Fall 2007 Vol. 38 No. 2 *™

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a Great DayTeddy Bears’ Picnic, a Great Day

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DR. GOODBEAR GOLF CLASSIC

DR. GOODBEAR GOLF CLASSIC

LEAVING A LEGACY

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ONE MAN’S STORY

LEAVING A LEGACY

Hannah Ackland

I hope that you were all able to take full advantage of our beautiful Manitoba summer. It always seems to pass in the blink of an eye.

The team at the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba got summer off to a great start with the 21st Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. This annual event was a great success and little else is more

precious than the smiles and laughter seen and heard on that day. Thankfully, the clouds parted ways on that special Sunday and 55,000 of you came and enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day at Assiniboine Park. We thank you for that.

We would also like to acknowledge the committee, sponsors and volunteers of the Dr. Goodbear Golf Classic. This tournament celebrated 20 years this past June. In that time, this incredible group has raised over $1.4 million towards the special health care needs of children in Manitoba.

We are also incredibly lucky to have the support of corporations and groups who also organize and plan amazing golf tournaments in support of the Foundation. We wish to thank our friends at the BMO Bear’s Paw Golf Classic, the CanWest Steen Classic, MTS Invitational and so many others.

After a busy first quarter at the Foundation, staff and volunteers were able to slow down for a moment, but we have already hit the ground running as we plan and prepare for the numerous projects and events taking place through the fall and winter.

In this edition of Teddy News, you will be able to read about some of the events we are working on. From our Radiothon in Thompson to the Book Market Paperback Sale, it’s going to be another busy season for us. We hope to see you out at some of those events.

We know it is a busy time now that summer is ending and we settle back into our work routines and children prepare to head back to school. As you strap those backpacks, full of fresh new school supplies, on your little ones, please take a moment to reflect on those children who might not be as fortunate to be running out the door to school. They may be at Children’s Hospital because of an injury or illness.

At the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, our goal is to ensure that the hospital experience is made easier for the kids that have to be here. By funding programs that normalize extended hospital stays, and equipment that makes surgery less invasive, as one example, we are doing all that we can to support the special health care needs of children. We cannot, however, do it without you!

We wish to thank our many generous donors, supporters and volunteers…because children need us!

Sincerely,

Fiona Webster Mourant

President’s Message

Despite gloomy skies several days before, the clouds parted ways on Sunday, May 27 and the sun shone bright for the 55,000 kids, teddy bears and families who made their way to Assiniboine Park for the 21st Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

The smiles seen, laughter heard and health and safety information learned made the event an incredible success. Thank you to our many volunteers, sponsors and supporters for being a part of this special day.

Thank You Manitoba!

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TechnologyCangene CorporationCBC in ManitobaCFB ShiloChildhood Asthma

FoundationCIBCCoca-Cola Bottling

CompanyDairy Queen Canada Inc.Global TVGreat West Life, London

Life and Canada LifeHot 103Investors GroupLondon DrugsManitoba Health and

Healthy Child ManitobaManitoba HydroManitoba Public

Insurance

Big Bear Hugs to our sponsors:Manitoba Teachers’

SocietyMcDonald’s Restaurants

of CanadaMTS AllstreamPricewaterhouseCoopersQ94 FMQX 104.1RBC Financial GroupRE/MAXRotary Club of St. JamesSaputo FoodsShawSmith CarterStantecSt. Vital CentreTaylor McCaffrey

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Wal-MartWinnipeg Free Press

On Thursday, June 7, 2007 the 20th Annual Dr. Goodbear Golf Classic held at Glendale Golf and Country Club raised over $250,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. This brings the total raised over 20 years to more than $1.4 million!

“We are proud to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba,” said Tournament Co-Chair Jeff Rabb. “It is so important to us to know that we are making a real difference in the health care that children in Manitoba receive.” Despite cloudy skies, golfers came out and enjoyed a fun day out on the links.

