Thank you to the following generous donors:

Thanks to the following citizens for their generous donations for our 2011 WDFK Float in "The Santa Clause Parade of Lights"

Behlen Industries, B.A. Robinson Electrical, E E Col Electric, Westburne Electrical, Canadian Tire Portage, Assiniboine Community College, Star FM,
C & C Construction & Rentals, Precision Toyota.
And to the following individuals for their countless hours given to the construction of the float:
 Ivan Couturier
 Dave, Lisa, Devin & Ian Hamilton
 Tyler & Devin Lane

Thanks from everyone at Westman Dreams for Kids for your generosity and time dedicated!!

We send out special thanks for kind donations made to our foundation over the Christmas season.
Redfern Farm Services held their annual Xmas party & donated the proceeds from their 50/50 draw. The employees also contributed to a gift for owners Roy & Bev Redfern.  They in turn passed on the monetary value of that gift to our foundation.  Thanks to the wonderful caring people at Redfern Farm Services from us all!

We also received a donation from Blair Robertson on behalf of Lyons Transmission.  Each year this company collects & sell their scrap metal.  The employees then choose the charity of their choice for the monies derived from this sale.  We thank all the staff for choosing Westman Dreams for Kids.

Westman Dreams for Kids had the privilege of meeting an industrious group of students from Brandon University whose roots are in Nigeria. These young men formed a DJ group called "Team Blackout", offering their musical knowledge along with plenty of on stage entertainment from all the guys! To honor Nigeria's 50th Independance Day Celebration, a social was held at Suds, B. of U. on October 14th with "Team Blackout" hosting & the proceeds being designated to our foundation. Pictured above are the members of this group presenting their donation to our foundation. Thanks from us all!

Happy 50th anniversary to Ralph & Bev Carvey! And thanks for the kindness of your donations received on your special day, October 16. The Carveys celebrated their day with friends & family at Senior for Seniors & we thank you all for your generosity!

Pictured above is Bob Cotton, VP of Sales & Marketing for Atom-Jet Industries presenting Karen Gislason, Office Administrator of Westman Dreams for Kids, with a cheque from the proceeds of their 1st Annual Golf Tournament. Atom-Jet is celebrating 50 years of business & we thank them for their generous corporate kindness given to our foundation!

Warm autumn weather enabled Meyers Norris & Penny to once again host their Charity Street Hockey Classic & our foundation was honored to be the recipient. The victorious team was the Royal LePage Rebels! Scott Major & Glen Tosh of Royal LePage proudly presented a generous cheque to Karen Gislason, Office Administrator of Westman Dreams for Kids. Congratulations and thank you to these "Rebels".....Julie Hominick, Neal Buchannan, Brenda Buchannan, Jeremy Champagne, Scott Major, Zach Munn, Glen Tosh, Cam Plante, Glen Kirkland and Melissa Wood!!

Congratulations to Ed & Linda Evans of Brandon on 50 years of marriage. A special evening in their honor was held at the Riverview Curling Club in September & in leu of gifts, Ed & Linda chose to have donations made to our foundation. Thanks to this thoughtful couple & all their guests from us all!

And, once again we were the recipients of generous sponsors through sports!

Sandy Lake was the venue for the RCMP hosted golf tournament in August with proceeds being kindly donated to the children in the Westman area. Many thanks to the organizers and golfers from us all at Westman Dreams for Kids!

Congratulations to the Midwest Allstars Provincial AAA Pee Wee Baseball Champions! These young players proudly represented Manitoba in Nanaimo BC at the Western Canadian Championships in August. The team decided to raise money to help make a dream come true for another child in the Westman area by seeking pledges for their endeavors on the field in Nanaimo. This gesture of kindness by a group of talented young athletes made them Champions both on & off the field! Thank you boys from us all at Westman Dreams for Kids.

Our foundation was once again the recipient of the generosity from the Miniota Golf Club as they hosted their annual Golf tournament in June. The two day tournament offered great golf, great food, prizes & an auction where the proceeds were dedicated to Westman Dreams for Kids. Thanks to all the committee for their dedication to our mission & thanks once again to all the golfers for their generosity!

Thank you to Boissevain United Church and it's Sunday School group under the tutelage of Patty White for their generous donation. This industrious group of young citizens worked at many projects in their fundraising efforts & were able to donate $800.00 for their endeavors. The picture below shows their enthusiam and spirit along with their mandate poster.........

"Hearts and Hands make Dreams come true!"

Congratulations to this wonderful Sunday School group and to the teachers who inspired them!

