FUNDRAISING AT PARTICIPATION HOUSE

Fundraising is an integral part of what we do to support those we serve. Involving the community in fun(d) raising activities offers everyone an opportunity to work and play together.

Some of the ways your donations make a difference include the purchase of high-tech communication aids, computer systems for clients and recreational opportunities.

Calendar of Activities

DECEMBER 1969
Date	Event	Time
Wednesday, 31	PUTT FOR ME	9:00 am
This event is similar to a car rally. Community groups/businesses arrange a themed makeshift mini putt at their location. Foursomes (mini putt participants) travel by car to these locations to complete in a community wide mini-putt tournament. Location: Through out Brantford and Brant County. Note: This fundraiser is a shared event in cooperation with the M.S. Society, Brant County Chapter.
Wednesday, 31	NORTH BRANTFORD & CANADIAN PIONEER LIONS WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT	9:00 am
Teams from various community organizations are invited to take on the challenge of playing basketball in special sports wheel chairs.
Wednesday, 31	SPEAKEASY ; NIGHT OF MUSIC & DANCE	7:00 pm
Description: Speakeasy fund raiser for P.H. “Band & Dance” “Open Bar” Location: Petofi Hungarian Hall, Park Rd North Time: 7:00pm -11:00pm Date: Saturday, March 29 Ticket sales: $20.00 each, $25.00 at the door For more information email
speakeasyband@sympatico.ca
APRIL 2008
Date	Event	Time
Tuesday, 1	PENNIES FROM HEAVEN / PENNIES FOR P.H.	9:00 am
Location: Throughout Brantford and Brant County Time: During elementary School hours Date: During the months of April, May and June Description: Elementary level students are provided the opportunity to support persons with physically disabilities in a special pennies collection program. Each participating school receives collection jars and a special entertaining presentation and magic show. In return over a four to five week period, students are encouraged to bring in their pennies in support of Participation House Brantford.
AUGUST 2008
Date	Event	Time
Thursday, 28	PARIS FAIR PRESENTS SHOPPERS HOME HEALTH CARE MOBILITY CHALLENGE	6:00 pm
Community teams of five compete in a relay race consisting of challenging obstacles. Each participant must negotiate the course while impaired with various physical limitations. Mobility equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers are provided. Location: Paris Fair Grounds Time: 6pm & 7pm
SEPTEMBER 2008
Date	Event	Time
Wednesday, 17	PARTICIPATION HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT	10:30 am
A fun day of golf and fellowship! Location: Greens at Renton
OCTOBER 2008
Date	Event	Time
Friday, 17	GHOST ENCOUNTERS	7:00 pm
Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn Note: for complete details go to Location: Brantwood Farms (Powerline and Lynden Rd. Brantford) Date: Last two weekends in October (Friday, October 17, Saturday, October 18, Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25.) Time: 7pm-11pm
www.DougTheGreat.com/GhostEncounters.htm