Thanks again to Ontario Fire Fighters for supporting those affected with muscular dystrophy. Although our numbers are unaudited we want to congratulate and thank all of those who supported us this past year. Canadian Fire Fighters raised $2.7 million and the combined efforts of members from 265 Ontario Fire Departments and Associations raised $1,175,000. Almost 50% of our National Fire Fighter revenue comes from you and what is really amazing is you increased from the previous year by $80,000. We are so fortunate to have you on our fundraising team.

We have entered a contest with Pepsi and have a chance to win $100,000 in support of youth affected with muscular dystrophy.
Details are below and if you have the opportunity to vote, please do so as often as you can. Thanks in advance.

Again, congratulations for raising $1,175,000 and we look forward to working with you over this next year.

Regards,

Pamela Musgrave
Regional Manager

 

Flex YOUR muscles and Help Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Win $100,000 to Empower Youth

Muscular Dystrophy Canada has entered the "Pepsi Refresh Project" contest with a goal of winning $100,000. This money will be used to bring together youth and families affected by neuromuscular disorders from all over Canada to network with peers, build support systems, develop leadership skills and plan for the future.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada's prior Youth in Action Conferences were a huge success, but we need your help to raise the money for a 2012 Conference.

Starting May 1st until June 30th, 2011, please vote everyday for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Here's how:

- Go to: http://www.refresheverything.ca/musculardystrophy
- Click the "VOTE FOR THIS IDEA" button.
- If it is your first time visiting the site, you'll need to complete the "Sign In" form.
- If you are returning to the site, you'll need to enter your email address, password, and type the two word code displayed in the box. Click on "Sign In".
- Once you have signed in, register your vote by clicking "VOTE FOR THIS IDEA" next to the description of Muscular Dystrophy Canada's Youth In Action project.

About our Project:

- By voting for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, you'll be helping to provide an important service for youth and families affected by neuromuscular disorders.
- We have submitted our project under the category of "Health".
- Main goals of our project:
- Inspire and empower youth.
- Help youth with disabilities gain skills, confidence and independence.
- Provide support and educational workshops for youth, families and caregivers.
- Create long-lasting community networks to support youth and their family members into the future.
- Visit http://www.refresheverything.ca/musculardystrophy for more information about our project, including photos and a video!

Hints to Help us Win!

- Vote for 'Muscular Dystrophy Canada' once a day, every day between May 1st to June 30th, 2011.
- Share our project with your friends using the Facebook and Twitter links. Share on other networking sites such as Linkedin.
- Ask your friends, family and co-workers to flex their muscles, and vote for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
- Keep this email in your inbox, and click on the link to the http://www.refresheverything.ca/musculardystrophy website every day.

FLEX YOUR VOTE TODAY!
Thank you!