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Walk for Arthritis – Winnipeg

The Walk for Arthritis is a one day community-based event that raises much needed funds for the more than 6 million Canadians affected by arthritis. The Walk for Arthritis was started in 2009 by small community groups who decided that people living with arthritis needed more support. They realized that if more funds could be raised, they might make a difference to their future.

This year we are excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of our annual Walk for Arthritis in over 30 communities across Canada. Since its inception, the Walk for Arthritis has raised over $11 million. Let’s make our 10th anniversary a record breaking year.

On a single day (either Saturday June 1 or Sunday June 2 depending on where you live), people can come out to share the experience of walking 1km or 5km, among family and friends in a festive environment. Hear meaningful stories from people who face this disease every day, and meet the researchers that are really making headway in finding solutions that our investment in research can deliver. Experience the joy of being with inspiring people who actually find walking to be a big challenge because of the pain and limitations of arthritis. But they can move – so can you!

Since then, every June, in more than 30 communities across Canada, thousands of people have started their Saturday or Sunday by choosing to walk with and among people confronted with the pain and limitations of arthritis. And they leave truly inspired.

Join us this year as we celebrate our 10th Walk for Arthritis on June 2nd at Assiniboine Park. The day promises to be joyful, spirited and a day to be remembered.

Route Options: 1Km & 5Km 

Sign up to walk and pledge to raise funds to truly make a difference.

The Arthritis Society is proud to have the confidence of donors across the country that allows us to be the largest charitable funder of arthritis research. This means that the funds raised by the Walk for Arthritis make a world of difference to people affected by the disease. And since 1 in 5 people have the disease today, there is a good chance someone you know will benefit from the steps you take.

In under twenty years the prevalence of arthritis will grow by 50%. We have time to stop that trend, but only through investment in research.

This year we are celebrating our 10th Walk for Arthritis – help us make this the best year ever by joining the Walk for Arthritis community!

ALS/MND Cornflower Ball

All Aboard! A New Adventure awaits! Come Join us for a fun evening and support a great cause! The ALS Society of Manitoba is hosting their annual ALS/MND Cornflower Ball – Theme: The Accidental Tourist on Saturday, April 27, 2019 (6 pm Cocktails & 7 pm Dinner) at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. Buy your tickets and give HOPE to Manitobans living with ALS/MND! Tickets: $125 each/ Table of 10: $1,250. Call (204) 831-1510 ext. 20 or buy online at www.alsmb.ca.

2019 Create Your Life Expo – Brandon, MB

Connect

What do you desire to create for your life?  Join us at the 5th annual Create Your Life Expo (Westman Wellness Show) to connect you with the many opportunities we have in Westman to make conscious life choices for you and your family to live your best life.

Create Your Life Expo provides you with an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and experience over 60 exhibitors with products, resources and services, all under one roof at the WMCA in Brandon. With the extensive variety of businesses in attendance, you’ll have many opportunities to experience first hand what Westman has to offer for health, healing and living.  There is also a chance for you to relax and listen to speaker’s on a variety of topics.  We even have Aida’s Catering on site with lunch options so you can stay for the entire day to see it all!

Experience

We have just over 60 interactive exhibitors and sponsors showcasing their products, their skills, and services that are all here to help you create your life! Many different modalities and products are showcased – what will you discover right in our own community that can help create your future? We are working on some exciting speakers to share knowledge with you, to help you create a life of purpose, health, of being.

Create Your Life Expo uses the entire upper and lower levels of the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium including the stage to host speakers. We have hundreds of visitors from the Westman and it’s surrounding communities, attend this interactive one-day event.

We host a wide range of exhibitors-including community resource programs, businesses big and small offering products and services in energy healing, health and nutrition products, gym services, classes, one-on-one healing services, to group therapy services with animals. Anything you can imagine to create your best life is under one roof for you to experience.  We have over 60 exhibitors take part in the show each year, and more than half are new each year we host this event.

Interact and Win Big

We have a fun way for you to experience each exhibitor booth, by participating in mini challenges, and have the opportunity to be entered to win our Grand Prize Draw!!

Building on the success and energy of the last 4 years as the Westman Wellness Show, we aspire to be interactive using the “Ahhhmazing Race” idea again. As an attendee, be a part of the “Ahhhmazing” Race by completing small interactive activities at certain booths and work to get your “Ahhhmazing Race” sheet stamped upon completion of the activity. Once you have a full card, you enter to win some amazing prizes!!

 

We have hosted this event since its inception as the Westman Wellness Show in 2015, and although the name has changed the fun and interactive experiences just keep getting better and better. Robin Chant invites all of you, visitors and exhibitors to experience what Westman has to offer each year in health, wellness and creating your best life.  We look forward to seeing you April 27, 2019 as we celebrate our 5th annual Create Your Life Expo.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Faces Of Childhood Arthritis – Arthritis Society

Faces of Childhood Arthritis is re-imagined for 2019 as a camp-themed evening. Held at the picturesque woodland estate of The Gates on Roblin, this unique event will celebrate the joy of summer camp. From the menu to the entertainment and décor, guests will experience an evening reminiscent of those youthful summer experiences. Guests are invited to wear plaid to participate in the theme of the evening. Children aged 5 and older are welcome.

Reception 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.

The event will include the opportunity to meet our incredible childhood arthritis ambassadors, who will share their stories. Dr. Kerstin Gerhold, Section Lead-Pediatric Rheumatology, will make a presentation about Childhood Arthritis and its impact on the child and family.

All proceeds from the event will subsidize the expense of running Manitoba’s Childhood Arthritis Camp to keep the children’s registration fee affordable for all families. Camp will be held July 17-21, 2019 at BB Camp in Lake of the Woods for kids aged 7 to 17 with a confirmed arthritis diagnosis.

To date, this event has raised over $90,000 to help children living in Manitoba with Childhood Arthritis (CA) and their families. Over 900 children in Manitoba are currently living with the challenges of CA. It affects more children than any other chronic disease – 3 per 1,000.
Arthritis Society supports and programs, such as Camp, help families cope with this lifelong diagnosis.

Attending camp can be one of the most exciting experiences of summer for children. Unfortunately, children with Childhood Arthritis are often unable to attend more traditional camps, which do not have the facilities, specialized medical staff, or modified activities to accommodate their Arthritis. Our camp will allow campers to not be defined or limited by their disease, but to just be kids.

Visit the event link below to learn more about purchasing tickets, or if you cannot attend, make a donation to directly support camp!

2nd Annual Pre-Christmas CRAFT & VENDER SHOW ~

Young Living Whole Life Wellness will be at this venue. At our table there will be brief Young Living Essential Oil 101 classes, draws and special offers.

Young Living Essential Oils & Products offer you a gateway to wellness, knowledge & empowerment. Young Living is more than Grade A essential oils, they offer Thieves all purpose cleaners, detergent, dishsoap, tooth paste, also personal care products, shampoo, conditioner, health supplements, Liquid Wellness, Healthy Cooking ,Savvy Mineral Makeup ALL toxin and chemical free AND MORE !
See more details for draws and special offers check our facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/events/555469538219463/

Admission is FREE
Door Prizes
Silent Auction

If you want more details on this event contact:
Roberta
rsinclairkemash@gmail.com
204 999 0976