Sheldon Kennedy Seminar April 4, 2013

FORMER NHL PLAYER SHELDON KENNEDY PRESENTS ‘RESPECT IN SPORT’ MESSAGE AT THE WFCU CENTRE

 The WFCU Centre will host former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy as he presents his “Respect in Sport” program on April 4, 2013 at 7 pm. Kennedy, known for his outspoken advocacy on child protection and the prevention of abuse, bullying and harassment will join his colleagues from Respect Group to discuss emerging best practices from across Canada. The session is open to all adults interested in hearing Sheldon’s empowering message.

The event will be presented by the Windsor Minor Hockey Association and other local sport groups and teams, who hope to engage other  sports organizations, teachers and community leaders in order to educate community members on how to recognize, understand and deal with all types of abuse, harassment, maltreatment, neglect and bullying. Tickets are by donation at the door and Windsor Minor Hockey asks guests to bring a canned good or monetary donation to the Unemployed Help Centre to gain admission. 

“This is a great opportunity for leaders in our community to learn valuable lessons from Sheldon and be better prepared to identify and deal with these problems to create a safer environment for Windsor’s youth” commented Dean Lapierre, President of the Windsor Minor Hockey Association.

Respect in Sport was founded in 2004 by Wayne McNeil and Sheldon Kennedy in conjunction with the Canadian Red Cross. The program is the only one of its kind in Canada and has worked with sports organization, schools, and businesses across the country in order to educate leaders on the importance of dealing with bullying, abuse, harassment and neglect within their organizations and the community. 

 

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March Is Red Cross Month

Red Cross celebrates “March is Red Cross Month”

 Each year, the Red Cross celebrates “March is Red Cross Month” by raising awareness about the contributions the organization makes to the community. Here in Windsor/Essex alone, the Red Cross assisted more than 650 people last year, thanks to the support and dedication of more than 120 volunteers.

To recognize March is Red Cross month, the community is invited to attend an
Open House
on Thursday, March 7 from 10am to 3pm
at The Canadian Red Cross
located at 3909 Grand Marais Road East, Windsor

Attendees will enjoy tours of the facility, first aid games, live FASTeam scenarios, snacks and refreshments, plus, enter for a chance to win a First Aid Kit, Babysitting course or Emergency First Aid Course! Also, sign-up for a March First Aid course and receive the second one for 25% off. “We hope that community members will join us to celebrate the work of the Red Cross,” said Lily-May LeBlanc, Community Services Coordinator, First Aid/ Injury Prevention.

For more than 100 years, the Canadian Red Cross has provided help and hope to those facing conflict, disaster, injury or illness here at home and around the world. Every four minutes, the Canadian Red Cross responds to a disaster in Canada providing support and comfort to those affected. The Red Cross also offers a variety of services that help elderly and vulnerable members of the community remain living in their own homes, including Meals on Wheels, Transportation and the Health Equipment Loan Program. First aid, water safety, violence and abuse prevention programs and workshops on humanitarian issues are also offered by the Red Cross.

Residents can help support the future of Red Cross by making a financial donation or by becoming a volunteer. To learn more, please visit www.redcross.ca.

The Canadian Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 188 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Their mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

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