The graduates of the 39th Manitoba Emergency Services College Public Fire Paramedic Program made a generous donation from funds derived from their barbecues and car washes!

Krave Hair Salon and Photography by Dale for funds raised through their "Fairy" Portrait Sessions.

Modesty Hair Salon from their wonderful "Fashion in the City" evening.

The students of Vincent Massey's Leadership Program.

Students of Riverheights School for their fundraising efforts dedicated to WDFK.

Eleanor Norton and her crew of "The Shrink-a-thon" for their donation of funds through their healthy living weight loss program.

Giving Back!

On Saturday, May 8, Pantages on Park Hair Salon celebrated their 25th anniversary in the industry.  A barbeque, live band & hair cuts were on the agenda & the good gals at Pantages took pledges & donated all funds from the day to Westman Dreams for Kids.
Two brave souls had their heads shaved, even our "King Louie" got it on that, & then a 12 year old young lady took the stage.

"King Louie"

Kaitlyn Harvie was the recipient of a Dream courtesy of our foundation a few years ago & has been determined to "give back" in some way so that someone else could experience the joy she did.  So Kaitlan joined the festivities at Pantages & decided to have her very long hair cut off & donated.  She also on her own drummed up friends & family to pledge for her endeavor & proudly presented our office with $244.50!

After proudly displaying her two very long braids of hair, one in each hand, Kaitlan was treated to a brand new look by one of the great stylists. Westman Dreams for Kids thanks Kaitlan for her courageous & giving spirit & also thanks Pantages on Park & their wonderful staff for honoring our foundation on their special anniversary day.

Thank you to the gals at Lady of the Lake & Judy at New Beginnings Intimate Apparel for their generous donation made to our foundation after their successful Fashion Show in March, 2011.

Everyone at Westman Dreams for Kids would like to send a special thank you to Carly O’Rourke for generously choosing to donate the money that would have been on her birthday party to our foundation.  Happy 7th birthday Carly!

A special thank you goes out to Chase Auto Body Supplies for their generous Christmas donation. 

The board of directors would like to thank the Brandon Transit Union for donating the proceeds of their raffle at their annual Christmas party.  

Ride for Stephen

On August 15th and 16th   Trudy Murray hosted the Annual “Ride for Stephen”.   Westman Dreams for Kids would like to thank Trudy and all involved for your support.

The Westman Dreams for Kids board of directors would like to thank Summit Promotions for their ongoing support and dedication to our foundation.

A special “THANK YOU” goes out to Robert Nairn and the Manitoba Funeral Service Association for donating the proceeds from the auction held at your Member Appreciation Weekend in September.

Westman Dreams for Kids would like to congratulate Sunrise Credit Union for their win at the Meyers Norris Penny second annual Business Street Hockey Tournament!  We thank them for choosing our foundation as their charity of choice and donating their winnings.

“Thank You” to Two Farm Kids for donating the proceeds from their bbq held to promote their line of organic beef.

The board of directors at Westman Dreams for Kids would like to extend our thanks to Memory Lane Classics for their generous donation to our foundation.

A big Thank you to the Quilters and Carvers at Victoria Landing for generously thinking of our foundation while showing their craftsmanship and handy work!

Red River Valley Mutual Insurance Company chose to provide support for the Westman Dreams for Kids as we believe in their one simple goal: "to give children and their families, who are facing a serious illness, disability or health challenge, something to smile about." Red River Valley Mutual Insurance Company provides insurance coverage to many families through the Insurance Brokers in Western Manitoba and we felt that supporting Westman Dreams for Kids was a terrific way to give back to the community.

In the spirit of Christmas

A special holiday “THANK YOU” goes out to the following for their generous holiday donations:

The friends and family of Larry & Susan Cameron

The staff at the Western Manitoba Library

Brandon Transit Bus Drivers Union

MTS Allstream engineers

Marie Giesbrecht of Fairfax Mb.

Pipstone Sunday School

Bernie & Linda Chrisp

Murray & Carole Sangster

Colin McKay

Brandon Hills Fireflies

A very special thank you goes out to Stan & Donna Yaskiw and all who took part in their annual Grey Cup pool.  Your continued support and thoughtfulness means so much to everyone at Westman Dreams for Kids.

A very special “THANK YOU” goes out to Trudy Murray and all who took part in the Ride for Stephen on August 16, 2008.

Westman Dreams for Kids would like to extend a special “THANK YOU” to everyone who attended the Sandy Lake Meat Draw held on the August 2008 long weekend.   Proceeds from the weekend were donated to a very special family in the Brandon area whose son has been battling Leukemia.  