“We do it all for the kids,” said Tournament Co-Chair Ian Rabb. “The sponsors, golfers and volunteers have helped make this event a continued success and we thank them for that.”

The Dr. Goodbear Golf Classic is an integral part of the Foundation’s

fundraising efforts. Money raised through the tournament funds vital programs and equipment at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital and pediatric research at the Manitoba Institute of Child Health.

Thank you to our major sponsors: Audis Canada Ltd. (Title Sponsor), Coast Wholesale Appliances (Platinum Sponsor), WOW! Hospitality Concepts (Diamond Sponsor), Paletta Group of Properties, The Golf Dome, Rona Home and Garden, Walton International Group Inc., Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd., Shaw, Birchwood Infiniti, Arctic Spas Manitoba.

20 Years of Making Miracles – Dr. Goodbear Golf Classic

Sarah, Sammy & Carolyn Currie

Emily Cho, Julia Beveridge and Caitlin Cho

Miraj SoniShveta Kshahnya

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The lives of children living with sickness or injuries will be positively impacted in many ways thanks to a legacy gift from Mr. Maurice (Moe) Kowalson.

Moe was a retired postal worker who lived a humble and full life. He served overseas in the army with the Canadian Postal Core, and upon returning to Canada, eventually became the Superintendent of Postal Carriers. Widowed for more than 30 years, Moe passed away at age 90 in December of 2006. He had no children of his own, but his name will live on thanks to his planned gift in support of the children of Manitoba.

In June of 2007, through the efforts of Moe’s life-long friend, Mr. Albert Olsen, five charities who support children in our province gathered together for a special celebration and presentation. Each charity was presented with a donation from the estate of Mr. Kowalson. The Children’s Hospital

Foundation was thankful to receive $100,000 in support of patient care programs at the Hospital. By taking the time to plan this gift in advance, he ensured that many children would benefit from his lifetime of hard work.

The Children’s Hospital Foundation is very grateful to supporters like Moe Kowalson who understand the importance of supporting child health care. Legacy gifts like Moe’s go a long way to make sure our children have access to the very best health care possible…because children need us!

For more information about planned gifts please contact the Children’s Hospital Foundation at 204.787.4061

Leaving A Legacy For Children

Remember when mom told you to eat your vegetables and go outside and play? Turns out mom was right! A healthy, active lifestyle may prevent your child from developing type 2 diabetes, a disease in which the body is not able to control blood sugar properly. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% of diabetes cases in adults and is becoming a growing concern among children and adolescents. Unlike Type 1 diabetes (formerly called Juvenile Diabetes), the body is able to produce insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar, but the body is desensitized to it. Lifestyle changes, if adhered to, are extremely effective in preventing and treating this condition.

Dr. Jonathan McGavock, a prominent researcher at the Manitoba Institute of Child Heath, is conducting a study to determine the underlying problems in the muscle and liver that lead to Type 2 diabetes in youth. The purpose of the study is to determine if children who develop Type 2 diabetes have changes in their muscle and liver fat that could explain why their blood sugar becomes elevated so rapidly. “We think that fat infiltration into these tissues blocks insulin’s action,” says McGavock. “By measuring the lipids in these tissues using a novel MRI technique that doesn’t involve needles, we may be able to detect some of the earliest risk

factors involved in the progression to Type 2 diabetes.” This information could help physicians target the highest risk children early on with the hopes of preventing them from developing this condition.

McGavock is also conducting a study to determine the impact of exercise training on muscle and liver metabolism in children considered at risk for Type 2 diabetes. The exercise training study compares the effectiveness of three different types of physical activity on diabetes risk factors; (1) Standard Canadian physical activity guidelines (30-60 minutes of general activity), (2) Structured moderate physical activity (walking, jogging or cycling at 70-80% of maximal heart rate) and (3) Vigorous physical activity (interval exercises three times per week with small bursts approaching maximal heart rates). According to McGavock, “we hope to understand the ideal ‘dose’ of activity that parents and teachers need to administer to reduce diabetes in adolescents.”

