2010 CFL Newsletter Archives

ISSUE 14 - June 4, 2010

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8 MORE SLEEPS UNTIL THE CHALLENGE!
WE'RE READY... ARE YOU?!

YOUR OFFICIAL EVENT PARTICIPANT GUIDE

For everything you need to know about Event Day, download your official Event Participant Guide (PDF). Forward this guide to friends and family and invite them to cheer you on at one of the check stops along the route, or back at Assiniboine Park.

LAST TRAINING WALKS

Saturday, June 5th
10am: Meet Debbie Lewis in the south Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP for a 16K walk (approximately 3 hours) to get you motivated for the big day!

Sunday, June 6th
9:30am: Last chance to take part in one of Raffi Fiorentino's invigorating walks through the heart of River Heights. Walk leaves at 9:30am SHARP from Raffi's Academy Fitness, located at 560 Academy Road. This walk will last 2 hours.

FUNDRAISING

Still working hard at your fundraising? Maybe we can help! Call us at 927-5433 today.

EXTENDED HOURS

Monday, June 7- Wednesday, June 9: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Challenge for Life office: 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Donations may also be turned into the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation office at ON1160-675 McDermot Avenue Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30 pm.

MOTHER NATURE

We've had some "What if..." calls about event day weather. While we are hopeful we will once again have great weather for the Challenge, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT, so please dress appropriately. NOTE: Please leave your umbrella at home. Umbrellas are a hazard to yourself and to others walking near or beside you.

In the event that weather conditions may compromise the safety of event participants, our general office line at 927-5433 will be updated with event information every 15 minutes beginning at 7:00am on the morning of the event. We will also forward any relevant information to the media.

 We look forward to welcoming each and every one of you on June 12th.
Together we are making a difference...because we can! 

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ISSUE 13 - May 28, 2010

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14 DAYS TO GO!

TIME TO PRE-REGISTER AND GET YOUR DONATIONS IN!

We encourage all of you who have already met your $1,000.00 commitment (or have money to turn in to get you there) to take advantage of pre-registration and avoid last minute lineups on event day.

All walkers and crew must check in for the walk. To avoid potential lineups and, more importantly, save yourself time on the morning of the event, please take advantage of advance registration and check-in. Bring in any last minute donations and pick up your mandatory participant identification prior to the event. If you have not already picked up your t-shirt, you can bring the orange slip from your registration package and do that too.

Please make every effort to turn in all donations by Friday, June 4th to allow for processing. We want to get as accurate a count as possible of those who have met the fundraising commitment so we can plan for their participation on event day and keep our costs down.

Please do not put donations in the mail after June 1st.

For your convenience, we will be open the following hours:

Monday, May 31st - Thursday, June 3rd 8:00am - 6:00pm
Challenge for Life office 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Monday, June 7th - Wednesday, June 9th 8:00am – 6:00pm
Challenge for Life office 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Donations may also be turned into the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation office at ON1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30 pm leading up to the event.

TRAINING WALKS

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
12:10pm: Join Challenge staff outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide for a brisk 35 - 45 minute walk through downtown and the Exchange District. Distance approximately 3km.

Saturdays:
10am: Deb Lewis of Yoga, Pilates and More is once again leading energizing walks leaving from the Roblin Boulevard Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP!

Sundays:
10am: Raffi Fiorentino of Raffi's Academy Fitness will walk you through the beautiful streets of River Heights and beyond for an invigorating, hour-long walk. Come ready to work! Walk leaves at 10:00am SHARP from Raffi's studio, located at 560 Academy Road.

EVENT DAY 2010

Here is your first peek at event day! The complete Event Participant Guide will be sent to you via email on Friday, June 4th.

Together we are making a difference...because we can! 

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ISSUE 12 - May 21, 2010

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JUST 21 DAYS 'TIL THE CHALLENGE!

ADVANCE REGISTRATION STARTS NEXT WEEK

We encourage all of you who have already met your $1,000.00 commitment (or have money to turn in to get you there) to take advantage of pre-registration and avoid last minute lineups on event day.

