Fire Fighters Burn Fund

The Fire Fighters Burn Fund supports several programs in Manitoba. The Burn Fund's activities touch tens of thousands of children each year with various programs. The burn camp hosts about 40 children each year and helps them deal with the physical and emotional scars or burn injuries. Other burn fund initiatives include prevention programs, fire safety houses and a new interactive CD game which is being launched world-wide to teach children how to escape in the event of a fire. There are about 200 fire departments in Manitoba and about 2500 fire fighters, all of whom participate in the Fire Fighters Burn Fund. In November 2005 the Fire Fighters Burn Fund dedicated a new Fire Safety Centre. Donations from Canad Inns Winter Wonderland helped in the purchase of the new facility.

Torch Run

Torch Run PhotoThe Law Enforcement Torch Run supports Manitoba Special Olympics and athletes. There are currently 1400 people from 49 different communities. The Torch Run involves law enforcement personnel from across the province. The ultimate goal of the Torch Run is to ensure all Manitobans living with a mental disability are provided with the opportunity to share in the benefits of participating in sports and related physical activities. By developing and supporting these programs, Torch Run participants hope to prepare the province's special athletes for active and successful participation in their respective communities.

For the past 15 years, Torch Run volunteers have participated in fund raising programs in Manitoba. One hundred percent of all money raised through corporate donations go to Special Olympics Manitoba. Internationally, the Torch Run encompasses 21 countries and over 50,000 law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest worldwide fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Riverview Health Centre

Riverview Health Centre is a world class facility located on the banks of the Red River. It provides innovative and compassionate care to those in need.

Riverview's 388-beds cater to those with rehabilitation and long term care needs. The centre supports progressive programming for patients and residents in hospital and personal care home units, as well as in outpatient and community programs.

Riverview Health Centre is organized to provide patient and resident care services using a "program management" approach. This means all care providers work in interdisciplinary Patient Care Teams. The members of each team include all core services required by the identified patient and resident population.

The Red River Exhibition Foundation

The Red River Exhibition Foundation was established in 1997 with a $100,000 contribution from the Red River Exhibition Association. This amount continues to grow with support from the industries involved.

The Foundation’s mandate is to provide scholarships to deserving Manitobans in keeping with the Association’s mandate “to promote industry, commerce, tourism, and agriculture.” The Foundations now offers fifteen scholarships annually for students to further their studies in the Aerospace, Tourism, Agriculture, Business and Automotive Industry Sectors.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, with support from the CEO and staff. The Red River Exhibition Foundation is totally administered and managed by volunteers. Administration costs are paid by the Red River Exhibition Association and volunteer fundraisers. Through this volunteer commitment, the Foundation can guarantee that 100% of industry donations go directly to fund the scholarships.

In addition, once an industry sector is established, the Founding Donor would have the opportunity to nominate members to the scholarship selection committee for that industry sector.

The Foundation Board is responsible for developing and printing the scholarship brochures that are distributed to Manitoba schools.