Karen Shank Foundation
"Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless." -- Sherry Anderson
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3rd Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament
3rd Annual Spike out Hunger! Beach Volleyball Tournament
The Sports Village Oasis
Vaughan, Ontario
June 7, 2008
All proceeds raised and food collected from this fun-filled event will benefit Eden Food Bank and University of Toronto Mississauga Food Bank, two essential charities that support the fight against hunger.
Last year’s event raised $9000 and collected over 300kg of food for charity. See the pictures from last year to see what you're missing!
Details
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The 3rd annual Karen Shank Foundation beach volleyball tournament will be held at the
Sports Village. The Sports Village
boasts 5 sand courts, a licensed restaurant with outdoor patio, a climbing wall, arcade
and inline skating park.
*Collect pledges equal to the registration fee and half the fee will be refunded! Prizes will be presented to the winning teams, including a cash prize of $200 to the winners of the Advanced 4's division. Prizes also go out to the top pledge-raising team and the top food-donating team. There will also be a raffle with some fabulous prizes! Flyer Rules Food List Waiver Pledge Form Map to event |
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Registration
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Register online, or email info@karenshankfoundation.org to reserve your spot. Note that your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received. If you have any questions about this event, please don't hesitate to
contact us!
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Food Collection
Ontario is the core of business and governmental activity in Canada, yet over 44% of the poor in this country who rely on food banks are in this province. In Peel Region, those relying on food bank assistance spend 75% of their income on housing which leaves only $2.82 a day per person. That's $2.82 per person to spend on everything else after housing... everything: food, clothes, transportation, living needs.
These are desperate statistics affecting those who live in our neighborhoods. Hunger is a real problem, and we each need to be a part of eliminating it. YOU can help and make an immediate and direct impact. DONATE to your local food bank. They all need food, money and your time to help those in need.
Help spike out hunger by collecting items from this food list.
All teams that collect the 20 items from this list will be entered in a draw to win a
special prize. With your help, we can fill the pantries of the Eden Food Bank to help
those in need.
Tournament Partners
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Eden Food BankEden Food Bank is a non-denominational, charitable organization, working to eliminate hunger through food distribution to qualified individuals and families living in selected areas of Mississauga. All proceeds from the summer 2007 beach tournament will go to Eden Food Bank. |
| The University of Toronto Mississauga Food Bank |
University of Toronto Mississauga Food BankThe UTM Food Bank opened its doors to the UTM Community on November 16, 2005. Currently, the service, which operates in partnership with FoodPath, provides fresh groceries and non-perishable items to full-time and part-time students, as well as staff and faculty. The UTM Food Bank is open to serve the community every Wednesday from 2-5pm. The target groups are UTM students and staff, particularly those living in residence. |
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Sports Village OasisThe village Oasis has 5 sand courts, licensed restaurant and patio. In addition to volleyball, the Sports Village has full size ice hockey rinks, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, skatepark, arcade and more. |
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Karen Shank FoundationThe Karen Shank Foundation strives to raise awareness of the many needs in our local communities and to promote participation through volunteering in our day-to-day lives. To this end the Karen Shank Foundation has organized a number of events including volunteer days, social nights and most notably charity volleyball tournaments. |