All walkers and crew must check in for the walk. To avoid potential lineups and, more importantly, save yourself time on the morning of the event, please take advantage of advance registration and check-in. Bring in any last minute donations and pick up your mandatory participant identification prior to the event. If you have not already picked up your t-shirt, you can bring the orange slip from your registration package and do that too.

Tuesday, May 25 - Friday, May 27 8:00am - 6:00pm
Challenge for Life office, 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Tuesday, May 25 between 5pm and 8pm
River Heights Community Centre, Grosvenor Avenue at Oak Street

Thursday, May 27 between 5pm and 8pm
Gateway Recreation Centre, 1717 Gateway Road

If you are not taking advantage of pre-registration during the week of May 25-28, you can still pre-register at the Challenge office Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm leading up to the event.

Monday, June 7th through Wednesday, June 9th our office will remain open until 6:00pm.

Please make every effort to turn in all donations by Friday, June 4th to allow for processing. We want to get as accurate a count as possible of those who have met the fundraising commitment so we can plan for their participation on event day and keep our costs down.

Please do not put donations in the mail after June 1st.

Donations may also be turned into the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation office at ON1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30 pm leading up to the event.

TRAINING WALKS

Please note: NO Sunday walk with Raffi on May 23rd

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
12:10pm: Join Challenge staff outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide for a brisk 35 - 45 minute walk through downtown and the Exchange District. Distance approximately 3km.

Saturdays:
10am: Deb Lewis of Yoga, Pilates and More is once again leading energizing walks leaving from the Roblin Boulevard Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP!

Sundays:
10am: Raffi Fiorentino of Raffi's Academy Fitness will walk you through the beautiful streets of River Heights and beyond for an invigorating, hour-long walk. Come ready to work! Walk leaves at 10:00am SHARP from Raffi's studio, located at 560 Academy Road.

EVENT DAY

Be sure to watch for next week's newsletter for a sneak peek of Event Day!
Your official 2010 Event Participant Guide will be in your inbox by the end of the month.

We are in the final stretch! Now is the time to get those donations in, increase your training and get excited! 

Together we are making a difference...because we can! 

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

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ISSUE 11 - May 13, 2010

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JUST 28 DAYS 'TIL THE CHALLENGE!

It's hard to believe we are less than a month away!

We are excited to see how many of you have already met or surpassed your $1000 commitment. Keep up the great work! Our researchers, health care providers and family support services rely on these funds to provide the best possible treatment to the people who matter most - the patients we serve.

Thank you for making this commitment. We are all looking forward to celebrating your success on June 12.

FUNDRAISING

Our walkers are a creative group and keep telling us about the fun and SUCCESSFUL fundraisers they are doing, especially the Bud Spuds! If you are looking for some fundraising ideas, please call us! We want to help you get to your $1000, so we can plan for your attendance on event day.

All walkers and crew must check in for the walk. To avoid potential lineups and, more importantly, save yourself time on the morning of the event, please take advantage of advance registration and check-in. Bring in any last minute donations and pick up your mandatory participant identification prior to the event.

This is your opportunity to ask any questions of the Challenge staff, meet some fellow Challengers and get your Challenge t-shirt - if you have not already done so. For your convenience, the following options are available:

Tuesday, May 25 - Friday, May 27 8:00am - 6:00pm
Challenge for Life office, 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Tuesday, May 25 between 5pm and 8pm
River Heights Community Centre, Grosvenor Avenue at Oak Street

Thursday, May 27 between 5pm and 8pm
Gateway Recreation Centre, 1717 Gateway Road

TRAINING WALKS

Please note:
Debbie Lewis will not be leading the May 15th walk, but there will still be a walk!
NO Sunday walk with Raffi on May 23rd

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
12:10pm: Join Challenge staff outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide for a brisk 35 - 45 minute walk through downtown and the Exchange District. Distance approximately 3km.

Saturdays:
10am: Deb Lewis of Yoga, Pilates and More is once again leading energizing walks leaving from the Roblin Boulevard Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP!

