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 […]
TeleMiracle 50 Announces All-Star Cast and New Show Details
Today, the TeleMiracle Cast was announced alongside an expanded show for the historic 50th Broadcast, which will go live 2 hours earlier in Prime Time at 7 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026. TeleMiracle is an annual telethon benefitting the Kinsmen Foundation. The Kinsmen Foundation exists year-round, granting applicants access to medical travel assistance and/or […]
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 […]
TeleMiracle 48 Announces National Cast With Saskatchewan Roots
TeleMiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – today announced the National Cast of hosts and performers that will guide viewers through 20 hours of making miracles happen once again across Saskatchewan, during TeleMiracle 48. This annual Saskatchewan tradition will return on February 24-25, 2024, broadcast live across Saskatchewan on the CTV network and live streamed at telemiracle.com. […]
Major Donation Assures New Breast Cancer Screening Bus for Rural Saskatchewan
Thousands of women across Saskatchewan will soon have increased access to breast cancer screening services, thanks to a major donation from the Kinsmen Foundation. Today, the Kinsmen Foundation presented a $1 M cheque to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s Breast Cancer Screening Bus campaign. This gift was made possible thanks to donations made to the […]