The Living Pink Balloon http://livingpinkballoon.org In Support of the SickKids Foundation - Brain and Behaviour Research Tue, 01 May 2012 23:57:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 We’re Doing The Happy http://livingpinkballoon.org/2012/05/were-doing-the-happy/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2012/05/were-doing-the-happy/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:57:30 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=394 On May 19th, purchase a Cupcake or a Baker’s Dozen in support of the 4th Annual Living Pink Balloon. Locations are being finalized. More to come…

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2012/05/were-doing-the-happy/feed/ 0 Third Annual Living Pink Balloon Brings In More Than $6,000 For The SickKids Foundation http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/09/third-annual-living-pink-balloon-brings-in-more-than-6000-for-the-sickkids-foundation/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/09/third-annual-living-pink-balloon-brings-in-more-than-6000-for-the-sickkids-foundation/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:03:45 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=313 Continue reading →]]> Living Pink Balloon 2011It was a beautiful day in Alderville as organizers hosted the Third Annual Living Pink Balloon on Saturday, September 10th. About 150 people, all wearing pink t-shirts formed a human balloon. The event was held at the Alderville First Nation Ball Diamond and raised over $6,000. In the past 3 years, the Living Pink Balloon has raised more than $24,000 for the SickKids Foundation for the Brain and Behaviour Research Centre. Things were a little different this year as participants were encouraged to collect pledges from their friends, family and neighbours. The top Adult pledge earner was Wade Gray who raised $585 by taking pledges to cut his hair. Gray cut off more than a foot of his hair through the Scissor’s Edge, Alderville First Nation, which will be donated to Locks of Love. The top Child pledge earners were; Emma Gray who raised $175 and won an iPod Nano, Alex Tinney, who raised $705 and won a bike and Brenna Crowe, who raised $735 and won an iPod Touch. Crowe is one of the children in the Alderville area who has benefitted from the work of SickKids Hospital. She is has been receiving treatment for a brain tumour (Craniopharyngioma) since she was 3 years old. The Indian River Reptile Zoo was on hand to perform their Reptile Show. Loonie Lane featured Bouncing Castles, Face Painting, Popcorn, Sno Cones, and Toenail Painting. The North Hastings Offroad Club was also on hand to offer rides to kids. Owasco VW in Ajax held a raffle for the rental of a VW Beetle for a weekend, which was won by Fred Pelletier. Brad Crowe was giving wagon rides and Emily MacKenzie was offering horseback rides. The Crowe family also brough out a pair of Stock race cars for display. The Living Pink Balloon will continue next year in September. Merchandise is also available for purchase year-round at http://livingpinkballoon.org. About The Living Pink Balloon In this small community, the children of two families have been involved with Toronto?s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Hollie Gray suffered a fatal brain aneurysm, which was originally diagnosed as a brain tumour. The Brenna Crowe is receiving ongoing treatment for a brain tumour (craniopharyngioma). Like so many families and communities, SickKids has offered world-class comfort and care in times of great stress and desperation. This committee has been formed to help give back in a small way to the compassionate care offered by SickKids Our hope is to form a Living Pink Balloon with the idea of gathering people wearing pink t-shirts as a symbol of solidarity in support of SickKids foundation and brain and behavior research. This concept is based on the idea of the living Green Ribbon created by the Trillium Foundation (gift of life organ donation).

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/09/third-annual-living-pink-balloon-brings-in-more-than-6000-for-the-sickkids-foundation/feed/ 0 Download Pledge Forms Here http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/07/download-pledge-forms-here/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/07/download-pledge-forms-here/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:07:45 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=299 Download the Adult Pledge Form Here.

Download the Youth Pledge Form Here.

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/07/download-pledge-forms-here/feed/ 0 Details of the Third Annual Living Pink Balloon http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/05/details-of-the-third-annual-living-pink-balloon/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/05/details-of-the-third-annual-living-pink-balloon/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 00:08:04 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=284 Continue reading →]]> Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Alderville First Nation Ball Diamond, 5555 Minnetonka Road

Opening Ceremony – 9:00am

Sign-In – 10:30am – 1:00pm

Living Pink Balloon Formed @ 1:30pm SHARP!

Prizes, Draws, BBQ
Plenty of activities for kids.

To download a copy of the pledge form, visit our website at www.livingpinkballoon.org

Please have pledge forms handed in no later than August 20th, 2011.

Participants with $25.00 in pledges receive a shirt (picked up at the event)
All participants with $100.00 in pledges will win a hooded sweatshirt.

Top youth (under 18) pledgers  have the chance to win:

1st Prize:
iPod Touch

2nd Prize:
Bike

3rd Prize:
iPod Nano

To become a sponsor or for more information on the Living Pink Balloon please contact:

Tanya Gray
Lead Co-Ordinator
tanya002@xplornet.com

As a symbol of solidarity, in support of SickKids Foundation and Brain and Behaviour research. This concept is based on the idea of the Living Green Ribbo created by the Trillium Foundation (Gift of Life Organ Donation).

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/05/details-of-the-third-annual-living-pink-balloon/feed/ 0 Fundraising Events For The Living Pink Balloon http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/05/fundraising-events-for-the-living-pink-balloon/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/05/fundraising-events-for-the-living-pink-balloon/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 23:49:50 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=281 Continue reading →]]> Yard Sale Fundraiser

There will be a yard sale at 5720 Roseneath landing Road, on Saturday May 14th from 8 am – 4 pm, with all proceeds donated to the Living Pink Balloon. If you have anything to donate please leave us a message.. Bring a friend or 10 !

Golf Tournament

It is going to be a great day to get out and spend some time with family and friends while helping out a great Cause!

The cost of the event is $60.00 per person this includes 9 holes of golf a steak dinner and a gift! The format is a 4 person scramble.

If you are interested please contact me as soon as possible with your team of 4 because space is limited!!! Registration is due on or before June 17th!!

Kristy Barlow
905-352-3010 or email kbarlow9@hotmail.com

This was posted to get the word out! So in order to sign up you must contact me to recieve your sign up sheet!

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/05/fundraising-events-for-the-living-pink-balloon/feed/ 0 Date For The 3rd Living Pink Balloon Set. Volunteers Needed http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/02/date-for-the-3rd-living-pink-balloon-set-volunteers-needed/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/02/date-for-the-3rd-living-pink-balloon-set-volunteers-needed/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:54:52 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=153 ?3rd Annual Living Pink Balloon Is September 10th 2011. Still Looking for more volunteers to help out. Leave a message below and one of the committee members will be in contact. Thank You to everyone for all your support !

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2011/02/date-for-the-3rd-living-pink-balloon-set-volunteers-needed/feed/ 0 Check Out Our New Video http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/08/check-out-our-new-video/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/08/check-out-our-new-video/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:37:53 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=148 Check out our new YouTube Video

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/08/check-out-our-new-video/feed/ 1 The Boutique Is Open For Business http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/08/the-boutique-is-open-for-business/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/08/the-boutique-is-open-for-business/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:29:20 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=142 The Living Pink Balloon’s Boutique is now open. You can browse and order our merchandise. You can also pay for purchases online securely using PayPal. The great thing is, you don’t need to have a PayPal Account to make purchases.

]]> http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/08/the-boutique-is-open-for-business/feed/ 1 What’s New At The LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/04/whats-new-at-the-lpb/ http://livingpinkballoon.org/2010/04/whats-new-at-the-lpb/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:16:12 +0000 LPB http://livingpinkballoon.org/?p=39 We’ll be putting upcoming news and events for the Living Pink Balloon in here.

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