Peterborough Petes Raise $65,000 For PRHC From Pink In the Rink Campaign

The Peterborough Petes have raised $64,870 for the 2023 Pink in the Rink Campaign towards cancer care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

A cheque presentation took place at the PRHC on Tuesday, featuring campaign ambassadors, PRHC and Petes staff and Roger the Mascot.

A total of $954,136 has been raised after this year’s campaign. This year’s campaign raised a preliminary fundraising total of $62,600, with donations continuing to roll in after the annual Pink in the Rink game on Feb. 4.

“Through incredible fan support, and the work of our Campaign and Physician Ambassadors, it is exciting to see that the 2023 Pink in the Rink campaign put us within reach of the $1 million fundraising mark,” commented Burton Lee, Petes executive director of business operations. “The Peterborough community did what it does best on February 4 and that is get behind an important cause, all in support and recognition of some truly inspiring hockey moms.” 

Five local hockey moms: Dara Gosselin, Jennie Ireland, Elke Rye, Karen Tarkington and Dana Thorn were named Hockey Mom Ambassadors for the 2023 Campaign. They joined Physician Ambassador Dr. Neera Jeyabalan, PRHC Foundation President; CEO Leslie Heighway and Chris Hinze, Minor Hockey Pink in the Rink organizer and husband of late hockey mom Melissa Hinze, on the ice before the 2023 Pink in the Rink Game for a ceremony recognizing all of their cancer journeys.

The Petes play their last home game of the regular season against the East-leading Ottawa 67s with puck drop for scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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Pizza Hut Fundraising For 'Purple Day' For Epilepsy Awareness Month; Proceeds Towards Peterborough Epilepsy

Pizza Hut’s colours are changing from red for ‘Purple Day’ on Epilepsy Awareness Month to fundraise for Epilepsy Peterborough on Sunday.

Miranda Zeppieri (left) with Marc Hartenberg, Pizza Hut co-owner (right) prepping for Purple Day. Photo courtesy of Epilepsy Peterborough.

Four Pizza Hut locations from the Peterborough and surrounding area are participating where 10 per cent of all sales go towards supporting those in the community who are diagnosed with epilepsy.

The following are the participating locations:

• 901 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough

• 705 George St. N., Peterborough

• 132 Queen St., Lakefield

• 1 Commerce Rd., Lindsay

Miranda Zeppieri and her brother Michael were diagnosed with epilepsy at six years old and five weeks old respectively. Initiatives like these have Miranda grateful that they exist and create awareness.

“We’re really just emphasizing getting awareness out there about those like myself and my brother who live with it,” she explained. “Yes, it brings its challenges but it’s something that is a part of everyday life and how it affects it is vastly different based on an individual basis.”

Guests are encouraged to wear purple on that day, eat pizza and enjoy the company of the staff.

Epilepsy Peterborough representatives will be on site to provide information for anyone who wishes to learn more about epilepsy and/or the services they offer.

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Peterborough Petes Fundraising "Big Game For Kids" For Peterborough Bigs For Mentoring Services

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough and Peterborough Petes are launching the ‘Big Game for Kids’ initiative to raise funds to support local children in need of mentoring services on Thursday’s game.

Riyen (left) and Kohl (right) enjoy a Petes game in January. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Bigs.

The Petes are playing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre against the East-leading Ottawa 67s and is the final home game of the season. Discounted tickets are $15 with all proceeds towards Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Peterborough Petes for this exciting event," said Brent Shepherd, Peterborough Bigs executive director. "The funds raised through this initiative will go a long way in helping us find a mentor for a child, support current mentoring matches and provide much-needed programs for children on our waitlist."

Shepard says roughly 20 tickets of the original 200 are left for purchase and can be bought online.

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Send A Kid To Camp This Summer Through the AXE-travaganza Fundraising Event at the Peterborough Axe Club

The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation is bringing back the Send a Kid to Camp AXE-travaganza fundraising event at the Peterborough Axe Club on May 5.

Carlo Raponi of the Peterborough Axe Club, Carrie Truman, Executive Director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation and Kevan Herod of Herod Financial Services. photo courtesy of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation.

The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Herod Financial Services and supported by AON, Chemong Family Dental, KOMFS, Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn and Paris Marine, are bringing back this fundraising event with a goal to help 200 children involved with the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society attend camp this summer.

“We are so excited to be able to bring this event back. This is our major fundraiser that allows us to provide the summer camp experience to children involved with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society.” says Carrie Truman, executive director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation “The format of the evening is a family friendly axe throwing competition, along with food, a photo booth and a silent auction.”

2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation. Since 1983, Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation says they have expanded their scope of support, yet summer camps have remained a priority program. Over the past 40 years, the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation reports they have sent over 5,340 kids to summer camp.

“Summer camp can offer disadvantaged children much more than a vacation. Camp is also an opportunity to connect with new friends, to meet and build relationships with caring adults and counsellors and to get outside and just be a kid,” said Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation in a press release. Our goal is to foster feelings of inclusion and belonging in children and build their self-confidence.”

