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Celebrating Our 2024 Log-A-Load for Kids Canada Success!

What an exceptional year it has been for the Log-A-Load for Kids Canada program! Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our members, sponsors, and event participants, 2024 has set a new benchmark for our collective impact on children’s health.

Together, we raised an astounding $89,312 this year! These funds will provide critical support to four of Canada’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals:

  • IWK Foundation (Halifax, NS)
  • Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (Saskatoon, SK)
  • Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation (St. John’s, NL)
  • CHEO Foundation (Ottawa, ON)

 

Highlights of 2024 Events and Contributions

Events Across the Country:

  • Caledonia Ball Tournament – A community favorite, generously supported local businesses and  participants, raised significant funds for the IWK Foundation this past August..
  • Port Hawkesbury Paper Golf Tournament – Held at the Antigonish Golf Club, this event brought golfers together for a meaningful cause in October..
  • Log-A-Load Curling Fun Spiel – Organized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry & Agriculture’s Social Committee, supporting the Janeway Children’s Hospital.
  • BBQ Events in Saskatchewan – Hosted by the CIF-SK Section in Meadow Lake and Hudson Bay, these gatherings showcased the generosity of the forestry sector and contractors, with a notable challenge issued by Mistik to meet or exceed contributions.


Special Fundraising Initiatives:

  • Bury the Truck – This engaging campaign, featured at the CWF Spring Meeting and DEMO International, encouraged spirited donations from attendees.
  • Live and Silent Auctions – Held during the CWF Spring Meeting, these auctions highlighted the forestry community’s giving spirit.
  • Speaker Donations – Contributions on behalf of speakers at the CWF Spring Meeting and the DEMO International Technical Conference further boosted the totals.

A Community That Makes a Difference

This remarkable achievement demonstrates the strength, compassion, and generosity of Canada’s forestry community. Your contributions have touched the lives of countless children and their families, providing them with hope and support during challenging times.

Let’s continue this momentum into 2025 and make an even greater impact together. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

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Donations to Log-a-Load for Kids Canada can be made at any time with our secure Stripe link below.

THANK YOU!

The 2024 CWF Spring Meeting was an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and friends, all while making a difference in the lives of children in our community. Thank you for your support!

We believe that each of our lives have been or will be touched by the tragedy of a child getting sick and needing the best possible care. This program allows us to help provide them with that care so they can grow up to live happy and productive lives.

Your generous donations always help support local Children’s Hospital Foundations 100% and help make a positive impact in the lives of our children who need it. Whether it’s a unique experience, a highly sought-after item, or a valuable service, we welcome any donations that you can contribute.

Ask yourself… “What have I done for Log A Load for Kids Canada lately?”

Log-A-Load For Kids Canada is a national giving campaign that facilitates donations from loggers and forest industry professionals to local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN)-affiliated hospital foundations. Participants can donate the value of a load of logs or raise funds through various events to support the cause.

The Canadian Woodlands Forum (CWF) takes pride in being the national coordinator for Log-A-Load For Kids Canada, ensuring that 100% of all contributions go directly to local CMN Canada hospital foundations. Overhead expenses are covered separately by sponsoring associations, the Children’s Miracle Network, and corporate and private underwriting, ensuring that the funds raised are maximized for the hospitals’ benefit.

Since its inception in 2000, Log-A-Load for Kids Canada has achieved remarkable success, raising over $1.7 million for different children’s hospitals across the country. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of numerous volunteers who organize a wide range of fundraising events, both large and small, contributing to the program’s success.

The children’s hospital foundations affiliated with the Children’s Miracle Network share a commitment to enhancing the lives of local children. The funds raised through Log-A-Load For Kids Canada play a crucial role in purchasing life-saving equipment and supporting groundbreaking medical research and essential services that do not receive assistance from the Provincial Ministry.

Log-A-Load For Kids Canada has a broad reach, benefiting children’s hospital foundations from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Vancouver, British Columbia. The campaign encourages various creative fundraising events, such as sponsored golf tournaments, cookouts, log and equipment auctions, and raffles, which can be implemented in different communities across the country. Participants’ generosity is recognized through local media coverage and even at the national level, acknowledging their vital contributions. Annual fundraisers, including events like the Caledonia Ball Tournament and the Spring Meeting: Ritchie Brothers Live Auction bring people together in support of a great cause, fostering a sense of community and giving.

The CWF has been a supporter of Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations for over 20 years, consistently contributing to the well-being of children in need. Their continued dedication exemplifies the spirit of giving and compassion that makes Log-A-Load For Kids Canada such a successful and impactful program.