Wasaya – United Way Plane Pull

Plane Pull is BACK!

IT’S OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY!!

The United Way of Thunder Bay and Wasaya Airways are proud to announce the return of the Wasaya – United Way Plane Pull on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in support of the United Way of Thunder Bay and the Northwestern Ontario Indigenous Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards!

Get ready for the ultimate tug-of-war challenge and test your team’s strength. Teams will race to pull a plane weighing MORE THAN 26,000 lbs. over 50 feet and the fastest time will win!

Each team can have up to 8 members, however, only 6 can pull the plane at a time so you can rotate team members out for different pulls. Each team will have three turns at pulling the plane.

After round three, all times will be added up and teams will be split into divisions and the top two in each division will showdown in one final pull.

The goal…to pull an airplane across the finish line in the fastest time. 

Details:

This one-day event brings together participants in a friendly competition while raising funds for important programs and events.

Date: Saturday September 23rd  
Cost: $200 per team – Includes a swag bag, lunch for each participant & chance to win awesome prizes
Event Time:  10am – 3pm (team check in begins at 9:30am)
Location: Wasaya Hangar at the Thunder Bay International Airport located at 201 Kelner Place
Contact: Patti Defeo at pdefeo@uwaytbay.ca or 807-626-1766

Which team will walk away with this year’s champion title for fastest pull? Registration Fee is $200 per team plus a team commitment to fundraise $800 or more with prizes for our top fundraisers!

There are only 11 Team slots available so don’t delay! 

Minimum age to participate is 14 years old.

For more info, please visit: https://uwaytbay.ca/event/wasaya-united-way-plane-pull/

Stronger Together: Thunder Bay Nonprofit Gathering

This event is co-hosted by Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) and North Superior Workforce Planning Board.

This gathering is an opportunity for nonprofits, charities, and community organizations in the Thunder Bay/NW Ontario region to connect, deepen relationships, and discuss big-picture issues with a local lens to work together for a thriving nonprofit environment.

What to expect:

  • Provincial scope: Learn about and discuss policies, strategies, and partnerships happening in Ontario’s nonprofit sector.
  • Local focus: Discuss how broader issues and trends are showing up locally and in different contexts
  • Strategize and collaborate with a network approach to address key issues facing the Ontario nonprofit sector
  • Enjoy a light breakfast and lunch with nonprofit colleagues – register early to guarantee your dietary needs are met!
  • After the event, all registrants will be emailed slides, notes and links to resources.

Details:

Date: October 11, 2023

Time: 9:30am- 3:30pm

Location: “Solarium” room at the Slovak Legion – 801 Atlantic Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 2T3

Cost: $30 for ONN members and $40 for non-members (includes a light breakfast and lunch)

The deadline to register is September 27, 2023 at 6pm. Tickets to the event are on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited; reserve your spot by registering today!

To obtain a promo code for ONN Member pricing, or if ticket cost is a barrier for your organization to attend please email erin@theonn.ca.

For more info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stronger-together-thunder-bay-nonprofit-gathering-tickets-700455831247

United in Local Love Breakfast

United in Local Love.

Join us as we celebrate community, share our Local Love, and learn how, together, we’ve been investing in building a community united against poverty.

Come and see what’s new at United Way!

For more info, please visit: https://uwaytbay.ca/event/united-in-local-love-breakfast/

The Giant Food Drive

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Details:

The Giant Food Drive will see a number of activities take place all week long, culminating in a massive city-wide food donation collection at grocery stores and supermarkets across Thunder Bay, Nipigon and Red Rock. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to make monetary contributions.

