Dare To Dream

Money Stolen From Markham Charity

2007-11-26T11:46:00.000-05:00

A day of fun has turned into sorrow after proceeds were stolen from a charity event at the Markham Fairgrounds.Yesterday, at around 5pm, The Centre For Dreams, an organization that offers programs for adults with special needs, was wrapping up their third annual Festival Of Trees.During the cleanup, a volunteer had placed the money raised in his car for safe keeping. Moments later, the volunteer retunred to the vehicle and found it was broken into and that the proceeds were taken. Ron Delcarmen, a spokesperson with The Centre For Dreams, estimates the event raised about $6000-$8000.According to York Regional Police, there were no witnesses or survelience video.Police will continue to investigate.Anyone with information is asked to call 905-830-0303 ext. 7545, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com

- ER

Charity Garage Sale

2007-09-14T11:17:00.001-04:00

For more info: www.dreamsinc.ca

Wish List - Craft Supplies

2007-09-07T13:06:00.000-04:00

Wish List - Education Materials

2007-09-07T12:50:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Education Materials
supplies for a minimum of 15 students

- Teachers lesson plans

-Grade k-5 preferred and k-10 ideal in all areas of math, spelling , English, science , geography history, and other core subjects

-Reading books grade k-10

-Posters

-Geo boards

-Tanagrams

-Calculators

-Manipulatives

-Visuals

-Activity books

-Globes (3)

- Education games

-Flash cards

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit http://www.dreamsinc.ca/ or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Woodworking

2007-09-07T12:27:00.000-04:00

Wish List - Pet Therapy

2007-09-07T11:44:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Pet Therapy:

Wood Shaving and/or Litter for Small Animals (not Pine or Cedar)
Rabbit Pellets
Guinea Pig Pellets
Alfalfa Hay
Rabbit Treats
Guinea Pig Treats
Gold Fish Food Pellets
Filter Parts (Foam, Carbon, Bio, Blocks)
Budgie Seeds
Spraymill
Corn Cob for Bird Bedding
*Veterinarian Services
Carrots
Lettuce
Salt Licks

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Active Living Supplies

2007-09-07T11:09:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Active Living Supplies:

-Basketball and net
-Soccer balls and net
-Badminton racquet's and birdies
-Tennis racquet's and balls
-Footballs
-Volleyballs and net
-Badminton net
-Snowshoes
-Floor hockey poles and rings
-bats and balls
-Baseball gloves
-Hockey sticks and balls
-Shin, knee and elbow balls
-Exercise mats
-Horseshoes
-Adapted poles for curling
-Treadmills
-Weights
-Rhythmic gymnastic wands and balls
-equipment (bands)
-Pilate's balls
-Baseball
-Baseball mask and protectors
-Full helmets
-Boccie balls
-Croquet sets
-Curling rocks
-Exercise bikes
-Rowers
-Bow-flex machine
-Resistance training
-Exercise mats

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Art Supplies

2007-09-07T10:56:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Art Supplies:

Sketch books
Canvas for painting
Pastels
Oil pants
Watercolour paints
Various sized brushes
Palettes
Artists coloured pencils
Mechanical Pencils
Brushes
Painting paper
Acrylic paints
Plasticene
Fimo Modelling clay

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Horticultural Goods

2007-09-06T13:10:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Horticultural Goods

- Grow lights and stands
- Hand Gardening tools
- Regular gardening tools
- terrarium
- clay pots, various
- Seeds
- Seedling starter trays
- potting soil
- watering cans
- plant food

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Music Supplies

2007-08-23T13:27:00.000-04:00

Wish List - Photography Equipment

2007-08-10T12:36:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Photography Equipment

- Video camera
- Digital camera
- SLR camera
- 35 mm film
- Photo albums
- Frames
- Photograph printer

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Equipment and Furniture

2007-07-31T13:03:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Equipment and Furniture

- Podium
- Laptop for presentations
- Projector for presentations
- Screen for presentations
- File Cabinets - all sizes

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

Wish List - Office Supplies

2007-07-30T11:13:00.000-04:00

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

You can help The Centre For Dreams by donating any new or used items from the following list:

Office Supplies

- Paper, for printer/copier
- