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2011 Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER 2011
> A Run Through History - POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 2011 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE FORKS - Presented by City Park Runners at The Forks National Historic Site10K Race or 5K Fun Run/Walk $20.00 FREE Family Fun Scavenger Hunt. Awards & Prizes. Limited registration - Don't delay! No registrations will be accepted on race day. Open to participants of all abilities.

APRIL
> Saturday, Apri1 16th - Variety Gold Heart Gala
The Fairmont Winnipeg

JUNE
> Monday, June 13th - SUBWAY Golf Classic in support of Variety
Niakwa Country Club

ANNUAL EVENTS
Third party groups often partner with Variety throughout the year to put on fundraising initiatives such as Golf Tournaments, Dinners, Auctions, or other creative events. Variety relies on these initiatives, and we are always open to suggestions and innovative ideas from third party groups.

Volunteer committee members along with Variety staff co-ordinate and plan the following events each year.

Gold Heart Gala (Spring)
The annual gala is one of the 'go to' events of our Variety calendar year! The Gala began as the Celebrity Dinner, which followed the Annual Variety Telethon. Each Gala offers a creative new theme, and Variety partners and friends come out to enjoy an evening of fun, dancing, prizes, and great food. Sponsorship Opportunities include Corporate Table Sponsorships, Centerpiece Sponsor or Prize Sponsorships. This year Variety celebrated a very special milestone during our 30th Anniversary Gold Heart "Champagne and Pearls" Gala. Our Live Auction raised close to $50,000.00 which included the purchase of medical equipment and specialized items for children.

SUBWAY Golf Tournament in support of Variety (Summer)
The SUBWAY Tournament celebrated its 11th year in 2008, and $569,000.00 has been raised since its inception. This great day of golf features valuable prizes, on-course activities, lunch provided by SUBWAY and a delicious banquet following the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities include Hole Sponsors, Cart Sponsor, as well as other excellent partnership options. In 2009 the tournament is moving to Niakwa Country Club. Please mark Monday, June 22nd on your calendars!

Gold Heart Humanitarian of the Year Award Dinner (Fall)
A new recipient is selected each year to receive the 'Humanitarian of the Year' Award. Recipients are selected based on their outstanding commitment to Manitoba. This year Variety was delighted to honour Mr. Bill Knight. Past recipients include: Earl Barish, John and Bonnie Buhler, Rodney Steiman, John Kadynuik and Leonard Baranyk, Janice Filmon, Gail Asper, and Doug Stephen. Sponsorship Opportunities include Corporate Table purchase and Dinner Sponsor.

Hearts of Blue and Gold Bomber Dinners
Earl's Restaurants have partnered with Variety to provide the Bomber Buddies Section at the Winnipeg Football Stadium. In support of this initiative, which enables Variety families to attend Bomber home games throughout the Football season, Earl's Restaurants on Main Street and on Pembina Highway host Fundraising Dinners throughout the year. These dinners are often sold out, as they offer guests an opportunity to meet and greet Bomber stars, both past and present.