SHE ROCKS A Celebration of Women in Music, to raise much needed funds to support services, and programming for women impacted by sexual violence in our community. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, complimentary appetizers. This event is for a fundraiser to support Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre. * There will be appetizers from RESPECT IS BURNING Kitchen & Bar, a cash bar and a DJ during the intermission of the concert. * The concert itself is intended to create an intimate 'kitchen party' feel featuring 4 local musicians (Angie Nussey, Sarah Craig, Jennifer Holub and DarlenYa) as well as a local girls' choir. * There will also be dozens of silent auction items and services to bid on from generous local sponsors including River and Sky Passes, NLFB Passes, restaurant and spa services and MORE! * This is not a ladies only event - everyone is welcome Tickets on sale now at the STC box office, don't miss out!
Eye Level of Sudbury will be hosting a lemonade stand to raise funds for NEO Kids at the local hospital. This is our annual event and will be hosted on Saturday, June 8 at the main entrance of Health Sciences North. In addition to corporate donations, Eye Level of Sudbury will match every dollar collected at the lemonade stand! To date, Eye Level has raised about $15,000 for NEO Kids. Pizza and snacks will be provided to all students. Please join us to make this event a bigger success! See you all there!! #KidsHelpingKids
Please join us on Father's Day weekend for the 2019 Rally for Dad on Saturday, June 15th. In 2018 the event was extremely successful with over 200 riders and raised over $30,000! Our goal this year is to raise $35,000! Will you help us reach our goal? ALL monies raised will fund NEW equipment for the treatment of prostate cancer at the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury. Riders will leave from the Northern Cancer Centre and enjoy a highway scenic rally route that will end at the A&W (1099 Marcus Drive, Sudbury). A&W will provide food,refreshments and entertainment. The registration fee is $35/each per rider and passenger (if applicable). This includes: A&W lunch, a rocker panel, your name entered into a draw for great prizes, and a donation to the Cancer Centre. (You will also receive a $20 tax receipt.) If your passenger(s) only want to participate for lunch – you can purchase a meal coupon for $10 at the Registration desk. Thank you for supporting the Northern Cancer Foundation and your local cancer centre.
The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life is a nationwide event that brings communities together to celebrate survivors, honour those we’ve lost and commit to raising funds to fight all types of cancer. Come and show your support at this years Relay For Life in Sudbury. Help us make our 20 year anniversary the biggest and best Relay Sudbury has ever seen because cancer changes everything. So can you. With nearly 1 in 2 Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, we all have a reason to take action. The participation of every person, team and community helps us work towards a world where no one has to fear cancer. Register for Relay For Life today!
The Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival embraces the culture and traditions of dragon boat racing, while supporting this year's charity of choice - the NEO Kids Foundation. Join us for a day of racing, culture, entertainment, food and craft vendors and more.