Fundraising and Events
When: November 5th – 7th, 2010
Where: Hamilton’s Red Hill
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
City Kidz™ Big Dream Banquet ~ Starz on ShermnaWhen: Thursday November 18th, 2010, Doors open at 6:00pm.
Where: Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Rd. Hamilton
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!
Other great community events that support City Kidz™: At City Kidz™ we are absolutely thrilled and amazed each year by the individuals and groups who 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 just a few of the events that have been initiated over the past few years.
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!
Comical Caricatures: On September 17, 2010, 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. For more information on this event or on Bruce and his Cartoons, check out this link! www.bruceoutridgeproductions.com
Fern Viola – Hoboken to Hamilton Concert: On September 19, 2010, 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 Sherman Playhouse Theatre (177 Sherman Ave N) 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.
Big City Life First Annual Fashion Show: Sept 25, 2010 at the Hamilton Place Studio. Doors open at 6:00pm and tickets cost $30.00 each. The night will showcase the community of Hamilton based on individuality and creativity, highlighting Hamilton’s models, designers, boutiques, make-up artists and hair stylists, photographers and dancers. All proceeds to benefit the City Kidz programs.
Fundraising Ideas: Hold a Charity Auction:
This is a variation on the party swap theme except that you sell your unwanted things to your friends and donate the proceeds to City Kidz. It will add an element of excitement and competitive fun as you and your friends go paddle-to-paddle over that coveted purse you’ve all had your eyes on!
