June 14th & 15th 2014
Inside Show information People attending the Moms and Kids Show will be able to shop, browse and interact with businesses to find the latest in local product and services 2 Jessika’s Story Jessika is born with an Atrioventricular complet canal defect and is 1 of 2 survivors out of 5 children from the 1980’s 3
The Manitoba Moms & Kids Show Hello, Our names are Jessika and Paul Kabayiza. We invite you to join us June 14th and 15th, 2014 as we welcome enthusiastic families, expectant mothers, fathers and children to the very first Manitoba Moms & Kids Show in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. All proceeds from admissions will be donated to the Foundation which supports over 100,000 kids who are treated in Winnipeg each year. With the generosity of a caring community, the Foundation can continue to ensure the special health care needs of children in Manitoba.
The Moms & Kids Show 2014
Bonjour Bébé Presents, The Moms & Kids Show 2014 June 14th and 15t, 2014, from 10am to 5pm Centre Culturel FrancoManitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg
“The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” ― Robert F. Kennedy People attending the Moms and Kids Show will be able to shop, browse and interact with businesses to find the latest in local products and services, from new brands and businesses that have recently launched, to the latest mompreneur inventions and gadgets, to all-time favourites. Participants will also be treated to excellent seminars and hands-on demonstrations. There will be parented play areas, arts and crafts and ongoing entertainment for the whole family! Jessika own experience with childhood disease and illness is the primary reason we want to contribute part of the revenue generated by this event to the Children’s Hospital. Thank you for reading Jessika personal story next page – Jessika’s Story. Also for your consideration, please see the attached Sponsorship package and event schedule. Looking forward to seeing you at the Moms and Kids Show on June 14-15, 2014 at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain! Sincerely, Paul Nk and Jessika Kabayiza 2
JESSIKA’S STORY I was born with a complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC) that left a large hole in the middle of my heart. The cardiologist informed my parents that if they did nothing, I would die within 2 years. He then offered them a glimmer of hope. His medical team asked them to consent to a trial surgery in an effort to save my life. The surgery was successful. Of the 5 children that underwent this procedure in the 1980’s at St. Justine Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, two survived. I was one of the lucky ones. Despite the success of my surgery, I still had heart problems and spent most of my childhood between home and the hospital. I learned about death at a very young age. I remember my very close hospital friend, Marie-Ange, who had leukemia. We were both about 6 yrs. old at the time and played together and saw each other on a regular basis. Every time Marie-Ange and I were at the hospital, the nurses made sure we shared a room together. We were BFF. At night we told each other, “If you are still here in the morning, we will play again.” If you are still here, really meant, if you are still alive. One day, Marie-Ange did not wake up. I knew she had passed away. I lost Marie-Ange and many other young friends along the way. I am very thankful that a foundation like the Children’s Hospital exists to help raise money for research and medical equipment and that it is there, as well, to support families in need. My life experience as a sick child, a mother and more recently as a doula are what inspired me to donate to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. I am not a doctor or a scientist and cannot cure illness but I know that I can make a difference. I wish to raise money in the loving memory of Marie-Ange and all the other sweet little warriors that lost their fight. ~ Jessika Kabayiza
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The Moms & Kids Show 2014
Media Sponsorship
Dear Winnipeg Media Community, We are hoping you will want to partner with us in promoting The Manitoba Moms & Kids Show June 14-15, 2014. It is in light of Jessika’s story that we decided to donate all guest admissions to the Children’s Hospital. As a media sponsor, we would like your assistance in publishing news stories, public service announcements and event notices, advertising and other items of interest that will help promote the event activities to your (listeners, viewers, readers). We would like to be able to raise $10,000 to $15,000 this year in support of the children’s hospital and we need your help. In return, we will include your (newspaper’s, station’s) name and logo on all our promotional material, such as: flyers, newsletters, website, event programs, news releases, and advertising, and publicly in remarks at any special events. Sponsorship isn't just a promotional tool for publicity and customer loyalty; it can also be expected to generate good will and awareness of your newspaper, radio, or television station. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your reply and to a future potential partnership. Sincerely, Paul Nk & Jessika Kabayiza
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Also for your consideration, please see the attached Sponsorship package and event schedule.
June 14th & 15th At the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB 10am t0 5pm