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Upcoming Breakfast for Learning Events & CAMPAIGNS
Participating in a Breakfast for Learning event is a great way to help connect with others in your community.

Events

 

Breakfast for Learning First Annual Golf Tournament
Join us on Tuesday September 21st, 2010 as Breakfast for Learning hosts an exclusive, inaugural golf tournament at the prestigious Glen Abbey Golf Club.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 in support of breakfast, snack and lunch programs in communities throughout Canada. The event will be an exciting opportunity for Canadian business leaders to golf for a worthy cause, make important business contacts and have fun.

Come join executives and senior managers from Canada’s top companies in industries such as food and foodservice, entertainment, pharmaceuticals, hospitality and more.

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Upcoming External Events & Campaigns
Thank you to all the individuals and organizations that help to raise awareness and funds for child nutrition programs through events. Your initiative, creativity and commitment to the cause helps to make a true difference in the lives of children across the country.

Events 

 

Join us at Vinyl 95.3FM's SUMMERFEST on July 1, 2010
On Thursday, July 1st, 2010, pack up your friends and family and head over to Woodbine Park in Toronto for SUMMERFEST 2010.  Breakfast for Learning's media sponsor, Vinyl 95.3FM - playing the greatest hits of the 60's, 70's and 80's, will be hosting a FREE live outdoor concert from 12 noon to dusk.  The event will feature music by David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Glass Tiger and many more.  In addition, Maple Lodge Farms will be bbq-ing, kids (big and small) will be entertained in the Family Fun Zone and Canada Day celebrations will be capped off with the biggest outdoor disco dance party and a fireworks display at dusk.  Most importantly, there will be activities throughout the day that you can participate in that will help to raise funds in support of child nutrition programs across the country.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  We are looking for energetic volunteers that can help Breakfast for Learning raise awareness and funds for child nutrition at SUMMERFEST on July 1, 2010.  If you believe that every child in Canada deserves to go to school well-nourished and ready to learn, sign up to volunteer today.  For more information click here.  To download a volunteer application form, click here.

 

Three Boys, One Birthday Party, Hundreds of Healthy Meals Served
For the third year, Jacob, Jack and Jamie will be celebrating their birthdays in support of Breakfast for Learning. Over the past couple of years close to $2,000 has been raised to help feed students nourishing meals. This year's celebration will be happening on July 3rd and in lieu of gifts, donations will be accepted and will benefit the student nutrition program at Ryerson Middle School in Hamilton, ON.  For more information or to donate, click here.

 

Ladies Golfing FORE Child Nutrition
Members of the Carnmoney Golf & Country Club will be hitting the green in support of Breakfast for Learning programs in Calgary, Alberta.  A tradition for over 20 years, the annual Ladies Member Guest Tournament will be held on July 6th, 2010
For more information contact Janet Watson at (403) 829.1000

 

Campaigns

Everyone's Talking About Entertaining with Salad
Introducing a new recipe book to help you entertain and at the same time give back to your community.  Diana Gallacher and Nancy Boeckner, the creators of Everyone's Talking, Entertaining with Salads - the first in a series of elegant, gourmet cookbooks -  are raising money in support of Breakfast for Learning.  Diana has been a Breakfast for Learning volunteer for over 10 years developing two nutrition programs in her children's schools in Hamilton, Ontario.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these books will go towards child nutrition programs across the country.  To purchase your copy for $12.99, email Diana Gallacher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You will be sure to impress your guests!

 

Supporting Child Nutrition Programs
Visit your local grocery store, purchase Imperial margarine and help feed students across the country. Thank you to Unilever who will generously donate part of the proceeds of Imperial margarine (2lb and 3lb tubs) sales to Breakfast for Learning. Look for "Imperial is a proud sponsor of Breakfast for Learning" on the tub. For more information on Unilever and Imperial margarine, visit www.unilever.ca.