Sundays:
10am: Raffi Fiorentino of Raffi's Academy Fitness will walk you through the beautiful streets of River Heights and beyond for an invigorating, hour-long walk. Come ready to work! Walk leaves at 10:00am SHARP from Raffi's studio, located at 560 Academy Road.

CHALLENGE CARD

There's still lots of time to take advantage of the great offers available to you through your Challenge Card! Check out the products and services available to you, thanks to our wonderful health and fitness partners! 

Have a great weekend everyone!
Be sure to get out and enjoy the weather, and go for a walk……..because you can!

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ISSUE 10 - May 7, 2010

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JUST 35 DAYS 'TIL THE CHALLENGE!

We can't begin to tell you how much your commitment to raise at least $1,000 means to CancerCare Manitoba.

We are excited to see how many of you have already surpassed that amount - keep up the great work! Our researchers, health care providers and family support services rely on these funds to provide the best possible treatment to the people who matter most - the patients we serve.

Thank you for making this commitment. We are all looking forward to celebrating your success on June 12.

FUNDRAISING

Our walkers are a creative group and keep telling us about the fun and SUCCESSFUL fundraisers they are doing, especially the Bud Spuds! If you are looking for some fundraising ideas, please call us! We want to help you get to your $1000, so we can plan for your attendance on event day.

All walkers and crew must check in for the walk. To avoid potential lineups and, more importantly, save yourself time on the morning of the event, please take advantage of advance registration and check-in. Bring in any last minute donations and pick up your mandatory participant identification prior to the event.

This is your opportunity to ask any questions of the Challenge staff, meet some fellow Challengers and get your Challenge t-shirt - if you have not already done so. For your convenience, the following options are available:

Tuesday, May 25 - Friday, May 27 8:00am - 6:00pm
Challenge for Life office, 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Tuesday, May 25 between 5pm and 8pm
River Heights Community Centre, Grosvenor Avenue at Oak Street

Thursday, May 27 between 5pm and 8pm
Gateway Recreation Centre, 1717 Gateway Road

TRAINING WALKS

Please note:
NO Sunday walk with Raffi on May 9th or 23rd
NO Saturday walk with Sara on May 22nd

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
12:10pm: Join Challenge staff outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide for a brisk 35 - 45 minute walk through downtown and the Exchange District. Distance approximately 3km.

Saturdays:
8:30am: Sara Hutniak of Sweatmarks is shaking things up and will be alternating routes around the city each week. Walks start at 8:30am SHARP and last an hour. View Sara's complete walk schedule.

10am: Deb Lewis of Yoga, Pilates and More is once again leading energizing walks leaving from the Roblin Boulevard Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP!

Sundays:
10am: Raffi Fiorentino of Raffi's Academy Fitness will walk you through the beautiful streets of River Heights and beyond for an invigorating, hour-long walk. Come ready to work! Walk leaves at 10:00am SHARP from Raffi's studio, located at 560 Academy Road.

CHALLENGE CARD

There's still lots of time to take advantage of the great offers available to you through your Challenge Card! Check out the products and services available to you, thanks to our wonderful health and fitness partners! 

Finally, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of the Moms, Mommies, Nanas, Grannies, Babas
and everyone who loves them!

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ISSUE 9 - April 29, 2010

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JUST 43 DAYS 'TIL THE CHALLENGE!

We can't begin to tell you how much your commitment to raise at least $1,000 means to CancerCare Manitoba. Our researchers, healthcare providers and family support services rely on these funds to provide the best possible treatment to the people who matter most - the patients we serve. Thank you for your passion, your commitment and your support. We are all looking forward to celebrating your success on June 12.

All walkers and crew must check in for the walk. To avoid potential lineups and, more importantly, save yourself time on the morning of the event, please take advantage of advance registration and check-in. Bring in any last minute donations and pick up your mandatory participant identification prior to the event.