A heartfelt “THANKS” goes out to the staff and customers of Fowler Pontiac Buick for donating the proceeds from the BBQ held on its 26th anniversary celebration on September 27th. 

Everyone at Westman Dreams for Kids would like to thank the kind and generous people of Miniota for donating the proceeds from their annual golf tournament in June.   To the organizers, volunteers and participants, your continued support is very much appreciated.

A special “THANK YOU” goes out to Canexus Chemicals for considering Westman Dreams for Kids and making a generous donation in the amount of $1,500.00.   This donation plus your continued support of our Children’s Country Fair is very special to us.

“THANK YOU” to the staff, participants and many sponsors who took part in the Casablanca Hotel Car Rally held in September.  Your efforts raised over $200.00 and everyone at Westman Dreams for Kids is grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity.  

We would like to extend our sincerest “THANK YOU” to the Committee of the Manitoba Hydro Brandon and Virden Employees Charitable Donations Fund for considering Westman Dreams for Kids and including us in your donation budget.

A special “THANK YOU” to the Brandon Hills Fireflies for raising funds for our foundation at your annual BBQ.

Westman Dreams for Kids would like to send a heartfelt “THANK YOU!!” and congratulations to the following CN employees for their outstanding safety record and for choosing our foundation as the recipient of a donation made in your honor:

A special “Thank You” goes out to the students and staff of Forrest Elementary School for donating the proceeds of their “Wear your Hat for a Loonie”.  This fundraising event raised $249.65!

In early 2007 Wal-Mart held its Wish Cloud campaign and raised $2,066.00 for Westman Dreams for Kids. Michael Humenny, store manager for Brandon Wal-Mart presented the cheque to Jeff Thompson, Westman Dreams for Kids board of director's president on November 30th. Westman Dreams for Kids would like to thank the staff at Wal-Mart and all the customers who participated in this campaign.

Westman Dreams for Kids would like to thank the staff at Patmore Nursery and all the ghosts and goblins who toured the Haunted House this Halloween.  Donations totaling $331.00 were presented to Westman Dreams for Kids on Thursday November 1^st.  

This was the first year that the staff at Patmore Nursery held the Haunted House which was geared toward children up to age 9.

Pictured are staff members Kerri, Jo, Kevin, Kent, Susan, Jan

At the Brandon Wheat Kings game on January 13th Westman Dreams for Kids board president Willlie Chapin accepted a cheque for $19,000.00 from Terry Carels and Ian Murray from the Marty Murray Golf Tournament. We would like to express a "SPECIAL THANK YOU" to all those involved in making this tournament such a huge success. If you would like more information in regards to the Marry Murray golf tournament call 1-204-522-3380.

A very "SPECIAL THANK YOU" goes out to the Yaskiw and family and their friends from Birtle for raising $810.00 for Westman Dreams for Kids at their annual Grey Cup party.

We would like to say a "SPECIAL THANK YOU" to Diamond and Dirt and Scott and Bev Bullee for hosting a concert and raising over $800.00 for Dreams for Kids in memory of Alison Fowell and Ryan Roy.

A "SPECIAL THANK YOU" goes out to Trudy Murray and her family and friends from the Melita area for raising $290.00 for Dreams for Kids at their annual Memorial Ride in memory of Stephen Campbell.

We would like to say a "SPECIAL THANK YOU" to Fowler Pontiac for donating the proceed of their Grand Opening BBQ to Dreams for Kids. Just over $800.00 was raised that day.

A very "SPECIAL THANK YOU" goes out to the staff at Koch Fertilizer. $2,600.00 was raised from the sale of Simplot merchandise. Shauna Wiebe from Koch Fertilizer presented the cheque to board president Willie Chapin at the Dreams for Kids office.

In July the Manitoba Nurses Union donated the funds from an auction held at their annual meeting in Winnipeg. Prizes were donated from businesses in the Westman area. A "SPECIAL THANK YOU" goes out to everyone involved. A donation was made in the amount of $5,035.00

We would like to send a "SPECIAL THANK YOU" to Tanner Johnson, age 10, and all his family and friends for their excellent work in organizing the first ever "MILLENIUM YU-GU-OH TOURNAMENT" and raising $230.00 for Dreams For Kids.

We would like to send out a " SPECIAL THANK YOU" to Bob Mazer, President of the R.G. Mazer Group, and Dale MacKenzie, Tournament Chairman, present a $3500 cheque to Al Rosendaal of Westman Dreams for Kids.