Matthew of Winnipeg is 14 years old and one of the first participants in the exercise training study. He meets up with Dr. McGavock and his team after school two or three times per week for 60-90 minutes of activity that includes cycling, racquetball and jogging.

Matthew’s mom was flicking through television channels one day when she landed on Shaw television’s piece about Dr. McGavock’s study at the Institute. “I heard, ‘Do you have a child age 13-18 who exercises less than 30 minutes a day and has a family history of diabetes?’ That caught my attention!” When Matthew was tested to see if he would be a good candidate to participate in the study, the blood tests revealed early markers of Type 2 diabetes. “I didn’t realize how important this study was until I saw Matthew’s results and understood how valuable it would be to us personally. I was shown what happens when the pancreas is not getting the insulin out- you could really see the early warning signs,” she said.

Since joining the study, Matthew has inspired both his mom and ten year-old brother to join him in the gym. “After a workout I feel tired but I guess that’s kinda normal,” says Matthew. He explains, “Exercising has helped me to run a lot more and a lot longer than I used to and yes, it is fun!” Is the whole family on the road to a healthier, active lifestyle when the study is over? “I’m going to continue exercising for sure, says Matthew –but probably not as intense!”

There are approximately 200 children in Manitoba currently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, with one new case being discovered each week. This number is projected to double by 2025 unless changes are made in childhood lifestyles.

Dr. McGavock is looking for 100 adolescents, 13-18 years of age to participate in the exercise training study. If you have a child who you feel may be at risk for diabetes, based on their lifestyle or family history and are interested in the study, please contact Dr. McGavock at 204.789.3591.

Eat Healthy. Be Active. Have Fun!

The Manitoba Institute of Child Health has formed a Clinical Research Unit (CRU) to provide support services to doctors who do pediatric research. New discoveries and advancements in child health are the results of pediatric research, but deciding whether to let your child participate in a research study or clinical trial is an important decision for parents and families.

The skilled and knowledgeable nurses at the CRU have experience in pediatric care and an appreciation of parents’ concerns. Recruitment is the first step in

building a relationship of trust between research staff and parents. “It is vital to ensure that parents understand the methods and procedures of a study,” says Cory Kress who is a recruitment nurse with the Unit. “The information needs to be clearly explained in easily understood language and parents need to feel comfortable asking questions. Participation is completely voluntary and parents should not feel coerced or pressured in any way. We appreciate the time parents and participants give listening to our recruitment nurses,

even if they ultimately decide not to participate in a study.”

The CRU is currently working on more than 20 studies involving children in the hospital and at various pediatricians’ clinics. Some of the studies include; examining the quality of life in children who have been newly diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis, childhood strokes and a new multi-national study, taking place in Australia, New Zealand and Canada that investigates whole-body cooling for infants born with possible brain injuries. The CRU is also working with local pediatricians’ offices on three vaccine studies.

To find out more about child health research being conducted at the Clinical Research Unit, call 204.789.3206 or visit the web at www.mich.ca. Link to the brochure SHOULD MY CHILD PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY?

Would You Allow Your Child To Participate?

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Thank You to the Following for their Generous Birthday

DonationGrace Ginakes

Brayden Tumber Georgia Crymble

Josh Kulbisky Liam Beniac

Kyla Friesen

. . . because children need us !

Kids Helping KidsNot a month goes by that the Foundation does not get a visit from very generous kids who have taken the time to visit with us and leave a gift for kids in the hospital. From lemonade stand proceeds to giving away personal birthday presents, the Foundation feels very lucky to be able to share these gifts with kids that need them most.