This is your opportunity to ask any questions of the Challenge staff, meet some fellow Challengers and get your Challenge t-shirt if you have not already done so. For your convenience, the following options are available:

Tuesday, May 25 - Friday, May 27 8:00am - 6:00pm
Challenge for Life office, 88 Adelaide Street (between Bannatyne & McDermot)

Tuesday, May 25 between 5pm and 8pm
River Heights Community Centre, Grosvenor Avenue at Oak Street

Thursday, May 27 between 5pm and 8pm
Gateway Recreation Centre, 1717 Gateway Road

TRAINING WALKS

Tuesday & Thursdays:
12:10pm: Join Challenge staff outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide for a brisk 35 – 45 minute walk through downtown and the Exchange District. Distance approximately 3km.

Saturdays:
8:30am: Sara Hutniak of Sweatmarks is shaking things up and will be alternating routes around the city each week. Walks start at 8:30am SHARP and last an hour. Sara’s complete walk schedule is on the Challenge Web site.

10am: Deb Lewis of Yoga, Pilates and More is once again leading energizing walks leaving from the Roblin Boulevard Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP!

Sundays:
10am: Raffi Fiorentino of Raffi's Academy Fitness will walk you through the beautiful streets of River Heights and beyond for an invigorating, hour-long walk. Come ready to work! Walk leaves at 10:00am SHARP from Raffi's studio, located at 560 Academy Road.

CHALLENGE CARD

There is still lots of time to take advantage of the great offers available to you through your Challenge Card! Check out the products and services available to you, thanks to our wonderful health and fitness partners! 

WE NEED YOU!

If you think you can't walk 20k and would still like to support this great event, JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER CREW! Great opportunities are still available; call 927-LIFE or email michelles@challengeforlife.ca

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ISSUE 8 - April 10, 2010

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There's just 63 days 'til the Challenge!

We're excited to see so many thermometers climbing as donations continue to roll in. Many of you have already reached your $1000 goal - congratulations! We know many of you are also well on your way to achieving your personal health goals, too and will be in great shape for the Walk on June 12.

Don't forget to check out the Events Calendar to see how your fellow Challengers are raising funds, or call the Challenge office for more fundraising ideas.

To plan for the number of participants on event day and especially to help keep our costs down, we're encouraging everyone to try to get their donations into us by Friday June 4th.

Join Challenge staff outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide at 12:10 pm for a brisk 35 – 45 minute walk through downtown and the Exchange District. Distance approximately 3km.

Saturdays, beginning April 10

Sara Hutniak of Sweatmarks is shaking things up and will be alternating routes each week. Week 1 (April 10) will meet at Gymkyds, 421 Beaverhill Blvd in Island Lakes, at 8:30am SHARP and will last an hour. Upcoming walks will also take place in Kildonan East and The Forks. Sara’s complete walk schedule is on the Challenge Web site.

Saturdays, beginning April 17

Grab your water bottles and get ready for these energizing walks again led by Deb Lewis of Yoga, Pilates and More. These progressive weekly walks leave from the Roblin Boulevard Zoo parking lot at 10:00am SHARP!

Sundays, beginning April 11

Led by one of our new fitness partners, Raffi Fiorentino of Raffi's Academy Fitness, this walk will take you through the beautiful streets of River Heights and beyond for an invigorating, hour-long walk. Come ready to work! Walk leaves at 10:00am SHARP from Raffi's studio, located at 560 Academy Road

Watch the next E-News for details of two advance registration evenings giving you the opportunity to drop off donations and pick up event day credentials.

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ISSUE 7 - March 5, 2010

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Spring is almost here... it's time to get outside and start moving!

TRAINING WALK LEADERS WANTED!

Please let us know if you have a group going and would like to add some new members, or if you're interested in leading training walks in your area. We'll be happy to publicize the walks on the Web site event calendar and through the E-News. Call Elaine at 927-LIFE (5433) or elaine@challengeforlife.ca

JOIN US FOR LUNCH HOUR TRAINING WALKS

Beginning March 16th, Challenge staff will be leading lunch hour training walks every Tuesday and Thursday. Meet outside the Challenge office at 88 Adelaide St at 12:10 PM for an invigorating 30-40 minute walk through the Exchange District and Downtown. Be sure to wear your Challenge t-shirt or bring your voucher and pick your shirt up at the office. For more information, call Elaine at 927-LIFE (5433) or elaine@challengeforlife.ca

SPREAD THE NEWS

We are always looking for new places to put posters and brochures to let everyone know about the Challenge! If you are able take some posters or brochures at your workplace, grocery store, hairdresser, gym, etc let us know and we'll get them out to you right away.

