The Beaded Journey Gala hosted by Mayor Stephen Mandel

The evening:
This unique evening will raise awareness and funds for children with cancer and their families. The evening promises to be uplifting and inspiring and will provide guests with insight into the lives of some remarkable children. This is an event with a difference as each guest will be provided with a rare opportunity to make dreams come true, be a part of the experience, and support all children with cancer and their families.

Date and location:
Thursday March 18th 2010 at the Hotel Fairmont MacDonald
Cocktails 5:30 pm; Dinner 6:30 pm

Attire:
Black tie

Tickets:
Tickets are $3,000 for a table of 10. Tax receipts will be provided for the charitable portion of the ticket price. To purchase tickets please contact the Kids with Cancer Society office at 780-496-2459 or email katies@kidswithcancer.ca

Live and silent auction:
The inspiration for the live auction items are the children themselves. They have shared with us their hopes and aspirations for the future. During the event guests will have the opportunity to bid on some outstanding live auction items which have been donated by people in our community. The successful bidders will purchase a unique experience for themselves with an added bonus—the bid will also provide an unforgettable experience for some of our children with cancer. The proceeds however, will be used for programs and services that benefit all children with cancer and their families.

The silent auction is compromised exclusively of paintings and art pieces created by our children, with guidance from some of Edmonton’s most talented artists and the support of the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts.

What is a Beaded Journey?
When children are diagnosed with cancer they receive a piece of leather twine and beads that spell out their first name. As they go through their treatment, a colourful bead is added to mark each facet of their journey including: surgeries, diagnostic procedures, scans, blood transfusions, and special events. For example, they receive a red bead for blood transfusions, cream for chemotherapy treatments, and heart shape for their first day back to school, and so on. It is not unusual for a child to receive hundreds of beads throughout treatment, and often their beaded journey grows to more than twenty feet in length!

The beaded journey is one of the most powerful programs offered by the Kids with Cancer Society and the beads can often be seen displayed on IV poles or with their treasured possessions. It is a powerful testament to the courage and strength of these children.


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