Participating grocery outlets will host volunteers from services clubs, schools, community groups and workplaces to collect non-perishable food items on Saturday, September 16 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

 

Most Needed Food Drive Items:

 

Canned Tuna, Salmon, MeatSoups
Canned FruitStew
Canned VegetablesCanned Juices
Peanut ButterCereal
PastaBaby Food/Formula
Pasta Sauce

Participating Grocery Outlets:

 

Freshco (Court St.)Safeway (Arthur St.)
No Frills (County Fair)Walmart (Dawson Rd.)
No Frills (Northwood)Westfort Foods
Metro (Arthur St.)Zechner’s (Nipigon)
Metro (Arthur St. Marketplace)Saunders Foodland (Red Rock)
Metro (River St.)

 

A Collective Community Service Initiative Of:

 

 

In Collaboration With:

 

Rockin’ Recovery 2023

“Be a Part of the Recovery Movement!”

Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Rockin’ Recovery Day Celebration on Wednesday September 6th from 5:00-to 8:00 PM at Marina Park- Festival Area in Thunder Bay!

This unforgettable gathering will showcase inspiring recovery stories, live entertainment by rock-cover band V3nom and Juno-nominated folk singer, Craig Cardiff, family-friendly activities, and 40+ vendors booths made up of recovery-supportive businesses and mental health and wellness organizations.

Featuring:

  • Stories of Recovery
  • MC Ron Kanutski
  • Craig Cardiff
  • V3nom

For more info, please visit: https://www.tbdhu.com/recoveryday

REGISTRATION: 10 A.M.
START: 10:30 A.M.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx. 5K

ABOUT GUTSY WALK

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, celebrate with our community by joining the Thunder Bay Gutsy Walk!

To date, Gutsy Walks across Canada have raised over $50 million to support Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s critical research and patient support programs, and it’s all thanks to people like you who sign up to walk with us year after year!

By registering for Gutsy Walk, not only are you helping Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to support people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but there’s some bonuses for you, too:

  • Raise $100 or more to receive your very own exclusive 2023 Gutsy Walk t-shirt!
  • Join our Top Pledge Earner (TPE) Club by raising $1000 or more to earn awesome year-end prizes

Register and fundraise today! By taking part, you help to grow our community and show them that they are not alone—all while raising the crucial funds needed to one day stop Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Stay tuned to this page for important updates about the Thunder Bay 2023 Gutsy Walk.

Join team #gutsywalk on social media!

@getgutsyThunderBay    @getgutsythunderbay

Have questions? For more information, please contact us:
gutsywalk_ON_North@crohnsandcolitis.ca
1-800-387-1479 ext. 274

Stay tuned for more information on our 2023 Local Honourary Chair!

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS



Dr. Stephen Adams Family Dentistry

BDO Canada LLP is proud to support the 2023 Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. We believe global change starts at the local level, and it’s through initiatives like the Gutsy Walk that we can truly make an impact.

Wishing all the participants a great day with their family, friends and supporters on their Gutsy Walk. – Dr. Stephen Adams

COMMUNITY CONNECTORS

LOCAL CONTESTS

Ontario Register and Raise Contest

To register and learn more about Gutsy Walk, please visit: https://crohnsandcolitiscanada.akaraisin.com/ui/GutsyWalk2023/g/35343

Address:

Boulevard Lake
Lyon Boulevard W. Thunder Bay ON
View on Google Maps

Category:

Walks and Runs

Details:

12th Annual Hike for Hospice: May 28, 2023

Hike for Hospice is Hospice Northwest’s only major fundraising event of the year. Together, we have raised over $550,000 for palliative care in our community since 2012! Once again this year, we are offering both an in-person and a virtual event for all those who want to support the Hike.

Join us on May 28th at St. Ignatius High School for our pre-Hike festivities from 9 – 10 am.  We will then meet across the street at Boulevard Lake Park to begin our 12th Annual Hike for Hospice!

We will have local vendors, food, a kid’s area with clowns, a bagpiper, musical entertainment and more to celebrate the 2023 Hike for Hospice.

Location:

Boulevard Lake

Registration Deadline:

May 28, 2023

Cost:

Suggested Minimum Donation of $40 per person.

Contact Name:

Kathleen Buso

For more info about Hospice Northwest, please visit: https://www.hospicenorthwest.ca/