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 […]
TeleMiracle 47 Saskatchewan Talent
We know you’ve been eagerly anticipating the announcement for who this year’s Saskatchewan Talent will be! Here it is! But first we want to thank all 115 acts who auditioned this year! The talent was exceptional and having to choose just some of them was extremely difficult! After careful consideration, here is the Saskatchewan Talent […]
National Volunteer Week – Day 5
As you may remember from Monday’s post, the Kinsmen and Kinettes (Kin) of this province are the ones who started TeleMiracle and make up most of its volunteers each year. Today, we want to highlight an extra special group of those Kin volunteers, the Committee that organizes TeleMiracle. Right after one TeleMiracle ends, planning starts […]
National Volunteer Week – Day 4
As we continue our journey through National Volunteer Week, today we’d like to highlight our wonderful Saskatchewan Talent participants (Sask. Talent). The quantity and quality of talent in this province is always impressive. They come from all four corners of the province, to perform for our cause and it’s not as easy or glamorous as […]