Terriers go pink
The Yorkton Terriers went pink to raise money to help fight cancer.
Each team member wore a jersey bearing the name of someone who had to combat cancer, and a silent auction, jersey sales and a portion of ticket sales went to raise $7,526.50 for Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer and the Health Foundation.
Photo, from the left: Greg Ottenbreit, Health Foundation Executive Director Ross Fisher, Leone Ottenbreit and Ryan Kormos of the Terriers.
Recent news
Education awards presented to staff
TD Bank Financial Group and The Health Foundation announced the recipients of the Fall Education Awards for 2018. Applications are considered twice each year and awards are given each spring and fall.
Twenty-five successful applicants received $27,185.50 this past fall. In total there were 40 successful applicants in 2018, and awards presented during the year totaled $40,900.
Annually, The Health Foundation and TD Bank award at least $24,000 a year to help further the training and education of healthcare staff in east central Saskatchewan. TD Bank contributes $12,000 annually to fund 50% of the awards.
Our events
Airwaves for Health
The 13th annual GX94 and FOX FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon will be held in April. Harvard Broadcasting covers all of the costs of the radiothon, so 100% of donations go toward buying medical equipment.
Charity Golf Classic
The annual Charity Golf Classic is held at Deer Park Golf Course in Yorkton in June. Golfers and sponsors raise money to buy medical equipment for facilities in the region.
Rhythm 'n Ribs
The third barbeque and music festival is held in late July at the Exhibition Grounds in Yorkton. It is a free and family-friendly event with something for everyone.
Road Race and Walk
Whether you want to run 2k, 5k, 10k or 21k and compete against others, or walk 5k at your own pace, the Charity Road Race and Community Walk lets you compete and contribute in August.
The Gala
The annual late-October gala, with a unique theme that changes every year, provides a social evening with dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
Farming for Health
Each spring local agri-businesses and people seed the crop, and harvest it in fall. The result is that Farming for Health has raised more than $1 million in its first five years. And still going strong.