Thank you to event organizers for adapting
to the evolving environment we are living
in and your commitment to raise funds for
people who are affected by cancer. You
made it through the uncertainty to hold safe,
creative and successful events. Manitobans
benefitting from your efforts are so grateful.
Coffeehouse to End Cancer held its 10th
anniversary event, changing its format to
provide an incredible virtual concert. This
live music event streamed to Facebook from
Stonewall and was very successful.
Carberry Potato Truck Pull took its
reimagined event to four Manitoba
communities – Winkler, Carman, Portage
la Prairie, and Carberry – and partnered
with sponsor McCain Foods. Free Fry Day
gave out free bags of potato products and
people donated in return.
“I was nervous we wouldn’t even be able to hold the event but Coffeehouse supporters near and far stood united,” says Paige Procter, event organizer. “What we accomplished reminds us that together, against all odds, we can accomplish incredible things.”
“It’s truly heartwarming to see what we can do when we all work together,” says Amy Smart, co-organizer of the event. “Each year we are touched by the love and support we receive, and this year was no different as we saw the lines of cars waiting to donate.”Persons of Interest held a front porch concert, Music for CancerCare and Everybody. This Winnipeg jazz group had their gigs cancelled but still found a way to carry on and raise funds to support CancerCare Manitoba. Whether it was a photo session, engaging your business in different ways or playing a round of golf in support, Manitobans stepped up in huge ways! Thank you for your resiliency to help cancer patients.
For more information about community events please visit cancercarefdn.mb.ca/community-events/ or call 204-784-2777.