UPDATING WEB PAGES

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ISSUE 6 - February 10, 2010

Check out our new Promotional Video! It's a great way to introduce potential donors and team members to what the Challenge is all about.

A great time was had by all Tuesday January 26th during the Challenge Health & Fitness Expo at the Caboto Centre. Special thanks to our host, HOT 103's Ace Burpee, and our special guest speakers, the Hon. Jim Rondeau, Minister of Healthy Living, Wayne Rivers of Procurity, Inc. (Challenge for Life Platinum Partner), Steve Bannatyne (CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Chair), and Olympic Torchbearer and Challenger, Noah Palansky. Visit our Web site for some photos from the event, like the one of Noah and Ace (left).

Please join us in welcoming our newest Health and Fitness Partner, Canadian Footwear. Remember, your Challenge Card is an excellent tool as you walk the path to a healthy lifestyle, so use it well and use it often!

Fundraising Tips - We've compiled some great fundraising ideas for our Challengers. Just log in and look for "Fundraising Tips" under Participant Links.

Walking groups - Let us know if you have a group going and would like to add some new members, or if you're interested in leading training walks in your area. We'd be happy to publicize the walks on the Web site event calendar and through the E-News. Call Elaine at 927-LIFE (5433).

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Join us at our Health and Fitness Expo this Tuesday from 7-9pm at the Caboto Centre!
We hope to see you and your friends on Tuesday.  Have a great weekend!

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ISSUE 5 - January 13, 2010

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Whether you're a new or returning participant - or you simply want to see what it's all about - this is the perfect opportunity to visit with CancerCare Manitoba staff, enter exciting prize draws and have a fun evening with Ace. This year, we will be at the Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue near Waverley. It's centrally located with lots of easy and FREE parking.

Bring a friend!!

We've MOVED! The Challenge for Life has left its old office on Broadway and we are busy unpacking boxes and settling into our new 'digs'! Kelly House, the oldest house in the Exchange district, is located at 88 Adelaide Street (Michael Kelly and his brother were contractors whose company's endeavors included the Shoal Lake Aqueduct).

With lots of street parking, we're much more accessible to visitors now. We're also closer to "home", as the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation continues to keep its main office in the CancerCare building at 675 McDermot Avenue.

While the outside of the building won't be completed until the spring, the inside has been restored to its former glory and we're looking forward to welcoming you there!

Walking groups - Let us know if you have a group going and would like to add some new members, or if you're interested in leading training walks in your area. We'd be happy to publicize the walks on the Web site event calendar and through the E-News. Call Elaine at 927-LIFE (5433).

Planning a fundraiser for yourself or your team? Be sure to let us know so we can add it to our calendar!

That's it for the first 2010 edition of Challenge E-News. We look forward to seeing you at the Kickoff on Tuesday, January 26!

The Challenge Staff in front of Kelly House.
L to R Kate Gameiro, Elaine Scammell, Kristi Cumming, Phil McGreevy

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ISSUE 4 - December 11, 2009

Holiday Greetings from the Challenge for Life. This will be the final E-News update for 2009 as we join you in preparing for another holiday season. Please take a moment to note important information below.

Mark your 2010 calendar – Tuesday January 26 you are invited to kick off the 3rd Annual Challenge for Life by attending the Health & Fitness expo. This is your opportunity to visit with most of our 40 partners who are here to help you achieve your goals. View a complete list of our partners.

This year, we will be at the Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue near Waverley. It's centrally located with lots of easy and FREE parking. More details to follow in the New Year. We hope to see you there!

This Holiday season, ask for the greatest gift of all: a donation to your personal Challenge page! If you haven't registered yet, give yourself the gift of fitness and get a head start on your New Year's Resolution! Registration is only $25 and includes: 2010 Challenge Card, your own personal fundraising Web page, the NEW Official Challenger t-shirt and lots of support to help you achieve your goals. Log in to the Challenge for Life Web site and follow the links to register for 2010. Remember: donations received before Dec 31, 2009 are tax receiptable for this year.