Those participating in the Send a Kid to Camp AXE-travaganza can help ensure local, at-risk children have the opportunity to experience the joy of camp this summer.

There are two time slots of axe throwing, available May 5 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are available starting Monday for $50 per person and can be purchased online.

Event sponsorship opportunities are still available. Those interested can reach out to carrie@k-hchildrensfoundation.com to learn more. Online monetary donations directed towards the Summer Camp Program can be made online here.

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Seventh Annual Tebey Golf Classic Held at Wildfire Golf Club To Support Peterborough Youth

The seventh annual Tebey Golf Classic has been announced for June 1 at Wildfire Golf Club in support of Peterborough Youth Services and the YES Shelter announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Tebey.

“I’m really looking forward to getting home for our annual golf fundraiser with GPSHF, Your Family Health Team Foundation,” said Tebey. "As someone who has expressed my own challenges with mental health well-being over the years, it's really important to me to support initiatives in this area of health services."

Foursomes are $1000 and include a shotgun tee-off, meet and greet with Tebey, access to private in-person VIP acoustic performance with Tebey and special guests (TBA), activities and contests throughout the course, meals, prizes, professional photos of your group, and a chance to play one of Ontario’s top private courses that has hosted PGA tour events. 

A $200 tax receipt will be provided to all foursomes, with funds raised going to support Youth Mental Health programming through Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

"The Tebey Golf Classic is one of the highlights of our year at YES,” said Aimeé Le Lagadec, Yes Shelter executive director. “This incredible event has become crucial to the support provided to young people and families struggling severely with their mental health while experiencing homelessness in Peterborough."

“These funds help us to reduce wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families,” said Gord Langill, Peterborough Youth Services Executive Director. “Mental health issues are affecting more people in more complex ways, and resources are limited, so every fund-raised dollar makes a difference.”

 A shotgun tee-off will be scheduled at 12:30 p.m., with an outdoor acoustic performance taking place at 7 p.m.

The annual Tebey Golf Classic raises funds in partnership with GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, to support youth mental health programming across the Peterborough region. More than $175,000 has been raised over the past six years creating programming that previously did not exist in our community. This includes: 

• Reducing wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families

• Covid-19 Response Drop In Centre - YES Youth Emergency Shelter for Youth and Families

• YES Homelessness Prevention Program partnership with Peterborough Youth Services and YES Year one and Year two Funding

• 211 Awareness Campaign – Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter

• Ongoing education for Mental Health Clinicians of the Peterborough Family Health Team to support free patient mindfulness programming

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Petes Booster Club Donates $3,000 To Assistant Coach Andrew Verner's World Kidney Day Fundraiser

The Peterborough Petes Booster Club surprised assistant coach Andrew Verner with a $3,000 donation towards his fundraiser on World Kidney Day on Wednesday.

Lynda Johnson (left) sharing a moment with Petes assistant coach Andrew Verner (right), Johnson is part of the Petes Booster Club that sell 50/50 tickets during games. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The money was donated by Lynda Johnson of the Booster Club who has been a member for over 21 years.

The Petes Booster club was founded at the beginning of the 1967-1968 Peterborough Petes season at the suggestion of the late Roger Neilson. It was a group of devoted Petes fans who attended games since 1956. They typically are seen at the games selling 50/50 tickets to help raise money to aid the cost of the players’ education.

The fundraiser is in support of obtaining equipment used in the lifesaving delivery of dialysis treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).

Verner was a goaltender for the Petes from 1989 to 1992 coached in the Ontario Hock League since 2012. He was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis while playing hockey in Germany in 1999. He received a new kidney on March 9, 2021 through the Paired Kidney Donation Program. His wife Allison donated her kidney three days later to save another life after receiving one through the program for Andrew.

The team held a World Kidney Day last Thursday during their game against the Kingston Frontenacs raising over $16,000.

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Over $18,000 Raised For Suicide Awareness In Douro Boxer Cody Crowley's "55 for 55" Fundraiser

Boxer Cody Crowley’s ‘55 for 55’ fundraiser is off to a good start, raising $18,840 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness of their $55,000 goal in a cheque presentation at Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews on Monday.

Scott Elliott won the grand prize for the flight to Vegas to see Crowley’s fight. Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.

The fundraising raffle occurred last Wednesday that featured prizes such as dinner for Dr. J’s, WBC-signed gloves from boxing legends such as Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Gerry Cooney, a One With Life tequila package and a grand prize for a round-trip flight, accommodations and ringside seats to see Cody’s fight.

“Cody Crowley, James Julie Crowley and Kevin Williams really did something amazing by raising $18,840 in just two weeks with help from friends and family,” said Addison Brown, Dr. J’s owner.

