Established by radio station CKNW, the CKNW Orphans' Fund has been operating since 1945.  We are dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of physically, mentally challenged and disadvantaged children in BC communities.  Throughout the years the fund has awarded millions of dollars to special needs children, their families and the organizations working on their behalf.  For over 60 years we have been able to assist children to gain independence and confidence through your generosity. 

  

CKNW Orphans’ Fund - Fundraising Activities
Our biggest fundraiser at the beginning of every December is the annual CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day. This is a live radio/television broadcast on CKNW Radio and Shaw TV. This program is a full day of entertainment with radio and television personalities, community leaders, politicians, CKNW clients, school choirs, grateful recipients and many donors.

Our Direct Mail campaign happens every fall and builds up to Pledge Day.

Other fundraising events have included the annual herring sale, ladies bowling league and golf tournaments.

Share Your Assets
When you choose to give a gift of securities (like shares and mutual funds) to registered charities it can significantly reduce your tax bill! Canadians can donate publicly traded securities and avoid paying any capital gains tax on the increase in their value since the time they were purchased. The CKNW Orphans' Fund can benefit tremendously from these types of gifts....and you get a great tax break! It's a win-win for everyone.

Other Ways you can help
- Donate online, by phone or mail
- Become a monthly donor
- Donate stocks or bonds
- Planned Giving – please consider leaving a gift to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund in your will
- Special Gifts – honour a significant birthday, or anniversary with a donation
- Host a 3rd Party Fundraiser – golf tournaments, car washes, silent auctions etc….

Where the Dollars Go
- Adapted wheelchairs
- Wheelchair van lifts for children
- Computers, Braille printers and software for visually impaired kids
- Insulin pumps
- Speech, music, art and equestrian therapy for children with Autism
- Emergency dental work, hearing aids
- Emergency transportation to medical facilities for specialized treatment
- Adapted canoe seats for quadriplegic and paraplegic kids for a local rowing club
- Customized walking devices that assist children with mobility challenges

- Sending kids to camp

- Picnic for 3000 special needs kids to attend a fun day at Playland with their peers to enjoy rides, entertainment and lunch
- Resources for a teen eating disorders clinic
- Outreach program to shelter homeless youth
- Endowments have been established at most community colleges, BCIT and the Open Learning Agency to provide bursaries for single parent students.

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Please contact us:
Applications for funding
Fundraising ideas
Volunteering through our membership program
Email: cknworphansfund@cknw.com
Telephone: 604 331 2711
Fax: 604 331 2722

Mail donations or grant applications to:
CKNW Orphans' Fund
Suite 2000 - 700 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1K9

* Receipts issued for all donations $20.00 and above.

I really wanted to trek from Old Tingri to Mt. Everest Base Camp to feel what it was like for explorers like Mallory. This is the historic expedition route that most adventurers used to get to EBC and start their assault on the worlds' highest peak.

I also wanted to use this opportunity to bring awareness and raise money for the CKNW Orphans' Fund. If you would like to donate, click the button below and enter the word 'EVEREST' into the comments field.

I want to thank SierraSil® and Trail Appliances for their continued support and thank you in advance for your
donation to the CKNW Orphans' Fund.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Friends of Ferrari Grand Prix of Spain race was held on May 30th.

The drivers were eager to jump in their Formula 1 cars and get on the track for their first race of the season!

 

 

 

 

From left to right Ezio Bortolussi (Honorary President,) Shirley Stocker (Executive Director, CKNW Orphans’ Fund,) Franco Corona (President,) Suzann Corona (Vice President) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12 Days in Egypt? Maybe I’ll go by Christy-patra…
Hi, Christy Clark here, inviting you to join me on an unforgettable vacation experience. The CKNW Orphans’ Fund - Splendors of the Nile, A Smithsonian Journey’s Travel Adventures tour with Collette Vacations and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.  A 12 day fully escorted tour and river cruise of Egypt, with part proceeds benefitting the CKNW Orphans’ Fund!  To book your 12 day adventure call Carlson Wagonlit Travel in New Westminster today at 1-888-877-1222!

 

 

 

 

                        
 

 

 

 

  

12 day tour of Egypt – 21 meals included. This fully escorted tour and river cruise is hosted by Christy Clark! A dedicated Egyptologist travels with you throughout your entire tour, making your trip of a lifetime fun and educational! Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the Pharaohs’ – Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak Temples and the tombs on the West Bank of Ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass spectacular scenery and stop at the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At Dreyer Group Mortgages they believe it is important to give back to communities they serve, especially when it comes to helping children with special needs. For every mortgage they fund in 2010, Dreyer Group Mortgages will make a donation to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.

When you choose Dreyer Group Mortgages as your mortgage professionals, you’ll help enrich the lives of children with disabilities.

For more information visit:  http://www.dreyergroup.ca/ 

 

 

 

Is your car at the end of the road?

Why not keep it out of a landfill and donate it for scrap parts? AA Wayne’s Towing will come and tow it for FREE!!

How??

Call the donation hotline at 604-321-2277 and AA Wayne’s Towing will take your information and give you an appointment time. You will need your vehicle registration and you will be given a donation receipt listing the CKNW Orphans’ Fund and an ICBC transfer tax form.

KEEP YOUR RECEIPT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR OFFICIAL TAX RECEIPT FROM THE CKNW ORPHANS' FUND.