Take a Chance for Kids
Kids up Front extends heartfelt thanks to Belay Advisory, our sponsors and guests for taking a chance and playing a winning hand for kids in Edmonton!

In case you are wondering, the FAS Martini Bar featuring Hangar1 premium vodkas was a big hit at TAKE A CHANCE FOR KIDS, Saturday, November 14. Winner of the grand prize offering of 2 tickets anywhere West Jet flies, Janet Mosier, said “WOW…what a great event…all of my guests had a great time! There was lots to do and see and it made the evening fly by.” Check out the event scrapbook.

"Thanks for helping these incredible young men reach reach a little more of their potential on this day" John Norton, Leduc Boys and Girls Club

Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to support this special night about dreams, discoveries and possibilities. Because of you thousands of local kids who need a chance… kids who need someone to believe they’re valuable… to believe they’re worth it… will get a chance to experience an entertainment event that otherwise would not  be possible. (Keep reading past the sponsor board, for more event details.)

THANK YOU to our CHANCE OF A LIFETIME LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS Winning Bidders!

Helicopter Squadron 408 and Lunch in the Mess Hall at Edmonton Garrison with Laurie Hawn, MP
Winning bidder DON BARR and his guest will join Laurie Hawn, MP and Kids up Front kids for a unique “experience” at Edmonton Garrison in December 2009

SWEENEY TODD Citadel Theatre Experience with Mayor Stephen Mandel and Lynn Mandel
Winning bidders DAVE & MARG YOUNG will join the Mayor, Lynn Mandel and Kids up Front teens in February 2010 at the Student’s Club performance of SWEENEY TODD in the MACLAB Theatre at the Citadel.

CORB LUND Concert Experience
Winning bidder, VINCE CRAIG and his guest get tickets, concert merchandise and the chance to meet Corb Lund with Kids Up Front kids at Corb Lund in concert at Rexall Place, February 2010.

TRIBAL AMBASSADOR for Kids on the Road
Winning bidder TODD GRUNDY is named The Tribal Ambassador for NEW Kids Count! experience - Kids On The Road, summer 2010. (To learn more about supporting this special experience please download the kids-on-the-road-program-overview )

SILENT AUCTION

Lunch with the Honourable David Hancock, Minister of Education — CAM BAKER, A. BOISVERT
Spa Packages by Pure Elements Hair & Body — DIANNE TAILLEFER, ANDREA METCALFE
Spa Packages by Pure Elements Hair & Body — K. MCPHERSON
Spa Packages by Pure Elements Hair & Body — SANDRA GILLIS
Hand crafted jewelry by orange avocado — DIANNE TAILLEFER
Hand crafted jewelry by orange avocado — BOYD
The Trend Gift Certificate by The Trend — A. BOISVERT
Masters Collection framed print by Jeff Gawlicki — JOHN ANTONIO
Oilers Sky Suite at Centre Ice by Edmonton Valve & Fitting — TODD GRUNDY, ROSS UNDERSHUTE
Art work by artist Keri Mahl — KARLA & LANCE SCHELL
“Ryan Smith” by artist Janet Deane framed by Krista Sequeira — HEATHER ROSS
“Miika Kiprusoff” by artist Janet Deane framed by Krista Sequeira — COREY CHRISTENSON
“Alexander Ovechkin” by artist Janet Deane framed by Krista Sequeira — ELLEN MCINTYRE
Hudson’s Cheer for a Year Package by Hudson’s Canadian Tap House — PAUL BROWN
“Wayne Gretsky” by artist Alex Halliburton — STEVE OLNEY
“Fallen Timber” by artist Alex Halliburton — JOHN ANTONIO
“Borders and Boots” by artist Alex Halliburton — DEVON CRAIG
Hangar1 Gift Basket by Free House Wine & Spirits — DAVID WHEATON

KIDS KOMBO Oilers Hockey and Edmonton Rush Season Sponsors Enhance a season’s worth of kids Oilers hockey and Edmonton Rush lacrosse games! Sponsor Kids Kombos and give kids the ability to purchase a snack and beverage while enjoying their first Oilers hockey or Rush lacrosse game. GREG MOWBREY, PAUL PAETSCH, PAUL BROWN

KIDS AT THE TRACK Rexall Edmonton Indy Experience Successful bidder gets up-close and personal experience with Kids Up Front at the 2010 Rexall Edmonton Indy PAUL BROWN

MAHL DESIGN STUDIO Winning bidder and their guest will join local artist Keri Mahl and Kids up Front kids for an intimate art experience in a hip design studio. KALIN KARPINKA/CORY SPOONER

ONE HEART BEAD AT A TIME Successful bidder and guest gets intimate beading experience with Kids Up Front kids and jewellery artisan Sandra Paetsch, orange avocado. GAIL CURRAN

KIDS ON THE ROAD Become a shaman or a dreamer  by sponsoring kids for this one of a kind educational experience. CLIVE OSHRY, JEAN FRASER

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

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