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June 2006 Newsletter Archive
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Cruisin' Manitoba For Multiple Sclerosis

Cruise For the Cause June 25, 2006 see us in Pinawa....

News Release Photos by Pinawa CDC

 

MS CRUISE ACHIEVES GOAL OF $100,000

    After a day of travelling throughout Manitoba, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is $100,000 richer. Thanks to 135 fundraisers driving their cars and motorcycles as part of Elite Communications Cruisin' Manitoba for MS, crucial funds were raised to support MS research and to provide a variety of programs and services to Manitobans living with multiple sclerosis.

    “This is the best yet,” said Norm Velnes, president of the Manitoba Division of the MS Society. “Beautiful weather, gorgeous cars and bikes, and meeting our goal – it's icing on the cake.”  

    The event began in Winnipeg and travelled to Beausejour for a show ‘n' shine along the main street and a Ukrainian lunch. There was even a perogy eating contest in which the local mayor, Harvey Giesbrecht took part.  

  Participants then headed to Pinawa for live entertainment, hayride tours of the town, another show ‘n' shine, silent auction, Italian dinner and awards ceremony.

   This was the sixth annual event. Two special memorial awards were given out this year in honour of Don Bargen, the president of Elite Communications who passed away of cancer earlier this year.

   Cosmo Grant from 92 CITI FM was the host for the event while Kaiser Jets, who performed classic rock, entertained at the show 'n shine in Pinawa.  Fundraisers such as a rainbow auction, 50/50 draw, and a scavenger hunt were available once the Cruisers arrived in Pinawa. Close to 400 people enjoyed a hearty Italian dinner prepared by the Pinawa Volunteers (see pictures below).

 

 

Multiple sclerosis randomly attacks the central nervous system of young adults, affecting the control they have over their bodies. Its potentially devastating effects last the rest of their lives.

 

Pinawa hosts a second show 'n shine.

Pinawa hosts the event for the second year.

Kaiser Jet getting ready to entertain on the Sundial platform. 

The band Kaiser Jet on the platform of the heritage sundial in Pinawa.

 

While the guys are playing........

Quite a few bikes were in the show 'n shine this year.

 

Lynda's in the kitchen orchestrating the preparations for the meal.

Lynda Krampetz organising the crew to assemble the lasagna.

Preparations Started on Saturday ... I don't think there's room for ham in the lasagna Pat!

 

Lynda, Pat, Susan and Brittany cooking the sauce.

 

Susan getting the spinach and cottage cheese together.

Cars are parked down Willis at the marina.

So many cruisers they are down another street.

 

The main area for the cruisers - the Pinawa Heritage Sundial.

Activity canopies for kids and a rest under shade for adults.

 

 

The Rainbow Auction tent with prizes galore - all donated by businesses and organizations.

Patty and Shirley selling tickets at the rainbow auction table.

 

Cruisers are here and waiting to eat! Doreen, Dianne, Pat and Patty, missing from picture are Nancy and Nancy.

Lasagna hot out of the oven, salads are ready with the bread sticks smelling delicious.

 

Crowds of Cruisers listening to Cosmo and Laurie as they award the best vehicles and the person that raised the most funds.

 

Cruisers in the Pinawa Community Centre after their meal.

 

 

Another successful event over for Cruisin' Manitoba for MS now everyone can rest!

So much action tired little Shelby out. Asleep under the Rainbow Auction table even through the music.

 

 

 

 

 

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