On July 12th Mazer Implements held its 5th Annual Farmer Golf Tournament at the Shilo Golf and Country Club. 136 golfers showed up to play a round and to enjoy Bob Mazer's cooking as he prepared buffalo burgers and pork on a bun. Through generous donations made by Mazer Implements and its customers, the tournament raised $3500 for Westman Dreams for Kids. Tournament Chairman Dale MacKenzie felt that the event was a great success, "The day was perfect and we are very proud of the Mazer Implements customers who have shown their support for those who are less fortunate. In over five years the tournament has raised over $12,000 for local charities. This tournament is a chance for the staff and customers of Mazer Implements to gather away from work in support of a great cause. On behalf of Mazer Implements, I would like to thank our customers and vendors for their generosity."

We would like to send out a " SPECIAL THANK YOU" to Ron Ryan of Advance Autobody.

President of Westman Dreams For Kids, Al Rosendaal, accepts a cheque from Ron Ryan of Advance Autobody. Advance Autobody held a golf tournament on June 1 at the Wheat City Golf Course and donated the proceeds to Westman Dreams For Kids. We want to take this opportunity to thank Advance Autobody for their support over the years.

In March 2002, Miss Wrobleski's Grade Four Class of Betty Gibson School held a fundraiser. Parents and students of the class made dozens and dozens of cookies. Then they had a cookie sale at school for 25 cents a cookie. Students and teachers bought over 300 cookies that day! All the money raised was donated to Westman Dreams For Kids to help grant dreams to seriously sick children in the Westman Area. What a great idea to help raise money! A big thank you to all the little bakers (and eaters) at Betty Gibson School from Westman Dreams For Kids!

A special thank-you goes to Mrs. Dillers Grade One class from Kirkcaldy Heights from Westman Dreams For Kids. The class went for a walk on January 8, 2002 to enjoy the beautiful weather. They had a lot of fun sliding down hills and following deer tracks. During their walk they found a ten dollar bill by the path. The class decided to give it to Westman Dreams For Kids 'to help make a sick kid's dream come true'. We would like to thank them for their thoughtful generosity and support. It's never too early for children to share with other children. WHat a great lesson learned on that walk!

We would like to send out a " SPECIAL THANK YOU" to the first annual Flying Poker Derby and Barbeque held November 3, 2001. There were nine participating Flying Clubs: Brandon, Souris, Hartney, Deloraine, Virden, Shoal Lake, Russell, Dauphin, and Erickson.
It was a very generous surprise for us.

The second annual Flying Poker Derby was held July 21, 2002 by the Flying Clubs of Westman and included the support from the local flying clubs of Souris, Hartney, Deloraine, Virden, Shoal Lake, Erickson, Russel, and Brandon. They raised $1115 and donated it to Westman Dreams For Kids once again this year. Thank you for your continued support!

We would like to send out a " SPECIAL THANK YOU" to all of our supporters who help make Dreams for local kids come true.

With your help, Westman Dreams For Kids is making The World A Better Place.

We would like to share just a few of the ideas that you have come up with to raise the funds needed to make Dreams Come True.

The Dodger's Ball Club of Brandon donated proceeds from their ball tournament held the third weekend of every September in memory of Danny Lang.
Thank You for helping make dreams come true.

KARLIE PILCHAR
			When Karlie was 7 years old and in grade 2, she decided that she wanted to help raise money for Westman Dreams For Kids. So she gathered up things that she thought she could use as prizes for a raffle. The first person she went to was her Dad, who works at the movie theatre, and asked for some movie memorabilia, he gave her things like pins, buttons, mini posters, a T-shirt and a C.D., which she then made up packages for prizes. Next she made little tickets which sold to her fellow classmates for .25 cents each. After 2 weeks she had sold 33 tickets for a total of $8.25.
Karlie then took her fundraising money and presented it to the Board members of Westman Dreams for Kids. Well that started something for her. For the next 3 years, grades 3, 4 and 5 Karlie continued to have contests, each year raising more than the previous. In total she raised approximately $430.00. While she was doing this at school she was also busy doing the same thing at the theatre, where she figured she would have more people to se11 to. And se11 she did. Karlie enlisted the help of her sister, a cousin and a friend and did two separate contests at the theatre and made $,1,200.00. Then the owner of McDonald's restaurant gave her mini posters to do with what she liked. So Karlie and her group sold them for $1.00 each an gave the money again to Westman Dreams For Kids. In total Karlie has raised $2,262.00 And we are proud of her and all her hard work. Besides the contests that Karlie has done, she is always ready and more than willing to volunteer at a lot of the events that WMDK has. Working at a carwash and hotdog sales, the yearly poster sale that the theatre has and at the annual WMDK Golf Tournament.