Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI

Team Profiles

Albany Scotiabank

For the last two years, Big Brothers Big Sisters staff has travelled to Albany to reward the Scotiabank staff, our top fundraising team, with a SubwayLunch on Us. They are formidable fundraisers; in the three years they have been involved, the Scotiabank Albany team has raised $9000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI. Team members ask everyone they come in contact with to sponsor them and they send out letters to people they don’t have regular face-to- face contact with. While at the bank, we noticed a teller going out to a car to help a customer with mobility problems. No wonder the bank is such an important part of the community.

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K & K Quality Care

K&K Quality Care, a community access program that helps young adults with intellectual disabilities become more involved in the community, has been participating in Bowl for Kid Sake for the last four years. Kathy Doucette, the owner/operator, draws from her twenty clients to create two teams. Her clients are very excited each year and very willing to participate. In 2010, they raised $1312. “Some of the ways we raised our money included; putting a coin jar in the office, collecting bottles, and gathering pledges from family and friends. Each one of our clients worked really hard and I think it really paid off in the end, ever one really had fun at the event.”

When asked why she thinks it is important to support Bowl for Kids Sake, Kathy said “it is a very goodproject for the community. It’s also a great way for my clients to learn that they also can make a difference and get involved in their community. The cause alone should make anyone want to become involved because knowing you helped a child in your community is a great feeling.”

Michael Brown, a client since 2005, says his favorite part of BFKS is, “Being with friends, we have lots of fun, and after the bowling, we get to go to East Side Mario’s for lunch.” Mike believes the best way to raise money is selling raffle tickets for five dollars each. Kathy and her clients plan to take part in the event again this year. She says the “want to raise more money this year then the last and the clients are very excited!”

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McCarthy/Trainor Family

Almost two years ago, a trip to get passport photos ended in tragedy for the McCarthy and Trainor families. A car accident, which took the lives of Donna and Crystal Trainor, happened only three days after Crystal participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bowl forKids Sake. In 2010, to honour their memories, more than fifty family members held their own bowling event and raised more than $2,300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Being the youngest girl of twelve children, Donna Trainor was not only dedicated to herfamily but to all aspects of the St Theresa’s community. Never missing an opportunity to catch up with friends or family, it wasn’t long until the kettle was on the stove for tea and baked goods were on the table.

Although Crystal was somewhat more reserved, family was always a top priority and the events they shared together were very much cherished. This outlook accompanied Crystal while working at the Montague Superstore and with her involvement in the store’s Bowl for Kids Sake team.

For more than 10 years the family has taken pride in fundraising together for a variety of worthwhile causes. Since Crystal loved Bowl for Kids Sake and “kids were everything to Donna,” they decided to support the cause for Island children. Donna’s sister, Gloria Chandler, booked seven lanes at the Murphy Community Centre and arranged to distribute pledge sheets. More than fifty people gathered at the event in honour of Donna and Crystal and commemorated their loved ones by signing a Bowl for Kids Sake 2010 T-shirt as a keepsake and shared many fond memories. When asked about the experience, Heather Doran said “you could feel the love for Donna and Crystal in the room and it is obvious that the family really misses them. We were all amazed by what the family accomplished, raising $2300 is a great tribute to Donna and Crystal”.

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Tremploy

There aren’t many teams that can say they have been participating in Bowl for Kids Sake for as long as Tremploy! According to Nick Blanchard, Executive Director, teams from Tremploy have been supporting the fundraiser for more than 25 years. Over that time, they have raised more than $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Each year, eight intellectually challenged adults come together to form a team. Although the team is supported by two staff members, the clients primarily raise funds on their own by collecting pledges. With the help of family and staff they also run a bake sale at the Enman Street location. Last year, the team raised $1188, earning everyone a t-shirt.

When asked why he likes to participate, Paul said that he enjoys helping kids. Janice, an avid bowler, said she likes the bowling best, while other team members picked the Subway subs as their favourite part of the fundraiser. We would like to send a Great Big Thank You to Tremploy for their enduring support!

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	Team Profiles Albany Scotiabank For the last two years, Big Brothers Big Sisters staff has travelled to Albany to reward the Scotiabank staff, our top fundraising team, with a SubwayLunch on Us. They are formidable fundraisers; in the three years they have been involved, the Scotiabank Albany team has raised $9000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI. Team members ask everyone they come in contact with to sponsor them and they send out letters to people they don’t have regular face-to- face contact with. While at the bank, we noticed a teller going out to a car to help a customer with mobility problems. No wonder the bank is such an important part of the community. K & K Quality Care K&K Quality Care, a community access program that helps young adults with intellectual disabilities become more involved in the community, has been participating in Bowl for Kid Sake for the last four years. Kathy Doucette, the owner/operator, draws from her twenty clients to create *two teams. Her clients are very excited each year and very willing to participate. In 2010, they raised $1312.* “Some of the ways we raised our money included; putting a coin jar in the office, collecting bottles, and gathering pledges from family and friends. Each one of our clients worked really hard and I think it really paid off in the end, ever one really had fun at the event.” When asked why she thinks it is important to support Bowl for Kids Sake, Kathy said “it is a very goodproject for the community. It’s also a great way for my clients to learn that they also can make a difference and get involved in their community. The cause alone should make anyone want to become involved because knowing you helped a child in your community is a great feeling.” Michael Brown, a client since 2005, says his favorite part of BFKS is, “Being with friends, we have lots of fun, and after the bowling, we get to go to East Side Mario’s for lunch.” Mike believes the best way to raise money is selling raffle tickets for five dollars each. Kathy and her clients plan to take part in the event again this year. She says the “want to raise more money this year then the last and the clients are very excited!” McCarthy/Trainor Family Almost two years ago, a trip to get passport photos ended in tragedy for the McCarthy and Trainor families. A car accident, which took the lives of Donna and Crystal Trainor, happened only three days after Crystal participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters, *Bowl forKids Sake.* In 2010, to honour their memories, more than fifty family members held their own bowling event and raised more than $2,300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Being the youngest girl of twelve children, Donna Trainor was not only dedicated to herfamily but to all aspects of the St Theresa’s community. Never missing an opportunity to catch up with friends or family, it wasn’t long until the kettle was on the stove for tea and baked goods were on the table. Although Crystal was somewhat more reserved, family was always a top priority and the events they shared together were very much cherished. This outlook accompanied Crystal while working at the Montague Superstore and with her involvement in the store’s *Bowl for Kids Sake* team. For more than 10 years the family has taken pride in fundraising together for a variety of worthwhile causes. Since Crystal loved *Bowl for Kids Sake* and “kids were everything to Donna,” they decided to support the cause for Island children. Donna’s sister, Gloria Chandler, booked seven lanes at the Murphy Community Centre and arranged to distribute pledge sheets. More than fifty people gathered at the event in honour of Donna and Crystal and commemorated their loved ones by signing a Bowl for Kids Sake 2010 T-shirt as a keepsake and shared many fond memories. When asked about the experience, Heather Doran said “you could feel the love for Donna and Crystal in the room and it is obvious that the family really misses them. We were all amazed by what the family accomplished, raising $2300 is a great tribute to Donna and Crystal”. Tremploy There aren’t many teams that can say they have been participating in Bowl for Kids Sake for as long as Tremploy! According to Nick Blanchard, Executive Director, teams from Tremploy have been supporting the fundraiser for more than 25 years. Over that time, they have raised more than $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each year, eight intellectually challenged adults come together to form a team. Although the team is supported by two staff members, the clients primarily raise funds on their own by collecting pledges. With the help of family and staff they also run a bake sale at the Enman Street location. Last year, the team raised $1188, earning everyone a t-shirt. When asked why he likes to participate, Paul said that he enjoys helping kids. Janice, an avid bowler, said she likes the bowling best, while other team members picked the Subway subs as their favourite part of the fundraiser. We would like to send a Great Big Thank You to Tremploy for their enduring support!