Finally, we want to take the opportunity thank each and every one of you for helping make the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation's Challenge for Life an overwhelming success. As the only organization exclusively fundraising for CancerCare Manitoba, the Foundation – and the patients we serve – depend on your support. With the holiday season once again upon us, we have much to be thankful for, and your belief in the work we do is at the top of the list. So, from our CancerCare Manitoba "family" to yours, warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a New Year full of happiness and good health. See you in 2010!

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ISSUE 3 - November 13, 2009

Congratulations to 13-year-old Noah Palansky, who was recently named Winnipeg's official Olympic torchbearer. Noah, who has participated in the Challenge for Life since its inception, was chosen because of the incredible and inspiring fundraising he has accomplished for cancer research through the Challenge. He will carry the Olympic flame and light the cauldron at the Forks on Jan 5. Join us as we cheer Noah on this next step in his journey! Read the Winnipeg Free Press article.

Noah and his mother Naomi at the 2009 Challenge warmup

That's the Spirit! Team Spirit, that is! As of today, 19 teams have registered for the 2010 Challenge. Returning teams include: Investors Group Employees in Action, Team Viterra and Team Viterra Winnipeg, Paterson GlobalFoods, Maxim Great Dames & Dudes, CancerCare Manitoba, Heroic Feet and Steppin' Out. We’re pleased to welcome new teams: Shoot for the Cure and Barb's Angels. If you're interested in starting a team at your workplace, call Kristi Cumming at 927-LIFE(5433) or email her - she'll be happy to come out and help get you started!

This Holiday season, ask for the greatest gift of all: a donation to your personal Challenge page! If you haven't registered yet, give yourself the gift of fitness and get a head start on your New Year's Resolution! Registration is only $25 and includes: 2010 Challenge Card, your own personal fundraising Web page, the NEW Official Challenger t-shirt and all the support you will need to achieve your goals. Log in to the Challenge for Life Web site and follow the links to register for 2010.

Speaking of New Year Resolutions: the 2010 CHALLENGE CARD has great offers from both new and returning Health & Fitness Partners! Only registered walkers have access to their exclusive Challenge Card, chock full of FREE and discounted lifestyle products and services. From zumba to yoga, boot camps to nutrition counseling, challenge yourself to try something new as you get ready to walk on June 12th. We are grateful for the support of our health and fitness partners who are helping us to change lives: A2K Fitworks, A Soul's Journey, Core Training and Therapy, Down to Earth Massage, Fitness Edge for Women, Patricia's Ballroom and Banquet Hall, Raffi's Academy Fitness, Reh-Fit Centre, Robert Lee Martial Arts & XTreme Fitness Centre, Stride Ahead Sports, Sunyata Movement, Thrive Nutrition and Wellness, Universal Healing, Urban Massage, Urban Wellness Centre, Yoga Centre Winnipeg. PLUS these partners from outside the perimeter: Curves in Gimli, Selkirk and Swan River and Fitness Fanatics in Brandon. More details can be found on the Web site!

A big Challenge welcome to Phil McGreevy who has joined our team as Challenge Recruitment and Event Assistant! You can reach Phil at 927-LIFE (5433) or via email.

Be one of the first to get the ALL-NEW CHALLENGE FOR LIFE T-SHIRTS! T-shirts are now available at the Challenge office to all registered walkers. Please present the orange voucher you received in your registration package between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday at the Challenge office, located at 101-326 Broadway at Hargrave.

Watch this space for our NEW SPACE!! The Challenge Office will be relocating in mid-December. More details will follow in the December E-News. Until then: Talk to us! Your feedback will help us make the 2010 Challenge for Life the best one yet. Email, call, or drop by our office with your comments, ideas, tips and stories and we may share them in future newsletters!