DirectWest Presentation from left to right. Rob Vitter –Regional Sales Manager. Rodolfo Roscuata –Advertising Consultant. Brent Coad –Regional Sales Manager. Lesia Sianchuk –Executive Director Children’s Hospital Foundation

Ewald Boschmann, Chair of the Executive Board for the 2007 All Charities Campaign presents Ana Schor, Community Development Coordinator of Children’s Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $44,000.

Nicole & Sarah Vandermeulen, Alexandria Bos Andrea Mandzuk

Foundation Executive Director Lesia Sianchuk accepts a generous donation of $3,200 from the Immanuel Pentecostal Church. Located in Linden Woods, the community took up a donation for the Children’s Hospital during this year’s annual Easter Drama Musical.

Bear hugs to Fort Richmond Collegiate who raised over $2,800 dollars for Children’s Hospital at Run the 5ive, a 5km run’/walk event held Saturday, May 26th , 2007

Under a sunny sky and the lush backdrop of the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, the 16th Annual Bear’s Paw Golf Classic was held on Friday, June 1st and raised almost $30,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Since 1987, the BMO Financial Group and its’ employees have been major supporters of the Foundation through various fundraising efforts and have raised more than $1 million for equipment and programs at the Hospital.

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Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles – Bigger and Stronger Every Year!

The 3rd annual Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles- in support of the Foundation took place Sunday, June 10 on a bright, beautiful day at St. Vital Park. This annual event, which began two years ago in Winnipeg and three years ago nationally, has now spread to 12 cities nationwide. It was a great day with fantastic entertainment, great food, many smiles and much laughter. We wish to thank all Wal-Mart associates, sponsors, management, volunteers and walkers for their generous support at this great event.

Children’s Miracle Network Update

RE/MAX Golf Tournament

The 16th annual RE/MAX Golf Tournament was held June 20, 2007 at Rossmere Golf and Country Club. It was a wonderful day raising more than $40,000! This is astounding and a record for this golf tournament. These funds will contribute to the $150,000 goal that RE/MAX has pledged for this year towards purchasing much needed equipment that will aid in pain control for children post surgically. RE/MAX is going to purchase 25 PCA pumps – one for each bed on the surgical unit at Children’s Hospital.

Winnipeg Radiothon Pizza Party!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors during the 2007 Winnipeg Radiothon, children in the hospital enjoyed an exciting afternoon of great food and a performance by a very special guest…Fred Penner.

Many children and families gathered in the Playroom to enjoy pizza from Mona Lisa Restaurant and sing along to Fred Penner hits, including ‘The Cat Came Back’

On Thursday, August 9, Dairy Queen Canada celebrated its annual national fundraising event, Miracle Treat Day. On this special day, proceeds from every Blizzard sold across Canada benefited Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals and foundations. Thanks to all who purchased a Blizzard! Funds raised locally stay in Manitoba and support equipment and programs at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital and pediatric research at the Manitoba Institute of Child Health. Huge thanks to DQ operators, staff and our celebrity volunteers for being such an important part of that day.

Giving Has Never Tasted So Sweet! Red River Century Ride for Diabetes

On Sunday, July 29, bike riders united in support of the Foundation ...and raised more than $14,000.

The Red River Century Ride for Diabetes brought out cyclists of all levels. The Ride began on Henderson Highway following a beautiful, scenic route consisting of gently rolling terrain with river on one side and gorgeous properties on the other, all in support of the special health care needs of children.

Through registration fees and pledge collection, riders made a difference in the lives of the sick kids treated at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital each year. This includes support for programs for young people living with diabetes, as well as medical research into this disease.

This event was organized by Olympia Cycle and Ski at 326 St. Mary’s Road. The Foundation wishes to thank Brian Burke and Carol Lezack for their hard work and incredible support. Huge bear hugs to all of you who came out and took part in this great event!

