News Releases

LCBO stores raise funds for Sunshine
Starting June 1, the public can help support the Sunshine Foundation of Canada by making a donation at any of the more than 600 LCBO stores throughout Ontario. Donation boxes for Sunshine will be displayed at LCBO checkout counters until June 30. more...

SPECTATORS INVITED TO CHEER ON ‘LONDON’S STRONGEST’ AT FREE HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVENT FOR SUNSHINE FOUNDATION
May 12, 2009 (LONDON, ON) ... On Saturday, May 16, 2009, some of London’s strongest people - including policemen, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and football players - will assemble ‘en masse’ at an East London rail yard for a battle of brawn - the CN MIGHTY TRAIN PULL CHALLENGE - to benefit The Sunshine Foundation of Canada. more...

THE SUNSHINE FOUNDATION OF CANADA CHOSEN AS NOMINEE IN DIVINE.CA’S SHARE THE LOVE PROGRAM
April 9, 2009 (MONTREAL, QC) ... The Sunshine Foundation of Canada announced today it has been selected as a nominee for Share the Love, a charity support program administered by divine.ca, Canada’s Online Women’s Magazine. more...

TAYLOR-MADE FOR THE MASTERS: SUNSHINE FOUNDATION SENDS 16-YEAR-OLD TAYLOR TO THE MASTERS TO SEE HIS GOLFING HERO, MIKE WEIR!
April 3, 2009 (LONDON, ON) … On Wednesday, April 8, 2009, a sixteen-year-old London golfer with special challenges will experience a ‘dream come true’ for any golf fan – watching his hero, Canadian golf legend Mike Weir, play the Wednesday Practice Round at the 2009 Masters Golf Tournament. more...

STUDENT-ORGANIZED LONDON TABLE TENNIS CLASSIC PROMISES TO BE A SMASH FOR PLAYERS AND FOR SUNSHINE FOUNDATION
March 3, 2009 (London, ON) ... For three London Grade Eleven friends - Dillon Graham, Connor Crowley and Ty Jeffery - ferocious table tennis matches in their families’ basement rec rooms were a great part of growing up. These three teens are now taking their love of table tennis to a whole new level as organizers of a city-wide tournament – the LONDON TABLE TENNIS CLASSIC, taking place Saturday, March 7, 2009 at their high school. more...

SUNSHINE KID, DANIEL, MEETS HIS CALGARY FLAMES’ HERO, DAVID MOSS, AT TONIGHT’S FLAMES GAME
February 24, 2009 (CALGARY, AB) ... A Calgary-area teen with a huge love of hockey is about to have his hockey dream come true. On Tuesday, February 24, 18-year-old Daniel Brown, challenged by a severe physical disability since birth, will meet his hockey hero, Calgary Flames’ right winger #25 David Moss, at the Calgary Saddledome when the Flames play the Columbus Blue Jackets. more...

VALENTINE SKATE-A-THON MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE FOR SUNSHINE KIDS!
February 9, 2009 (LONDON, ON) … As twilight descends on London’s Storybook Gardens on Saturday, February 14, 2009, London-area skating enthusiasts will be lacing up for SKATE IN THE PARK AT DARK, an all-night Skate-a-thon to support The Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Proceeds from this icy feat will help fulfill dreams for Sunshine kids with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. more...

SUNSHINE FOUNDATION WELCOMES NANCY SUTHERLAND AS NEW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
January 7, 2009 (LONDON, ON) … The National Board of Directors of The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Sutherland as its new National Executive Director, effective January 5, 2009. more...