Kinsmen Foundation Office Staff
Many people don’t know that the Kinsmen Foundation (and TeleMiracle) have an office that is staffed year round. If this organization is a 3-legged stool (Kin Canada/Kinsmen Foundation/TeleMiracle) than the office staff are like the seat that links the 3 legs together. (Click on the links below to learn more about each section.) Kin Canada […]
Three Cheers for the TeleMiracle 45 Committee
The responsibilities of a Committee member begin the year before their term, when they get to shadow the person currently serving in their role. When the members of the TeleMiracle 45 Committee accepted to serve on Brian’s committee, a pandemic telethon is NOT what they signed up for. Everyone’s roles were greatly affected. Some were […]
Production Crew – the Invisibles
The National Cast and the volunteers who answer the phones get most of the attention because they’re on camera. But there’s a group of people who aren’t seen as much. Even though they work in the shadows, the work they do is extremely important and we think they deserve their moment in the spotlight. Here are […]
How to have a telethon during a pandemic.
It takes literally thousands of people to ensure TeleMiracle’s success year after year. Kin clubs, Committee volunteers, production crew, office staff, National Cast, local talent, funding recipient stories, fundraisers, all the donors, and last but not least, the Producers. For the past three TeleMiracles Charlene and Norm Shuttleworth have been at the helm of the […]
Merchandise from the telethon held during a pandemic.
We still have some souvenir items leftover from TeleMiracle 45, in limited quantities and sizes. The clothing this year has been fitting small, so get a size bigger. Two if you like it baggy. This document includes sizing charts to help you choose the right size. Info. Guide If a clothing item doesn’t fit, […]
TeleMiracle 45 Recap
TeleMiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – wrapped up its 45th edition today in Saskatoon – a telethon like none ever seen in Saskatchewan in the past 44 years. Despite changes and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the final numbers on the video tote board showed a total of $5,630,215 raised. With this year’s incredible generosity […]
TeleMiracle 45 Teddy Bear
We are THRILLED to introduce you to this year’s TeleMiracle teddy bear! Meet Howie! Named in honour of Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe! Howie’s fur is super soft and he gives great hugs. If you want a Howie of your very own, here’s what you need to do. Step 1 Make a donation of $145 […]
What do I do with donations made by cheque or cash?
You have a cheque or cash to donate to TeleMiracle, what do you do with it? Before I answer that, let me talk about credit card donations first. If you are able to use a credit card or Visa Debit card to donate to TeleMiracle, we encourage you to do so. There are many benefits […]
TeleMiracle’s First-Ever Online 50/50 Raffle
The Kinsmen Foundation is very excited to announce its first-ever online 50/50 raffle in support of TeleMiracle 45, presented by Jay’s Transportation Group! Saskatchewan residents will have the ability to support “Saskatchewan’s Charity” while also having the chance to take home half of the final jackpot. The total jackpot will start at $25,000. Tickets are […]
TeleMiracle Teddy Bears
Every year we sell a stuffed animal. The kind of animal is selected by that year’s chairperson. They are usually around the ten dollar mark and can be purchased via the office staff. For more details on stuffies and other souvenir items, you can ask the Administrative Assistant. Her contact information can be found on […]