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Benefactors$20,000 - $49,999 All Charities CampaignWinnipeg Free Press Tuner Car

Champions $10,000 - $19,999DirectWest Canada IncRed River Century Ride for Diabetes

Builders $5,000-$9,999PartyLite

Friends $1,000 - $4,9997-Eleven Canada IncCargill LimitedCIBC Wood Gundy Citizens on PatrolCollege Pro PaintersDairy Farmers of ManitobaFort Richmond Collegiate - Run the 5iveHBC Foundation Maxim Transpot Employee FundPanache Model & Talent AgencyPillar to Post Sanshin Tae Kwon Do AcademyThe Mobile Maitre D’

Volunteer Enrichment Group-Baldur Personal Care Home

Whitemouth SchoolWindow WonderlandWintrakThe YM Inc

Supporters $100+ACC Rummage Sale committeeAlexandria Bos & Nicole VandermeulenBird’s Hill Elementary SchoolCanadian Postmasters & Assitants AssocCarman Elementary SchoolCollege Jeanne SauveCountrified City Slickers Dance ClubCristina NoweDr. D. W. Penner SchoolFort Garry Chapter #17,

Order of the Eastern StarGateway Recreation Nursery SchoolGlobe CinemaGreat Finds (Laurie Carey)Greek Orthodox Ladies

Philoptochos SocietyHealth Science Centre Employee

ContributionsHugh Wardrop

IG Matching Gift ProgramJena WestJohn Henderson SchoolKraus DistributionKyla FriesenLinden Meadows SchoolMeadows West SchoolNathan or Kristie WiebeNicolett InnO. V. Jewitt SchoolOld Navy St. VitalOut of Hand GiftsProgress Rail Canada CorporationRegent Park SchoolRoyal LePage –

Advantage Realty - SteinbachRoyal LePage Relocation SolutionsSansome SchoolShamrock SchoolSherilynn FriesenSt. James Anglican ChurchSt. Norbert CollegiateThunderbird BowlTruServVolunteer Enrichment GroupWhitemouth SchoolWintrak

Bear Hugs

A special Bear Hug goes out to the following businesses, groups and individuals for helping make miracles happen for children. Funds have been raised through a variety of special events such as coin collections, golf tournaments, sporting events, birthdays, corporate donations and employee contributions. Each and every donation ensures that we provide the best possible health care to children now and in the future.

HonourariumsDonations are made to the Foundation in the form of honorariums, or to commemorate special occasions and important milestones. From April 2007 to July 2007, the Foundation received donations in honour of the following:

Cameron ArmstrongKevin BurnsJulia CantafioMrs. Pat CharadDr. and Mrs. Victor

ChernickMeredith CummingsMichael DiBiaseJoseph DiBiaseMr. Michael DowJason Elliot and Robin

DucasShayla FinkKyla FriesenEdgar and Dayana

JimenezMr. Ethan LagadiMr. Barry and

Mrs. Rosalie MacKayMr. Allan Moon

Chet MourantMr. John MyersJack OffmanMr. Jeff RabbMr. and Mrs. M. RuscettaMs. Poly ShinkarikMs. Jane SmithStaff at Meadows

West SchoolMr. and Mrs. SwirskyMr. and Mrs.

Jeff ThompsonMr. Jeremy TraverseCarolyn WawinPaul and Reena WeisznerLuke WiebeMr. Alan Young

Gifts to RememberDonations are made to the Foundation in the form of memorial gifts. From April 2007 to July 2007, the Foundation received donations in honour of the following:

Jose AlvesAsdis AndersonDr. Ravelo ArgamasoEffie ArmstrongLes BakeAnna (Ann) May BowesBaby Alex Edward BoykoChristina Mary BremnerMason Carter BroeskyHilda BrydonMr. Glenn CampbellHarry ChmeliukSu Yen ChoyMrs. P. CousineauMuriel Alberta Davis

Sean Ian DelaneyTimothy DolskiDainah DraperMrs. Margaret

(Nancy) DunlopMr. Bryan EidseRachael EricksonCarmaria Joy FavellMr. Wilhelm (Willi) FidaBaby Ann FisherMr. Jack GilmanNathan John GrayMrs. Pauline GrayReginald Joel Haddad

