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Five for Five
September 2023
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Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month! |
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Our Field of Dreams is Step Closer to Reality |
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Who needs a red carpet, when you can roll out grass sod? That's the case with our Northumberland Backyard Project, as the initial phase of development -- including new landscaping, drainage improvements and fence installation -- is now underway. The Northumberland Backyard Project will see the so-called ‘field of dreams’ behind the Five Counties location in Cobourg turned into a safe, fully-accessible backyard green space for treatment, recreation, cultural awareness and outdoor education programs. Watch for more exciting details about this backyard project in the very near future!
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SmartStart Hub at Five Counties is here to help
Families can now turn to the SmartStart Hub to easily access and navigate their way to services and support for their child’s development needs. Five Counties has teamed up with eight other agencies in the area to launch SmartStart.
When families submit requests for services through the Hub, Five Counties will connect them to appropriate care close to home. SmartStart Hub at Five Counties provides support for any child development needs relating to: moving around, performing daily tasks like eating and feeding, speaking with and being understood by others, getting along with other people, and taking part in routine activities.
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Get in the Swing:
Join Fore the Kids Rotary Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of Peterborough is again organizing its annual Fore The Kids Golf Tournament in support of Five Counties.
Enjoy an afternoon of golf, food, and prizes on Sept. 14, while supporting treatment services at Five Counties and other local Rotary projects:
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Dog-Gone Amazing Tale That's Sure to Inspire Kids |
Willow is an active black Lab who is a beloved pet of one of our Five Counties physiotherapists.
Willow was adopted a few months after she suffered a spinal cord injury. The dog wears braces on her hind legs to help her walk.
Recently, Willow was featured on AMI's Accessible Animals TV show, which documented the dog's successful journey to be fitted for new braces.
Willow's tale can be an inspiration for those children who may not be keen to wear or be fitted for braces themselves. As noted by Willow's owner and Five Counties therapist: "Willow’s tale can be convincing to help them realize braces can be beneficial for them too."
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Making an Impact:
Thank You to Our Monthly Donours
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Five Counties is very grateful to our monthly donors who invest in our children over and over again. Monthly donations are a reliable source of support which allows us to better plan and provide services that benefit our kids. Some advantages of becoming a monthly donor include:
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Impact: You will help bring treatment to as many children as possible allowing our kids to be the best they can be
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Ease: Your donation is automatic and spread throughout the year.
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Convenience: You are provided one consolidated charitable tax receipt at year-end.
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Sustainability: Your donation commitment allows us to better plan how we can help kids in the future.
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Community Event Fundraisers |
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Triple the Fun as Kawartha Tri-Sport Returns
The 8th annual Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament returns on Sept. 15-17, offering plenty of fun and the expressed goal of raising funds for three local groups, including Five Counties.
Last year, Tri-Sports Tournament organizers donated $9,000 to Five Counties.
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'Every Bid Helps a Kid' Holiday Auction
Help support Five Counties Children’s Centre by bidding on items in our annual Every Bid Helps a Kid Holiday Auction. We have lined up a variety of auction items that appeal to all tastes and ages. All of the online auction items have been donated, so 100% of the proceeds goes towards helping our kids. Check out what’s on offer and get a head start on your holiday shopping!
The auction runs from November 1-7. Bookmark and visit the auction website closer to the date for a full list of items that will be for available for bidding.
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Save the Date: 'Cougars For Kids'
Five Counties is pleased to team up with the Cobourg Cougars hockey team for the first-ever Cougars for Kids night on Nov. 20 at 7 pm (which coincides with National Child Day). Cheer on the Cougars in their game against North York, while supporting the Five Counties team. All money raised from the event goes towards the Northumberland Backyard Project. It's an initiative to create a safe, fully-accessible outdoor ‘backyard’ green space for treatment, recreation, cultural awareness, and education programs at the Five Counties location in Cobourg.
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For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us
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Five Counties values your ongoing support in ensuring our Centre can provide the best care possible for children and their families. We are making investments in equipment and resources to ensure we can provide the same professional, prompt and caring services we always have.
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You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.
Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337
Northumberland County - 905-377-0192
City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320
All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916
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Charitable Business Number #12397 6342 RR0001 |
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