Fundraising and Events
There are many events through out the year that promote City Kidz™ and raise support. We are continually thrilled and amazed each year by the individuals and groups who take part and even decide to take on their own fundraising initiatives to support the work of City Kidz™. Whether it’s raising funds, awareness, or both, we are grateful for the support each event brings to the children of City Kidz™. Below we have listed upcoming signature City Kidz events along with partnership and 3rd party events that raise awareness and support for City Kidz.
Think you might be interested in running your own event for City Kidz™? Be sure to contact our event staff so they can lend you a hand and cheer you on!
Signature and Partnership Events
November 5th-7th
@ Red Hill Valley Pkwy & Confederation Park
The race dates for 2010 have been set for November 5th to 7th. The marathon course proved to be fast, it has now been ranked as the #1 fastest Boston Marathon qualifying course in Canada! The run will be once again on the new Red Hill Valley Parkway, finishing along the gorgeous waterfront trail into Confederation Park.
Josephat Ongeri two time winner of the Road2Hope Marathon set a personal best of 2:15:51 in 2009′s race, and feels it is a very fast course, and plans on returning this year to defend his title. Registration opens in March, and the beautiful waterfront 5K & 10K events along with the #1 Boston Qualifier course in Canada should attract many participants. In order to keep the high standards that runners expect registration is limited to 4,000 participants. This year we will be featuring the 1KM Kids halloween costume run! Kids will be able to join with local team mascots as they run for fun! Plus a prize for the best costume (children 12 & under only). Not only is this is one of the best marathon events in the country, all proceeds will go to benefit The Joy & Hope of Haiti and City Kidz™. Plan now to attend! For all the amazing details visit www.road2hope.ca
November 18th
@
Carmen's Banquet Centre
Big Dream Banquet “Starz on Sherman”
Be sure to save the date for our 17th annual fundraising dinner, complete with live and silent auction! You will be inspired by the uplifting stories from our kids, and motivated to become involved after hearing directly from our Founder and Executive Director on the vision for the future. With over 900 in attendance each year, this event is not to be missed!
Great stories, great food, great cause and we promise to have you out the door by 9:15!
November 18th
Gift of Christmas Launch
Annual Gift of Christmas
3rd Party Events
September 17th
@ Oakville Art Society
Cartoonist Bruce Outridge is holding a fundraiser for City Kidz Child Sponsorship Program by creating caricatures for willing participants. Held at the Oakville Art Society from 7-10pm.
September 19th
Fern Viola – Hoboken to Hamilton Concert
@ Playhouse Theatre (177 Sherman Ave N)
We invite you to join us on this special evening, along with over 450 friends, to enjoy a Sinatra inspired program performed by the legendary Hamiltonian, Fern Viola. Coming along side him in this program will be be the Matt Kennedy Trio, Gary Santucci, Glen Mallory and Serena Payton. The concert will be held at the Playhouse Theatre at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by calling Rita at 905 528-2891 or cupidorealty@bellnet.ca. All proceeds will go to support City Kidz and the MS Society of Hamilton.
September 25th
Big City Life Fashion Show
Big City Life will be hosting the First Annual Fashion Show at the Hamilton Place Studio. All proceeds to benefit the City Kidz programs! Click here for full details.