Reginald (Reg) John Andrew Harris

Eileen Eva-Marie HenaultHenry Franklin HoeppnerDr. Roger JamesStephan T. JohnsonMr. Harry Louis JuddAshley Ann KaisarisB. K. KaulKaylan’s Fund For ToysJoseph Roland LambertFlora Estella LangtonMr. Ted LawGerald Ryan LoewenWesley Douglas Love

Floyd E. LovelaceMr. Donald J. LugtigMargaret Rae MacDonaldEdward MalkoskeDorothy MartinWilliam MasnykLori McGregorTanis T. MenloveWilliam (Bill) Ralph OgilvieCharles John ParsonsonAdella Aurore PlanteMrs. Antoinette RichardEvelyn May RobinsonAlexander (Alex) Colin RodierRosie Rubiletz

Baby Marita RueckertAllyson Lee SahulkaBaby Anabelle

Maria Delaine SariaMrs. Margaret SemrickJohn Douglas

(Doug) SherwoodMrs. Sophie ShuturmaMary SojaSophie E. SolomchukJessie Maria SteevesDr. Sam SteinbergMarie StuebingMr. Vaughan TattersallMrs. Hilda A. Treslove

Amy TyeJuliana Van RynSteven VermeireJohn Stephen WachnianWilliam (Bill)

Arthur Richard WheelerGyta WolchokMr. Jack WolodarskyEdward George WongMadison Lottie WotherspoonMr. Joseph YurkowskiCody John Zankowski

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Upcoming Events Calendar 2007A portion of all proceeds from these events are donated to the Foundation

September 4 The Nearly New Shop re-opens with new stock. The Shop, operated by the McKinnon Guild, is located at 961 Portage Avenue. Donations of clothing, toys and household items are always welcome.

September 9 Investors Group Walk/Run for Children. Join us for the 2nd Annual Investors Group Walk/Run for Children in support of the Foundation. Lace up your sneakers and take part in the 5K Timex #11 Provincial Championship, 10K run or the 3K walk/run. There will be prize draws, a pancake breakfast, entertainment, awards ceremony and refreshments. Please visit http://www.investorsgroupwalkrun.com for more information.

October 11 Manitoba Institute of Child Health Research. 3rd Annual Research Day, Thursday, October 11, 2007. Please visit www.mich.ca for more information.

October 12-14 Canada’s Crop for Kids Expo. Mark your calendars and register for Canada’s Crop for Kids Expo. A fee of $105 includes 28 hours of cropping, 4 make and takes, 3 meals, 2 snacks, goodie bags, door prizes. For more information and to register, visit http://www.csc4k.com/winnipeg/index.php

October 18-20 Children’s Hospital Book Market Paperback Sale. Join us once again for the Book Market Paperback Sale at St.Vital Centre. As always, book lovers will find thousands of books to choose from in more than 30 different categories.

October 19-20 Children’s Miracle Radiothon, Thompson. Join us on 610 CHTM for an inspiring two days full of stories from children and families who have been touched by Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. This Radiothon will touch you and remind you about the importance of donating to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

Published by the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

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CE501-840 Sherbrook St Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1

P: 787-4000 F: 787-4114

Fiona Webster Mourant – Board President Lesia Sianchuk – Executive Director

Amber Saleem – Editor Sonja Wermann – Designer

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CIBC’s 2nd Annual Barnyard Buddies Campaign was a great success raising $27,500 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

Through the entire month of May, CIBC branches across Manitoba sold these cute, cuddly creatures in support equipment and programs at Children’s Hospital.

“The Children’s Hospital Foundation is delighted to be partnering with CIBC,” said Patti Smith, Development Manager. “The commitment of CIBC staff and their clients to our cause is making a real difference in the care that children in Manitoba are receiving.”

Thank you CIBC for helping make miracle happen for kids!

Thank You CIBC!