July 2026 Issue Out Now

By Kathryn McBurney

It is always amazing to see grandparents and kids making an impact in the lives of other children. I am inspired to hear about how families are helping build the next generation of philanthropists with initiatives to raise funds for Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation.

There are so many fun ways to create Events with Impact, like the Simister family who run a lemonade stand every summer and raise around $1,000 each time, or “Bicycle Bob”, an 81-year-old cyclist who raises over $7,000 with his annual ride for rehabilitation, or the Allen family who sell pumpkins from their farm in Carmen and have raised more than $45,000 since they started!

These fundraisers support children with disabilities who require ongoing services, adaptive equipment, and inclusive programs – programs like summer camps that pair each child with a 1:1 support worker to give swimming, music and activity experiences tailored to each child’s disability or medical need.

You can support children and youth with disabilities this summer through a variety of options like bake sales, yard sales, sports events or fun runs, a community BBQ, or some other great idea you have!

To help get you started, here are four easy steps:

1. Brainstorm and set goals – determine a date, time, location and the fundraising goal so supporters know how much to support you!

2. Tell us about your fundraiser and the details above – simply email monique@crf.mb.ca or call (204) 258-6700 so we can help with further planning or promotion ideas.

3. Promote, promote, promote! Have fun making posters for community centres or set up event notices on your social media to spread interest in your community!

4. Fundraise away! And please share your photos with us via email, or on social media tagging us @childrensrehab so we can interact with your great event!

Every community fundraiser fosters inclusion and community connection! Learn more about how you can support kids through Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation at crf.mb.ca/fundraise

With gratitude!

Kathryn McBurney is the Executive Director of Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, CRF.MB.CA