Published March 05, 2015 22:07
École Robert H. Smith School is serving up breakfast, fun and support for a worthwhile community champion: The Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg.
The general public and media are invited to the school (located at 315 Oak St.) on Friday, March 6, from 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The fundraising breakfast will feature great food, entertainment, games, prizes and much more.
For the past eight years, Robert H. Smith’s Grade 6 students have researched different charities and presented potential beneficiaries to their peers. Students vote on the charity to be supported by the school and community for each year’s breakfast.
“This is about kids giving to kids, embracing the community and helping others,” said Principal Tom Rossi.
The school’s community breakfast raises thousands annually for its various beneficiaries. Past beneficiaries include The Children’s Hospital Foundation, The Children’s Wish Foundation and Winnipeg Harvest.
The carnival-like event has drawn many special guests over the years, including the mayor, city councilors, the Chief of Police, The Joe Show, Shaw Television, Breakfast TV and the CTV Morning Show, to name a few. Members of the general public come in droves to make donations through a variety of fundraising activities: the breakfast, massages, haircuts, autograph tables, carnival games, prizes and more.
Donations can also be made online. Everyone who donates online ($100 or more) can bring a print out copy of their donation to receive free admission and more.