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ISSUE 2 - October 23, 2009

There are some exciting changes around the Challenge! First, when you visit the Challenge for Life Web site, you'll see it's now housed on CancerCare Manitoba Foundation's brand new Web site, www.cancercarefdn.mb.ca. The Foundation Web site is still under construction, but will be an exciting resource for everyone. Stay tuned for updates!

Register now and get a head start on your fundraising and fitness goals! Registration is still only $25 and includes: 2010 Challengers Card, your own personal fundraising Web page, the NEW Official Challenger t-shirt and all the support you will need to achieve your goals. Head to the Challenge for Life Web site and then follow the links to register for 2010.

It really was an honour to be nominated! The Challenge for Life received a nomination for The Province of Manitoba's Enid Thompson Award for Health Care Innovation. We didn't win, but were proud that CancerCare Manitoba's own Chad Harris, Medical Devices and Richard Driedger, Nuclear Electronics did! We are especially proud that their project was funded by the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation! Chad and Richard designed and installed a specially-shielded DVD player, protected from the radiation and an adjustable mobile stand, to give children something else to focus on during their radiation therapy treatments.
Read more about how the Foundation supported this project and the little girl who inspired it.

 
We were pleased to see so many Challengers out to CancerCare Manitoba's Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, September 26. We were particularly pleased that Debbie Lewis, one of our Challengers and a stalwart Training Walk leader, was tapped to lead the "Moths into Butterflies" Fitness workshop (picture at left).

Scroll down for a photo of the Challenge for Life team hard at work on the treadmill at the Expo!
 

We're recruiting new health & fitness partners and welcoming back loyal partners from past years! To date, returning partners include:  A2K Fitworks, A Soul's Journey, Core Training and Therapy, Curves Gimli, Fitness Edge for Women, Fitness Fanatics - Brandon, Reh-Fit Centre, Robert Lee Martial Arts, Stride Ahead Sports, Sunyata Movement, Thrive Nutrition and Yoga Centre Winnipeg. We're pleased to welcome a new partner, Raffi's Academy Fitness. Check the Challenge site often for more partners as they come aboard.

We're glad to welcome Kristi Cumming to our team as Recruitment and Sponsorship Coordinator. If you're interested in starting a Corporate or Community/Family team, contact Kristi at 927-LIFE(5433) or kristi@challengeforlife.ca and she'll be happy to come out and help get you started! 

Watch this space for our NEW SPACE!! The Challenge Office will be relocating in December. More details will follow in upcoming E-News. Until then: Talk to us! Your feedback will help us make the 2010 Challenge for Life even better. Email, call, or drop by our office with your comments, ideas, tips and stories and we may share them in future newsletters!

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ISSUE 1 - September 16, 2009

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Hello everyone! We hope you had a wonderful summer - and are enjoying the summer weather now that it has finally arrived (better late than never!).

We have been working hard on plans for the upcoming Challenge 2010 which will be held on Saturday, June 12th and we will be emailing you more details next month.

In the meantime, we are thrilled to invite you to CancerCare Manitoba's upcoming Healthy Living Expo, taking place Saturday, September 26th. Please take a moment to forward this invitation on to your friends, family and supporters/donors. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to see, "up close and personal," the incredible organization you have chosen to support with your invaluable time, talent and treasure.

For your convenience, we've drafted the message below - feel free to personalize/change/eliminate it as you see fit.

We are also looking for some Challenge participants to join us on the treadmill at the Challenge info booth. If you can commit 15-30 minutes to help us promote this great event, please call Kate at 787-1334. Thank you and we hope to see you on September 26th.

The Challenge Team

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Friends and Family,

As you know, I participated in the Challenge for Life 20K Walk benefiting CancerCare Manitoba. Now, I'm happy to give you the opportunity to tour the organization I walked in support of. Please join CancerCare Manitoba staff and volunteers on Saturday, September 26th for our Healthy Living Expo: It Matters to You.

 All are invited to come between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate in free workshops, experience interactive displays with our caregivers and researchers, learn how to reduce your own cancer risk, plus children's activities, prize draws and giveaways. Please feel free to share this invitation with your friends, family and colleagues, or visit the CancerCare Manitoba Web sitefor more details about this unique event - because your good health matters to us!