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For anyone who knows me, it is no surprise that the Centre of Hope is very near and dear to my heart.  From the moment I walked in the doors of that “little building on Franklin Avenue” almost seven years ago, my life has never been the same.  I fell head over heels in love with the mission and values of the agency, and with the amazing work that it did in the community.  Throughout the years I had remained a strong supporter and friend of the Centre, until 2 …

Latest news release by Russell Thomas, Dare2Dream Communications Director : http://www.middleagebulge.com/2013/02/meagher-recovering-at-home.html We are beyond grateful for all the support our community has showed to Phil and Ski for Hope.  

As our Municipal Councillor Phil Meager makes his journey to Fort Chip today for his 280km ski journey starting tomorrow (early am) he has more reasons to smile and be excited just like we do. We are very grateful to the five companies from the Home Building and Development Community that have stepped up to support this one of a kind and epic journey. Our new friends of Winchester Builders, Devonian Properties (developing Longboat Landing), Rohit Communities, Island Homes and Cherrywood Homes are contributing $1,000.00 dollars each!  Our dear and …

Municipal Councillor Phil Meagher is taking an epic journey. He will be skiing 280km in hopes of raising awareness and funds for our centre. Councillor Meagher’s journey from Fort Chipewyan to Fort McMurray is expected to take about 30 to 40 hours. He will begin his ride on February 23rd early in the morning and is expected to arrive mid-afternoon on February 24th at the WinterPLAY site on the Snye. Please support this one of a kind and epic adventure by clicking on the below “donate” button.  

7th annual Ride for Hope will be taking place February 7th. Mr. Krahn and two other quad enthusiasts will be riding their quads approximately 440km from Fort McMurray to Fort Smith. They are looking to local business and individuals to pledge them for this ride.Ken started The Ride for Hope seven years ago to support the Centre of Hope. This year’s goal for Ken is $25,000 dollars. Pledges can be made to Centre of Hope for the Ride for Hope from now until Feb 10th.

Our SubZero Challenge started Dec 1st, 2012 and ever since the first day we have been going strong. Today we sit at $21,010.68! That means less than $4,000 dollars to go until March 1st. Please visit our blog for more information and to find out how you can help. www.subzerochallenge.ca  

Centre of Hope just had the most amazing “lunch”!!! Our friends from Acklands Grainger surprised us with such an AMAZING donation. They donated 321  jackets and 142 pants worth $160,000 dollars!!!!! How UNBELIVABLE is that??!! This shows just how generous and giving our community truly is. This amazing donation comes in perfect time for our Christmas Party next week. We know we will have many smiley faces that will be excited, pleased, and so thankful to receive a new and most importantly warm winter jacket. We feel very blessed to have such …

Our 7th annual KD GALA was a great success. KD Gala is put on annually in appreciation of United Way and everything they do for us. This year we are happy to be able to give back $13,500 dollars. Thank you to all the local businesses and individuals for your support.                                                                                

  While going through our “Fuzzy book”, I came across a letter from our friends at Fort McKay Group of Companies. The words of this letter make us feel very warm fuzzy . Please have a read at a few sentences of the letter:  ”I would like to start by acknowledging the shining efforts of  you, your stuff and the center of hope facility for an outstanding and notable positive impact on the community of Fort McMurray. The results of your dedication to improving the standard of living for everyone here is evident all …

I AM AN ADDICT by Jackie I am an addict dying with each blast At this point I really don’t know how long I’ll last. The pipe controls me, I can’t get out No matter how much I scream and shout No one hears me, they’ve all given up on me All I long for is my old life, but they can’t see. Crack has taken everything I had.   To see where I am now, really makes me mad I am mad at the world for letting me go …