THANK YOU
Howe Family Open House
Precious Minds would like to thank the Howe family for their generous support of our programs and services.
Bill Howe, of Raymond James, hosted a holiday Open House in December and raised funds for Precious Minds through invited guests as well as the Raymond James Foundation.
Uxbridge Bruins
Jake Vieira (left) and Clark Taylor (right) taking part in the puck drop at the Uxbridge Bruins Game December 9th, 2011. The "character" is Lionel from Boston Pizza.
Baagwating Helps BLAZE Summer Camp
The Staff & Board of Precious Minds Support Services are extremely grateful for the generous support of grantors and funders in the Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock communities. With appreciation, we recognize the Baagwating Community Association in Port Perry for consistent donations towards the needs of our Resource & Learning Centre and Programs. This year's Blaze Summer Camp, a fun experience for children and youth with barriers to learning, was funded in part by the Baagwating Community Association.
North Durham Charity Poker Walk
On Saturday, June 25th, the first annual North Durham Charity Poker Walk was held, organized by The Rotary Club of Uxbridge.
Precious Minds is grateful to be one of the recipients of this event.
UXperience
This May, UXperience celebrated 20 years of entertaining a giving back to the community. Precious Minds is so grateful for the $5000
donation toward BLAZE Summer Camp received on June 1, 2011.
"As beneficiaries of the 'Come Cruise with UX' event, we really appreciate the hard work of the organizers and are thankful to have been chosen as the 2011 charity," said Sharon Butchart, Community & Fundraising Co-ordinator for Precious Minds.
Grand Opening Event
Precious Minds Grand Opening Event - June 15, 2011 - in the news: http://durhamregion.com/article/179857.
Intact Foundation
Precious Minds is grateful to Intact Foundation for their generous $5,000 donation towards Blaze Summer Camp. Their community involvement is invaluable to
Precious Minds as we aim to create meaningful programs for children and youth with barriers to learning. We thank Intact Foundation for their contribution
towards the success of this initiative.
Live It Out
A BIG "Thank You" the the many volunteers who took part in Live It Out at Precious Minds on Saturday, May 28th. We gave them a long list of jobs and
they worked with enthusiasm to complete the tasks set out for them. Said Heather Wilson, project leader, "What a privilege it was to serve this week
at Precious Minds. The renewal and refreshing of the property was visible and profound. I had an awesome team! I was also touched that the community
businesses recognize that they have a responsibility to support you as well. Your reputation as an organization made it easy for us to approach them."
I would like to share with you the names of the people and businesses that contributed to our projects this weekend.
We recognize the volunteers joining Heather: Don Wilson, Steve Ashenhurst, Dale Hockley, Matt Noakes, Rob McTaggart, Wendy Struve, Megan Wilson,
Murray Wilson, Clark Ashenhurst, Shirley Elson, and Chantal Noble as well as the local businesses and people who made our projects possible:
Rona Uxbridge, Scugog Lumber Port Perry, Kenton Baird Metalworking - Saintfield, Angie and James Burnell, Cal Pankhurst, Emily Wilson, Jim Fader,
and Leslie Forsythe of Forsythe Farms.
Jays Care Foundation Grant
Precious Minds is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from Jays Care Foundation for BLAZE Summer Camp 2011. This generous grant clearly
demonstrates the dedication of the Jays Care Foundation to providing funding to local charities serving children and youth in our communities. We thank the
Jays Care Foundation for partnering with us to provide children and youth in the North Durham Region with a unique camp experience.
Precious Minds Golf Tournament
On Friday, May 6th we enjoyed a great day of golf, followed by lunch
and a silent auction to raise funds for Precious Minds. "We were thrilled with the turnout and are so grateful for the community support
we receive each year at our tournament," said tournament organizer, Sharon Butchart.
With $17,000 raised, we especially thank our Dream Sponsor, Dufferin Aggregates, as well as the nearly 20 hole sponsors and all our golfers.
Next Spring's tournament is scheduled for May 11, 2012 at Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you there!
Swing for Charity
Thank you to Oakridge Golf Club for the $500.00 donation from their "Swing for Charity" event held on April 26, 2011.
There were lots abuzz on their Warren Glen range as well as golfers using the simulator rooms! Shawn Plain, Director of
Golf and Head Professional, presented a cheque to Precious Minds.
Uxbridge Bruins
Thank you to the Uxbridge Bruins Junior Hockey Club and the player of the month for January, Chris Seiler,
for donating $100 to Precious Minds. Thank you to the Cooper Family for accepting this cheque on our behalf.
RBC Supports Teens Advance and Fitness Zone Swim Programs
December 2010
Precious Minds receives $10,000 from RBC to help support Fall, Winter & Spring
Programs. The cheque was presented at the RBC free skate in December at the Uxbridge
Arena with thankful hearts.
CIBC Supports Teens Advance Program
November 2010
Precious Minds receives a $5,000 Grant from CIBC to help support Teen Advance program. Lori Johnston
(pictured second from left) Branch Manager in Uxbridge presented the cheque.
Loblaw Inc Dives in to Support Fitness Zone-SWIM
November 2010
Sharon Butchart accepts a cheque from Jennifer Dutton (Zehrs - Uxbridge) for the Loblaws After
School Grant supporting our Fitness Zone Swim Program.
Busy Hands at Quilters Cupboard
November 2010
The Quilters of The Quilter's Cupboard donate hand made pillowcases to Precious Minds. Sue Carmichael
(pictured in the middle) presented Precious Minds with 121 beautifully sewn pillow cases. These pillow cases
will be used for Christmas gifts for our program participants and volunteers.
Precious Minds is grateful for funding provided by:
