Advantage CU Supports Give a Little Life Day

Advantage Credit Union is very pleased to announce our “Give a little Life” health initiative!

Advantage Credit Union is proud to be the title sponsor of the annual Rawlco Radio “Give a Little Life” pledge day which is happening on December 3rd, 2010, in support of the Victoria Hospital Foundation. Rawlco will be broadcasting live that day at the Victoria Hospital. They will also be visiting several of our branch locations between November 29th to December 2nd to talk about what we are doing locally to enhance health care.

In support of local health care, we have expanded this valuable health care initiative into each of our branch communities. For the month of November, most of our branches will be hosting a fundraiser and selling “Give A Little Life” wall cards for a toonie (or whatever you wish to donate) to post in our branches. The proceeds will be donated to a local health care facility such as a hospital, nursing home, foundation or auxiliary. This is the first year that we do this fundraiser, and plan to continue for years to come.

In addition to the “Give a little Life” wall cards, if you wish to support any of these health care initiatives, the following fundraisers are taking place:

Christopher Lake Branch is raising funds for the Victoria Hospital Foundationfor upgrading equipment in the operating rooms (Laparoscopic equipment, LED lighting, a Dermatome, a tourniquet, a Hysterscope). A Chinese Auction table will be set up mid November with prizes donated by the community, so be sure to come into the branch to purchase tickets and get your name in the draw buckets. Draws will be made on December 3rd. A big Thank you to all those who donated items! Be sure to stop by the Christopher Lake branch for coffee & dainties on December 3rd.

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Paddockwood Branch is raising funds for the Victoria Hospital Foundation (same as above). Come enjoy an evening of Christmas music and desserts at Paddockwood’s “Christmas Jubilee and Dessert Table”, Wednesday, December 1st, 7:30 p.m. at the Paddockwood Community Hall. Admission: Adults $7, 14 & under $2, Preschool Free. Coffee or Juice & Dessert $2.

St. Louis and Prince Albertbranches are raising funds for the Victoria Hospital Foundation(same as above) and will beselling raffle tickets for a 2-night “get-away” at Lost Creek Resort in Waskesiu. Draw date is December 3rd. (lostcreekresort.com, 1-866-663-8622)

Candle Lake Branch is raising funds for the Candle Lake Community Health Centerfor the purchase of a special chair to use for foot care. The branch ishaving a Bake Sale on November 19th at the branch, just in time for Christmas, and would like to ask the community to help us out by donating some baking. If you can help, call the branch at 929-2800. We are also selling 50/50 tickets all of November. Draw date is December 3rd.Besure to stop by the branch for coffee & dainties on December 3rd for an“Old Fashioned Christmas Party”!

Birch Hills Branch is raising funds for Birch View Care Homefor Heavy Duty Kitchen Appliances.Come out to the Birch Hills Civic Centre, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, Friday, December 3rd for a Silent Auction, Raffle Table, Bake Sale, Misc. Prizes & Games & a 50/50 Draw. We’ll also be selling Beef-on-a-Bun all day for $5.00 starting at 11:00 am. If you wish to donate to the bake sale, please contact Jackie Manson at 749-3377.

Kinistino and Weldon branches are jointly raising funds for the Jubilee Lodge for Heavy Duty Kitchen Appliances. Come out to the Half Century Club for a Silent Auction (note list of items below), Raffle Table, Bake Sale, Misc. Prizes & Games & a 50/50 Draw, Thursday, December 2nd, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. They will be selling Beef-on-a-Bun all day for $5.00 starting at 11:00 am. If you wish to donate to the bake sale, please contact Josie Guse at 864-6235.

Silent Auction Items:

¡         14 foot Hopper Cone donated by Townside Enterprises Ltd. Value $3,500.00

¡         2 X 25 Hours on the new Guardian Sprayer donated by Farmworld. Value $10,000.00

¡         25 hours on a Telehandler donated by Agworld. Total Value $5,000.00

¡         Glen Scrimshaw print donated by Dwayne Enterprises Ltd. Value $380.00

¡         Case of DuPont Harmony C donated by Soilutions. Value $920.00

¡         Express and Refine Chemical donated by DuPont. Value $580.00

¡         1 Load Crushed Gravel donated by R.M. of Flett’s Springs. Value $350.00

¡         4 X $250 Credit Notes for Margolis Agency donated by Margolis Leonard Insurance Agency. Total Value $1,000.00

¡         2 night stay at Elk Ridge Resort. Value $333.00

…as well as numerous other miscellaneous items!

A big “THANK YOU” to all the businesses, organizations and individuals for their generous donations!

Englefeld Branch is raising funds for the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Cardiac Equipment Fund. The branch is sponsoring the ImprovDinner Theatre“A Not So Silent Night” along with the Englefeld Recreation Board and Fire Department. There will be twoshows (no one under 19 admitted) – Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th– at the Englefeld School Gym. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the performance at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person available at Advantage Credit Union, Englefeld Branch. For more information, call 287-4242 or 287-3651.

Naicam Branch is raising funds for the Naicam Primary Health Clinic for the purchase of a defibrillator. Come out to our Bake Sale on Friday, November 26th at the branch. We’ll also be selling tickets on the following items: a wood carving created and donated by Mike Saretsky; a painting created by Val Weber; a photo sitting ($125.00 value) donated by Vanessa Savage; a “Word Up” Tile created by Kim Patterson (winner can choose a design from the catalogue).Draw date is November 30th.

Spalding Branch is raising funds for Quill Plains Centennial Lodge in Watson for the Activity Fund. The branch is selling raffle tickets on a quilt donated by Georgette Mills. Draw date is November 29th.

Watson Branch is raising funds for Quill Plains Centennial Lodge in Watson for the Heritage Garden. The branch is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Nintento® Wii®, $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw date is November 30th.

St. Brieux Branch will be raising funds for the Chateau Auxiliary for the purchase of one or more alternating mattresses for the residents which allow for adjustments to relieve areas that create pressure points. They are selling Baba’s Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Borscht & Farmer Sausage until November 19th, 2010. Order forms are available at the branch or from any staff or MRC member and have also been sent to all St. Brieux Post Office boxholders. Orders will be available for pickup on Friday, November 26th at the St. Brieux Branch between 9 am and 5 pm.

LakeLenore Branch is raising funds for the Lake Lenore First Responders for the purchase of an Oxygen Saturation Pulse Oximeter. They are selling Baba’s Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Borscht & Farmer Sausage until November 17th, 2010. Order forms are available at the branch or from any staff or MRC member and have also been sent to all Lake Lenore Post Office box holders. Please pick up your order at the branch on Thursday, December 2nd between 9 am and 4 pm.

Melfort, Gronlid and Star City branchesare selling “Give a little Life” wall cards and will be donating their proceeds to Melfort Hospital Nursing Fundraising Group for three heart and vital monitors and a new lift tub for the Acute Care Ward.

We hope you will join us in supporting these worthwhile fundraisers for health improvements in your community or local hospital, and thank you in advance for your support!

Check back here after December 6th for an update on how much money was raised.