Canada Non-profit News

ALS Society of Canada will be holding its first ALS Yoga Challenge fundraising event on August 18, 2012.

Penguins in The Desert Productions is back at it for their 6th video game marathon! "The Metroid Marathon" kicks off June 1st at 7 p.m. ET on www.penguinsmarathons.com. The marathon will not end until all Metroid games are completed!

SURREY, BC (May 16, 2012) – Peace Arch Soccer Club, Semiahmoo Soccer Club and South Fraser Football Club announced today that Chris Murphy has been named as the group’s first Executive Director.

Saturday May 26, 2012 - Shelter Valley Pines Golf Course, Grafton, Ontario For more information, please visit my facebook page "MS Climb with Roxanne Gagliardi"

A Calgary, Alberta based production company recently posted their short documentary filmed during World Water Week 2012, which asks questions about March 22 and what can be done to raise awareness about the increasing water issues in the world.

Quality Respiratory Care (QRC) in Saint John, New Brunswick will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Marcel Bertrand Exceptional Support Services Program Award.

West Vancouver, BC resident Michael Gardner will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of his ongoing dedication and exceptional efforts for the ALS Societies

Kamloops, BC resident Kent Simmonds will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award .

Winnipeg, Manitoba resident Janet Robertson will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Program Award

Cold Lake, Alberta residents Pat and Michelle Feduniak will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award for their leadership and commitment in organizing the Cold Lake, Alberta WALK for ALS.

Rawdon Gold Mines, NS resident Emily Meehan will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award (age14-17 category) in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS.

London, ON resident Dora Redman will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and exceptional efforts as a volunteer.

Mount Albert, ON resident Allison Druery will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award (age 18-25 category) in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for the ALS.

The 14WCQ aims to advance the education of natural health practitioners and educate the beginner on health and well‐being. It supports the development of clinical research, and facilitate the delivery of high‐quality natural healthcare worldwide.

Ottawa Festivals, with the support of The Ontario Trillium Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online volunteer management tool www.ottawavolunteerlounge.ca.

Ottawa Festivals revealed the BFL Canada Volunteer of the Year award today during the annual “Launch of the Festival Season”. The event kicked-off a yearlong celebration of volunteering in the festival, special event and fair industry.

To announce officially kick-off Ottawa’s festival season, launch the new Online Volunteer Engagement Tool, present BFL Volunteer of the Year Award, honour all volunteers and present other news.

Ottawa Festivals members will be able to access FaveQuest’s MyEventApps mobile app service at a substantial discount enabling event organizers to have their own engaging mobile apps for iPhones, iPods, iPads, Androids and Blackberrys affordably.

Ottawa Festivals will kick-off ‘Year of the Volunteer' celebrations during National Volunteer Week by announcing the BFL Canada Volunteer of the Year award and launching a new Online Volunteer Engagement Tool

Fundchange – one of Canada’s first crowdfunding sites for charities and nonprofits, raises over $100,000 for community projects in its first year.

ALS Society of Canada will be holding its first ALS Yoga Challenge fundraising event on August 18, 2012.

Penguins in The Desert Productions is back at it for their 6th video game marathon! "The Metroid Marathon" kicks off June 1st at 7 p.m. ET on www.penguinsmarathons.com. The marathon will not end until all Metroid games are completed!

SURREY, BC (May 16, 2012) – Peace Arch Soccer Club, Semiahmoo Soccer Club and South Fraser Football Club announced today that Chris Murphy has been named as the group’s first Executive Director.

Saturday May 26, 2012 - Shelter Valley Pines Golf Course, Grafton, Ontario For more information, please visit my facebook page "MS Climb with Roxanne Gagliardi"

A Calgary, Alberta based production company recently posted their short documentary filmed during World Water Week 2012, which asks questions about March 22 and what can be done to raise awareness about the increasing water issues in the world.

Pediatric Nephrologist Dr. Keith Lau will discuss the management of Polycystic Kidney Disease in childhood at a new PKD support group in Hamilton this month.

District 86 Toastmasters will be holding its Spring 2012 Conference in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from May 4-6, 2012.

The Canada US Walleye Tournament has been brought back to life in Bobcaygeon, Ontario after a long absence, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and an able group of volunteers on the organizing committee.

Richmond, BC resident Les Hart (posthumously) will be awarded the ALS Society of Canada’s Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award during an awards ceremony to be held at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Toronto, on April 28.

The Victoria Flower Day committee will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award (group).

The ALS Society of Canada is pleased to announce that The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal will be presented to 30 recipients from across the country during its 2012 Annual Awards Dinner.

Quality Respiratory Care (QRC) in Saint John, New Brunswick will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Marcel Bertrand Exceptional Support Services Program Award.

West Vancouver, BC resident Michael Gardner will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of his ongoing dedication and exceptional efforts for the ALS Societies

Kamloops, BC resident Kent Simmonds will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award .

Winnipeg, Manitoba resident Janet Robertson will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Sidney Valo Exceptional Fundraising Program Award

Cold Lake, Alberta residents Pat and Michelle Feduniak will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Mary Pollock WALK for ALS Volunteer Award for their leadership and commitment in organizing the Cold Lake, Alberta WALK for ALS.

Rawdon Gold Mines, NS resident Emily Meehan will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award (age14-17 category) in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS.

