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Keeping Winnipeg Warm
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KEEPING WINNIPEG WARM: Bob Simmons (right), 80, a member of the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg (MB),tries on one of the thousands of winter coats he has collected through the 'Parkas for the Penniless' campaign.
(Photo: Marc Gallant, Winnipeg Free Press)
Warm at heart
Winnipeg Free Press
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Page: N1
Section: Community
Byline: Michael Marshall
SOME things were just meant to be. Such as *Bob* *Simmons* being born on the same day that the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg was formed 81 years ago, and how Simmons has now become the recognizable face of the service organization, by appearing on local television in support of the club's Parkas for the Penniless program.
"People often come up to me and say, 'Hey, I saw you on TV,'" he laughs.
The modest Simmons admits to being unsure about whether or not he enjoys the attention, but he does like the attention that the community-based program and, by extension, the Kinsmen themselves receive.
The Parkas for the Penniless program, which was launched in 1999, works toward supplying needy Winnipeggers with the necessary outerwear for Manitoba's harsh winters. It does so by collecting donations of coats, scarves, gloves and mittens from the general public, bundling them up and delivering them to approximately 20 different social agencies in the city who then distribute them to needy families and individuals.
"We give out about 3,000 parkas per year, on average," declares Simmons.
The Kinsmen's biggest partner in the operation is the Winnipeg Police Service, which got on board in 2001. The Winnipeg Police Service's community policng offices are used as drop-off points for those who wish to donate to the program.
Simmons says that members of the Kinsmen Club then go around to each of the police stations and pick up the donations throughout the program's run, which is usually from early December until late March.
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Special Olympics Manitoba Kinsmen Winter Games
Address:
402 - 200 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4M2
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Special Olympics Manitoba and the Winnipeg Region are proud to announce that the annual 2005 Provincial Special Olympics Manitoba Winnipeg Winter Games will be taking place again at St. John’s Ravenscourt on Saturday, February 5th . It takes numerous volunteers in various roles to assist in the success of the competition and could not be possible without your help.
Ensuring that you are well prepared for the day is our commitment to you, so we are requiring that all new volunteers attend a volunteer orientation on Thursday, February 3rd, 2005. The evening will include information about Special Olympics Manitoba and all the technical details you will need to know about your position as a volunteer. Refreshments will be provided.
All the details on the orientation are attached. A volunteer registration form is also included. Please complete the form and either mail to the SOM office or bring it with you to orientation. Please RSVP to Erica Weshnoweski by January 27th.
We thank you again for volunteering with the Winnipeg Winter Games and look forward to seeing you at the orientation on February 3!
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Team Diabetes Fundraiser
Address:
Canadian Diabetes Association
National Life Building
1400-522 University AVE
Toronto ON M5G 2R5
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The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg is proud to sponsor Guy Madill in his fundraising efforts for Team Diabetes 2005 City of Rome Marathon.
To date, Guy Madill has raised over $1500 through his own fundraising efforts. We are committed to match the funds he has raised until he has reached his goal of $5500.
Guy Madill's next fundraiser will be for tickets to Rumors Comedy Club on Wednesday, January 26th 2005 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 each, and are available to purchase at our Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo office at (204) 233-6365.
If you would like to make an online donation to Guy Madill, please visit the Team Diabetes website at http://www.teamdiabetes.ca and click on the "Pledge Now" link on the right side of the web page.
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Manta Swim Club
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The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg has participated in Operation Red Nose in the 2004/2005 holiday season, in participation with the Manta Swim Club. All donations we received through Operation Red Nose were to raise funds for the Manta Swim Club. In addition to these funds, we have donated an addition $300 to them.
The Manta Swim Club is a non-profit organization. The purpose of Manta is to provide an opportunity for youth in the city of Winnipeg to participate in the fun and challenging sport of swimming.
The Manta swim club is extremely proud to be involved in our community. Manta is proud to offer Operation Red Nose / Nez Rouge to the residents of Winnipeg. They are also involved in many other activities including: cleanup at the Red River Exhibition, annual participation in the Terry Fox Run and many more.
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Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund
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National Office
170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario
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The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg has donated $20,000 towards the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund.
Kin Canada has made an open call out to all Kinsmen and Kinette clubs across Canada to donate to the Red Cross in this time of need. Our donation was made through Kin Canada to the Red Cross Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief fund.
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