Churchbridge Youth Inspired by Great-Grandparents to Fundraise for TeleMiracle
Eight-year-old Eden Stanko of Churchbridge is fundraising this year to make a donation to TeleMiracle, inspired by the generosity and legacy of her late great-grandparents, Gordon and Myrtle Ford of Maple Creek. Eden said her love for TeleMiracle comes from knowing the impact it has on people. “I love TeleMiracle because it helps Saskatchewan […]
Why Give on Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity that was sparked in the early 2010s. Annually, Giving Tuesday prompts people to kind acts and giving to the charities that mean the most to them. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday was created with the goal of promoting radical generosity and creating a world with […]
When Life Throws Everything at Once, Saskatchewan Shows Up
Sometimes the unthinkable happens. When you think all is well, it turns out you’re drowning in a storm you never saw coming. For one Saskatchewan family, the Vollmans, that storm arrived with devastating force. First, a father’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Then, 39 radiation treatments stretching across eight weeks in Saskatoon—a city where he knew no […]
Stories of Independence Made Possible by Occupational Therapists
To celebrate and recognize Occupational Therapy Day we are exploring the work of our resident occupational therapist at the Kinsmen Foundation, Stephanie Jarton. Stephanie’s role is Member at Large (Occupational Therapy) on the Kinsmen Foundation Board of Directors and she works for Saskatchewan Health Authority as an Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists are a crucial piece […]
Stories of Our Legacy: Three Generations of Kin Volunteers
Pictured (left to right): Reier Lee (TM50 Youth Ambassador), Dawn Lee (TM35 Chair), and Pat Smith (TM22 Chair). Three generations of Kin, all on TeleMiracle Committees! In addition to their roles on the TeleMiracle Committee they have served in various positions on the Kin Canada National Board, the Kinsmen Foundation Board, District 3 Executive Team, […]
Fundraise Like a Pro with Joan Wallman
Have you ever wanted to fundraise for a charity but didn’t even know where to begin? Our hope is that by showcasing fundraising stories you will learn where you can start and have fun doing it! This series of blogs focuses on our professional fundraisers who are bringing in the donations, engaging their communities, rallying […]
75 Saskatchewan Talent performers announced for TeleMiracle 48
Kinsmen Foundation and TeleMiracle December 6, 2023- Media Release TeleMiracle announced today that 75 talented performers from across Saskatchewan have been chosen to appear on TeleMiracle 48, taking place on February 24 and 25, 2024. These acts were chosen through an audition process and will be featured throughout the 20-hour telethon, including the […]
Our TeleMiracle 47 National Cast
HERE THEY ARE!…the hosts for the 47th TeleMiracle telethon, which will take place from 9 pm on February 25 all the way through till 5 pm on February 26, 2023 in Saskatoon! They will be guiding us through the 20 hours of the telethon, which benefits the Kinsmen Foundation and its motto of “Helping People […]
Great Canadian Giving Challenge 2022
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge of 2022 starts today! But wait! What is the Great Canadian Giving Challenge (GCGC)? Every year, during the month of June, an organization called Canada Helps puts on a contest. For every dollar donated online, via our Canada Helps donation page, we get entered to win $20,000! You can learn […]
National Volunteer Week – Day 7
On this final day of National Volunteer Week, we want to give a big shout out to all our “miscellaneous” volunteers. The companies that answer phones during corporate phone panels. The kids of all ages that either volunteer or get “voluntold” to help alongside their parent(s). Significant others that pitch in where they can and […]