See the Support Flyer here.

It was great to see a consistency in the number of people who faithfully remain members of the Have a Heart monthly club, and one friend of the NPCC Foundation who has been a regular donor over the past number of years visited the Centre during the broadcast to present a cheque of $15,000.

Centre and School staff did a superb job in ensuring the radiothon’s success and numerous people have commented about the wonderful, heartfelt stories that are told during the broadcast. We keep telling people publicly that because of caring  Centre and school staff, miracles happen every day, and the proof of the pudding comes through loud and clear in events such as the Radiothon.

We are very fortunate to have management and staff at Astral Media Niagara who are totally committed to the Centre and are very passionate about delivering the Centre’s message and accomplishments on the airwaves. They are a real credit to the Niagara community.

Ryan lives in Wainfleet.  He was born 10 weeks prematurely.  His mother calls the Children’s Centre a godsend.  At 2 1/2 he could not crawl and barely had the strength to stand up.  Ryan enrolled in the Centre’s physiotherapy program and by the end of the year he could walk upright with the assistance of a walker.  Ryan’s mother still recalls the expression on his face, a gigantic smile, when he walked down the Centre’s hallway for the very first time.  Ryan is a great testimonial ambassador for the NPCC and will be attending his first year of high school this September.

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Astral Radio Niagara’s 105.7 EZ Rock, 97.7 HTZ-fm and 610 CKTB will once again be broadcasting live from the Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre for the whole day April 26th from 6am to 7pm.

This year the The Trews, a Canadian hard rock band from Nova Scotia will be showing their support by making a public appearance at the Children’s Centre.

We will be set up in the NPCC’s main gymnasium looking for financial assistance from our community.  There are many ways to donate this year!  TEXT SPECIAL TO 45678 TO DONATE $10 TO THE NPCC.  Credit, debit, cash and cheques are all accepted!

• DRIVE BY OUR OUTDOOR TENT
• COME IN TO THE CENTRE
• JOIN OUR MONTHLY “HAVE-A-HEART” CLUB
• CALL IN (289.362.1000)
• DONATE ON OUR WEBSITE www.npccfoundation.com

M & M’s  Meat Shops will be on-site during the lunch hour from 11:30 to 2:00 pm selling hamburgers and chicken burgers for $3.00 and breaded chicken on a bun for $4.00.  All items include M & M’s very own peach drink!

On April 26th call us, text us, drive by or stop by to be part of this amazing annual event.

April Jeffs came with her game face on.

The Wainfleet mayor and captain of the Niagara South hockey team came ready to play on Sunday, or perhaps ready to fight.

During the first period of the inaugural Niagara South vs. Niagara North Municipal Face Off Charity Event, Jeffs gave the crowd a show when she threw down her gloves during a face off and picked a friendly fight with Niagara North player and West Lincoln Mayor Doug Joyner.

Leaving Joyner with his jersey over his head in a matter of seconds, Jeffs claimed victory, throwing her hands in the air as the crowd roared.

It was a day all in fun for the mayors, councillors and chief administrative officers who strapped on their skates to support the Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre.

And while it seems a good time was had by all, with plenty of pranks — including multiple pucks and overturned goalie nets — happening on ice, it was Niagara South which ultimately dominated the game, defeating their Niagara North counterparts 7-3.

The southern team will have its name engraved on a plaque that will be up for grabs annually at Wainfleet’s new staple event.

“I’m happy with the turnout,” Jeffs said as she looked out over the busy stands at Wainfleet Arena. “I hope it gets bigger every year.”

Jim Marino was also pleased to see so many seats filled.

The executive director of Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre Foundation was taken aback by the amount of enthusiasm displayed by both the players and the crowd.

“Miracles happen every day” at the centre, Marino said. “These people are all a part of those miracles.”

Marcia Boros knows all about miracles.

Her son Ryan, now 14, has been visiting the children’s centre since he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at two-and-a-half. He’s made amazing progress and now not only chairs Wainfleet’s youth advisory council, but also dropped the puck at Sunday’s event.

“It’s nice to see the community come together for such a worthy cause,” Marcia said.

“There are so many people in the region who would be lost if there wasn’t a place like (the centre) here.”

“It’s a truly amazing organization.”

Providing support for the NPCC is part of the reason why Wainfleet youth Laryssa Merzanis put on her winter gear and headed to the arena Sunday.

The other part was to, of course, cheer on her township’s fearless leader.

“Go April!” Merzanis screamed from the crowd, waving a sign of encouragement for the sole female on the ice.

“It’s hilarious,” she said of the game. “Very entertaining.”

The hockey game was followed by a public skate with municipal officials, as well as beer and chili served up by Wainfleet firefighters.

We will be set up in the NPCC’s main gymnasium looking for financial assistance from our community!

M & M’s  Meat Shops will be on-site during the lunch hour with some tasty choices to raise funds for oue children with special needs.

*Much more information coming soon!  STAY TUNED.

On April 26th call us, text us or stop by to be part of this amazing annual event.

Leeman will join former NHL legends Dennis Hull who returns as a key-note speaker with his distinctive style of comedy, golaies Billy Smith who won 4 Stanley cups with the New York Islanders as well as the Vezina and Con Smythe trophies, Ed Chadwickand and Peter Ing.  Other head table guests include Canadian Mixed Martial Arts and UFC Fighter Mark “The Machine” Hominick, Buffalo Bandits NLL star Mark Steenhuis, Canadian Women’s Olympian Jayna Hefford and CFL Hall of Famer Angelo Mosca.

Year 2012 Inductees into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame will also be honoured after special ceremonies and more celebrities will be announced in the near future.  Foster says, “we are anticipating another sell-out dinner and we are delighted with the positive reaction we have been receiving for the return of Dennis Hull”.

Hull who is a former Chigaco Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings NHL star is now known as one of North America’s foremost after-dinner speakers who is always in high demand.  His hilarious anecdotes and stories, with his unique, distinctive style of delivery has pleased thousands, many of them right here in the Niagara Region.  Gordie Howe once said, “there are two superstars in the Hull family-Bobby the hockey player and Dennis the after-dinner speaker”.

Scotiabank/ScotiaMcleod has again agreed to be the corporate sponsor for this event which ahs become the highlight of the St. Catharines/Niagara sporting year.

Tickets are $100.00 each and can be purchased in tables of 12, 10, 8 or individually with a $60 tax receipt for each ticket purchased.

Further information or for tickets: 

Jim Marino (905) 688.3550 (x 106)

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3pm Municipal Face off. 4pm Free Family Skate with Mayors CAOs and Regional Councillors. 5pm Chili and Beer Garden. Raffle Baskets, Face Painting Frisbee toss and more…cash donations will be accepted at the door for the Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre.

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$1600 was presented to the NPCC Foundation’s Jim Marino by soccer participant Jennifer, referee Geoff and little Emi who receives therapy at the NPCC.

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