Making Igloo Magic Marathon in Support of Children’s Hospital Foundation
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
February 3, 2010
For Immediate Release
Supporting Children’s Hospital Foundation
Making Igloo Magic Marathon
Re-scheduled Event Announcement
For 48 hours, from noon, Friday February 5th to noon Sunday February 7th, Neuhaus Design staff will be living in igloos built near the market at the Forks to introduce Winnipeggers to the Magic Igloo Maker ™ and to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Our goal is to raise $4,800, or $100 for every hour we spend outside in the cold.
“We’ve had great response from Winnipegers for this new Winnipeg-based winter outdoor toy,” says Sherril Matthes, Magic Igloo Maker ™. “Although we had to postpone our event before Christmas due to the lack of snow, we’re ready to get back out there again.”
For two days and nights, staff from Neuhaus Design in Winnipeg will brave the elements, living in the igloos to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We’ re hoping people will be inspired by our efforts, visit the Foundation’s website and pledge their support,” says Callum Beattie, Neuhaus Design. “In turn, we hope to be inspired by the response.”
At noon Friday, the Igloo construction will begin using Magic Igloo Makers ™. Throughout the weekend the group will live in the igloos and be allowed only a 1/2 hour indoor break every four hours. These winter campers, some experienced, some not, will have an outdoor fire going and electricity in the igloos. People are welcome to stop by at the Forks Market anytime to say hello and make a pledge in person, but they can also go to the Children’s Hospital Foundation website and make a pledge at www.goodbear.mb.ca.
Dr. Goodbear himself will be stopping by on Friday at 2:00 pm and may be checking in with the campers throughout the weekend.
Throughout the 48 hours, the Neuhaus staff will be blogging about their progress via Twitter, Facebook and neuhausdesign.com/blog.
For More Information Contact:
Sherril Matthes at 997-9455