London, ON resident Dora Redman will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and exceptional efforts as a volunteer.

Mount Albert, ON resident Allison Druery will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Leader of Tomorrow Award (age 18-25 category) in recognition of her outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for the ALS.

The 14WCQ aims to advance the education of natural health practitioners and educate the beginner on health and well‐being. It supports the development of clinical research, and facilitate the delivery of high‐quality natural healthcare worldwide.

Ottawa Festivals, with the support of The Ontario Trillium Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online volunteer management tool www.ottawavolunteerlounge.ca.

Ottawa Festivals revealed the BFL Canada Volunteer of the Year award today during the annual “Launch of the Festival Season”. The event kicked-off a yearlong celebration of volunteering in the festival, special event and fair industry.

To announce officially kick-off Ottawa’s festival season, launch the new Online Volunteer Engagement Tool, present BFL Volunteer of the Year Award, honour all volunteers and present other news.

Ottawa Festivals members will be able to access FaveQuest’s MyEventApps mobile app service at a substantial discount enabling event organizers to have their own engaging mobile apps for iPhones, iPods, iPads, Androids and Blackberrys affordably.

Ottawa Festivals will kick-off ‘Year of the Volunteer' celebrations during National Volunteer Week by announcing the BFL Canada Volunteer of the Year award and launching a new Online Volunteer Engagement Tool

Fundchange – one of Canada’s first crowdfunding sites for charities and nonprofits, raises over $100,000 for community projects in its first year.

Virata Gamany, a local businessman and serial entrepreneur, has joined forces with SickKids Foundation to provide support and hope to children suffering from childhood illness.

April 3, 2012 Perth, West Australia MEDIA RELEASE & INVITATION, for immediate distribution

March 29, 2012 Norseman, West Australia Other than continuing challenges with weather, the Flight4Life team are in high spirits and are expecting to arrive in Perth, Australia, next week at the end of their Guinness World Record expedition.

BRAZILIAN BEAT: CANADA DANCE CONGRESS 2012 Promoting the Flavor of Brazilian dance and culture This 4 day premier event is filled with entertainment and dance, including: shows, four nightly performances and parties, competition, workshops...

Ethical Giving Comes to Mother's Day – Honouring our mothers while helping less fortunate Moms at the same time

Exclusive media coverage of Pope Benedict's historic visit to Mexico and Cuba on March 23rd - 26th 2012. Salt + Light TV will provide live coverage and exclusive commentary by host Alicia Ambrosio.

On March 10th, 2012, the Home Sweet Home Team held the first ever Rural Living Seminar in Rockyview County - to rave reviews!

Celebrating 5 years of changing lives of captive animals with speakers on animal issues.

A Celebration of Women™ Foundation Inc. announces the Summit and Speaker Series of Women of Action, being held on March 24, 2012 at The Center of Women’s Studies and Education at 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada.

The leading global NGO on suicide prevention, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), now has 14,000 Facebook Fans who support increased suicide prevention awareness locally and across the globe.

Wes Prankard, a 13 year old Philanthropist from Niagara Falls is rallying kids from across Canada in an effort to raise $500,000 over their March break to aid the housing crisis in Attawapiskat.

The Flight4Life project has passed what team leader Mark Jennings-Bates believes was the crux of the trip and is soon to be headed through the Nullarbor desert for Western Australia which has recorded it’s hottest temperatures in history.

Galaxy Toastmasters is pleased to announce that, effective March 19, the club will be holding all future meetings at the old Stoney Creek City Hall, located at 777 Highway 8, Stoney Creek.

While seeking landmine affected families needing assistance, Lisa McCoy, Executive Director of Canadian-based A Mine Free World Foundation found a family in a remote district of Koas Krala, with 4 children who are deaf, mute and unable to walk.

In 2008 GIV3 was launched to encourage us to help charities by donating more, volunteering more and encouraging others. The mission was inspired by one cool Granny, who had a unique way of teaching others to be Caring, Connected and Charitable.

In an effort to increase awareness for the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Busch Group of Companies will be holding “Golf FORE Animals” golf tournament at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club on June 19th, 2012.

After using GoDaddy website provider for 6 years, project founder takes a stand against their style of advertising, and jumps ship to change web host and domain provider for Remake 4 Water mission.

Dubbo New South Wales, Australia, Queensland The challenges continue for the Flight4Life team and Parajet expedition pilots, Mark Jennings-Bates and Glenn Derouin.

The online auction will feature extraordinary experience based packages for every savvy auction lover; vacations, wellness, sports, theatre, art, wine and spirits, clothing, makeovers, and more. Ipad's, Hocky Tickets, k.d. lang, golf and more

Los miembros del Consejo de Administración de ParlAmericas se reunen en Manzanillo, México

Food bloggers raise funds for Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids Society

Parajet expedition pilots, Mark Jennings-Bates and Glenn Derouin struggle to find a rhythm in the skies of Australia as they attempt to paramotor around the country for charity.

It’s a situation that many baby boomers are facing: The phone rings and they find out a parent has fallen, forcing them both into a sudden introduction into the often-confusing world of accessing emergency hip fracture surgery.

Just Eat Canada lends a hand on Lunch Money Day by making Corporate Catering easier than ever through www.Just-Eat.ca