The Canoe for Kids event took place on Saturday June 1st and a great day was had by all. Thankfully the weather held out for the morning making it a very pleasant day. Overall the event raised in excess of $110,000 to support the Christie Lake summer camp and after school program. A couple of IBISKA consultants hopped on board the IBISKA canoe this year to lend some additional muscle power and enthusiasm to our paddling crew. MANY THANKS to...
Canoe for Kids – Sat Jun 1 at Mooney’s Bay
This year again, IBISKA staff will be paddling and fund raising in the Annual Enbridge Canoe for Kids on Saturday June 1st at Mooney’s Bay. This is a wonderful event that we all enjoy and care deeply about. It is a fun way to make a difference in the lives of children from disadvantaged families in our community. In the past years, through our paddling effort and the generosity of our sponsors, more kids have had the opportunity to...
Cleaning the Capital
On April 19th, IBISKA staff eagerly rolled up their sleeves and dug into the garbage emerging after a long winter near the Rideau River locks using bags for garbage disposal, compost, and recycling. IBISKA volunteers chose this touristy area around Parliament Hill/Major’s Hill as it was a central location that receives a lot of summer traffic from locals and tourists alike. As we all know, spring in Ottawa can look rather messy with garbage and...
Wheel Chair Dare
On April 6th, and for the 3rd year in a row, IBISKA participated in the Wheelchair Dare to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy research and services. Four of IBISKA’s staff members have now taken the challenge of spending a day in a wheelchair. This year, Annemarie Banninger raised a total of $1700, with the help of everyone at IBISKA, placing her as the top fundraiser under the individual category. Hear more about Annemarie’s experience...