Life’s Moments: The Story of Sophia
Life can change in an instant. At one time you’re carefree, without a worry in the world. Within moments, those positive feelings can disappear. For the Abenojar family from Saskatoon, life changed within mere minutes as they watched their daughter Sophia go from happy and healthy to headaches that turned into seizures. A normal day […]
The Agros Bedpush: A Fundraiser Benefiting TeleMiracle for More Than 40 Years
Since 1982, the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at the University of Saskatchewan have participated in the Bedpush fundraiser for TeleMiracle. This fundraiser has brought together the Agricultural Students Association (the Agros) and Saskatchewan Agricultural Graduates Association (SAGA). It has roots in Saskatchewan and has grown year-after-year. During the first Bedpush $7,500 was raised; […]
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 […]