EVENTS

Prairie Dog Central is recognized as our 2024 major third party donor. Their staff, along with an amazing group of volunteers, ensures every train ride is a lot of fun and an experience you will not forget. We are very fortunate indeed to have been chosen as their major charity for many years now. Please support their efforts and prepare to empty your pockets when the gunslingers come aboard!

LEFT: Val from Helping Hands accepting 2024 cheque from PDC. RIGHT: The train robbers who ruthlessly take your money (disguised here as civilians).

• We were chosen as the February charity of the I Am Love Project run by Amy Tung. We enjoyed working with them as they hosted their Falling In Love with Yourself event on February 23, 2020 at Jim Pattison Subaru South, 55 Fultz Boulevard, a great venue so thanks for that!
  
  We had a 30-minute Zumba workout with Yvonne Bayer-Cheung to warm us up, and a workshop on what does it take to give ourselves a bit of love and guidance in this busy world.
  
  Thanks to all who supported the event and to those who purchased a crystal intention bracelet made especially for us. The I Am Love Project chain of love has no beginning, and no ending; it is through love that we inspire, empower and ultimately create change.

• Our Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast held on October 5, 2019 was a huge success! Many thanks to those who came to support us and eat pancakes and bacon on a very rainy morning. Congratulations to our Silent Auction Winners and a special thank you to our donors of some amazing prizes: The Bra Bar & Panterie, Fillmore Riley LLP, South Beach Casino & Resort, Jim Gauthier Chevrolet, Myers Norris Penny (MNP), Wayne & Jackie Lusk, Gardewine, Ernst & Young (EY), Finley Family, Emergent Biosolutions, Saikel Indoor Cycle Studio, Winnipeg Jets/True North, GoodLife Fitness on Grant, Manitoba Children's Museum, Fort Whyte Alive Centre, The Keg, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Thunder Rapids Amusement Park, Time Lapse Escape Rooms, DOM Auto Repair, Assiniboine Park, Coronation Bowling Lanes, Scentsy and the board members of Helping Hands.

• The Bartender’s Delight Raffle Draw was held on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Thanks to all who supported us!

• The Fine Wine Raffle Draw was held on October 15, 2016. Thanks to all who bought raffle tickets. A special Thank You to The Winehouse for their support! Please now support them when purchasing your wine and extras! They are located at 110 - 1600 Kenaston Boulevard just north of Costco in Kenaston Commons.

• The Rumor’s Comedy Club fundraisers held since 2015 were huge successes! We hope to continue holding these so stay tuned to our website for future dates. Thanks to all who supported us! A special thank you to 4imprint for providing the free prizes for the 2016 event.
• The Fall Fashion Show held at Nygard on Kenaston Boulevard in September 2015 was a huge success! Thanks to all who bought tickets to support this fundraiser and to MCs Beau and Heather of BOB 99.9FM. Our 12 models looked amazing in Nygard attire. Congratulations to the silent auction winners and the winner of the Nygard Unlock The New You Key Contest.
  
  

• The winner of our WestJet ticket raffle draw in 2015 for the Gift of Flight – a Trip for 2 Anywhere WestJet flies (on regularly scheduled flights) was Erin White. Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets!
  



Helping Hands President Val Poole presenting WestJet travel voucher to winner Erin White and her husband Dan.

• Thank you to all who participated in the Yin Yoga fundraiser on June 10, 2012 and to Yoga Centre Winnipeg for the kind donation of their space for this event.
• We held Pink for Prescriptions on July 19 and 20, 2011 and at the Rocky Mountain Soap Company Winnipeg Women's Run on August 21, 2011. Thank you for showing your support for Helping Hands by booking your appointment for a pink hair extension. For more information, please visit the Pink for Prescriptions page.
• Our fourth annual DANCIN’ FOR DOLLAR$ event was held in March 2010.
• A raffle sponsored by VIA Rail was held in March 2010.
• “Al-a-ka-Blues,” a night of magic, comedy and blues, was held in October 2009.

THIRD PARTY FUNDRAISERS

• Thanks to all who willingly emptied their pockets when their trains were robbed by gunmen on horses as part of the Great Train Robbery on the Prairie Dog Central since 2016. Visit their website to check out the dates you can support us this year.
  

   

  LEFT: Wayne and Carla from Helping Hands accepting cheque from PDCR. RIGHT: Wayne accepting cheque from PDCR.

• Leona Waldner, RMT, CLT, has been running fundraisers for us since 2020 where she works at Bodylogic Wellness Centre in Winnipeg. Thanks very much, Leona!
• Helping Hooves Manitoba chose us as their charity recipient from 2012-2019. Pam Glover did an amazing job and we wish her all the best as she moves to be closer to her family! Thanks to her horse riding and community friends who supported us through Pam's trail rides, craft sales and her booth at the Richer Rodeo, as well as through their own events. For the accompanying article on Helping Hooves in the Dawson Trail Dispatch, please click here.
• Octavia Women’s Choir from Selkirk held a fundraiser event in 2018 and raised much needed funds for our clients. Thank you!
• BOB 99.9 FM morning show - In 2014 and 2015 Heather and Beau raised $1,160 for us, partnering with Park & Buzz jewellers. Thank you!
• Terri Lucyk organized plant sales through Glenlea Greenhouses on our behalf in 2015 and 2016. Thanks Terri!
• In 2015, Stacey and Christa raised funds for us from Scentsy and My Color by Amber. In 2016, they were joined by Ashley of Norwex, Vicki of Pure Romance and Tina of Pampered Chef. Christa and Tina also donated from the GWL Holiday Bazaar sales. HUB International graciously matched some of the donations both years. Stacey and Christa once again raised money for us in 2017. Thank you to all!
• September 17 - 23, 2012 - MLCC chose us as one of the 2012 charities for their “Donate-A-Dollar” fundraiser. Thank you for your overwhelming support!
• During the month of June 2012, as Part of their Community Connection “Fun” Raiser program, Salisbury House donated 20% of all the Monday and Thursday food bills that were attached to their letter.
• In April, May and June, 2012, Helping Hooves organized many events including a Tack Sale and Flea Market, with proceeds from all donated to us.
• An Amateur Burlesque Show Fundraiser was held on December 11, 2011.
• The third annual Rocky Mountain Soap Company Winnipeg Women's Run was held on Sunday, August 21, 2011. T-shirts were sold with all proceeds going to Helping Hands.
• The second annual Rocky Mountain Soap Company Winnipeg Women's Run was held in August 2010.
• Manitoba Prairie Quilters organized Quilt Reflections in 2008.