Crowley announced the fundraiser in honour of his late father who passed away last year ahead of his 22nd professional fight on March 25 in Las Vegas. The 21-0-0 Crowley is scheduled to box Abel Ramos in a 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) title elimination fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

The proceeds are going towards the Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention program run by the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation and Canadian Mental Health Association.

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Easter Seals Kick Off The 51st Peterborough Telethon; Announcing New Regional Ambassador

The 51st annual Peterborough Easter Seals Telethon kicked off at the Lansdowne Place Mall on Thursday; announcing Sawyer Grace Growden as the new regional ambassador.

the growden’s: dan (left), sawyer (middle) and tara (right). photo by Felicia Massey.

After a couple of virtual years, Easter Seals were able to gather again in-person to launch the 2023 Telethon.

The annual Easter Seals Telethon celebrates success stories, showcases Easter Seals kids and their families, recognizes donors and sponsors, and raises funds for children and youth with physical disabilities for the last 51 years. For the past 101 years, Easter Seals has played an important role in providing support for children and youth with physical disabilities.

Easter Seals continues to offer programs to enable kids to experience freedom, independence and a sense of accomplishment. Easter Seals helps by providing financial assistance for mobility equipment, communication devices and summer camp opportunities.

Jeff Richards from Country 105 / Move FM emceed the kick-off event; announcing this year’s goals and sharing updates on past ambassador Ryerson Beardmore. The month of March was also declared Easter Seals Month by Mayor Jeff Leal.

Telethon host Catherine Hanrahan introduced new regional ambassador, 6-year-old Sawyer Grace Growden. Growden has Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder which affects the 15th chromosome.

“She is missing the part of her chromosome that affects all the things we take for granted on a daily basis. Things like walking, eating, and all those self-care things,” said Sawyer’s mom Tara Growden. “She works so hard everyday to overcome all those challenges, she is just such a happy little girl.”

Sawyer uses a wheelchair and a walker to help with her mobility. Her dad, Dan Growden, says that she is learning to use an iPad to help communicate.

The Growden’s mentioned that they are looking to attend the Easter Seals Family Camp.

“(We’re excited) to go to a place and be around people who get it, and to not have to worry about accessibility for a hot minute,” said Tara.

This year the Easter Seals will be visiting with familiar faces, past ambassadors, and local celebrities of the past 51 telethons as part of the March 26 fundraiser.

The 2023 Easter Seals Telethon will be broadcasting live on March 26 on YourTV and Global Peterborough from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Supporters can donate online and local residents are encouraged to select the Peterborough webpage.

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Douro Boxer Cody Crowley Fundraising $55K For Suicide Prevention To Honour Father's Memory

Boxer Cody Crowley is pledging to raise $55,000 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness in honour of his late father ahead of his 22nd professional fight on March 25 in Las Vegas.

Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.

The 21-0-0 Crowley is scheduled to box Abel Ramos in a 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) title elimination fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The Douro boxer has dedicated the fight to honour his late father Jim Crowley who passed away last year.

The ‘55 for 55’ fundraising raffle features prizes such as dinner for Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, WBC-signed gloves from boxing legends such as Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Gerry Cooney, a One With Life tequila package and a grand prize for a round-trip flight, accommodations and ringside seats to see Cody’s fight.

Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.

Raffle tickets are available at Dr. J’s with a limited amount left with the deadline at 6 p.m. Wednesday and the draw at 7 p.m. Cody will make a virtual appearance at the drawing to talk about his upcoming fight and the fundraiser according to Dr. J’s owner Addison Brown.

The two have been friends for roughly eight years and have supported each other through similar times.

“When he was looking for sponsorships throughout Peterborough, I reached out to him saying ‘I’ve been following you and growing up as an athlete, I’ve had a lot of support with the community and I wanted to sponsor you for the next fight,’” explained Brown. “We grew and developed a relationship. He helped me when I was going through some things about my brother and I did with his father.”

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Photos: Darling Insurance Hosts Sixth Annual Chili Challenge To Benefit The Nourish Project

Darling Insurance came to defend its title as they hosted the sixth annual Chili Challenge to benefit The Nourish Project at The Social Pub on Friday afternoon.

Brad Wood (left) and David Tuan Bui (right) winning the Pepto Bismol Chili Challenge trophy. The winning recipe was a maple bacon chili. Photo courtesy of Darling Insurance.

All subsequent photos by Samantha Bianco.

Six teams came and brought their own recipes to earn the ‘Chili Challenge’ title. The Social Pub, Darling Insurance, Team VanRahan, Peterborough Business + Social Club, Peterborough Humane Society and PTBOCanada were this year’s participants.

The public was invited and welcomed to try the chili flight, donate to the charity and voted for their top three teams.

The following are the standings of the competition:

1. PTBOCanada - 123 points

2. Team VanRahan - 90 points

3. Darling Insurance - 58 points

4. Peterborough Business + Social Club - 41 points

5. Peterborough Humane Society - 39 points

6. The Social Pub - 33 points

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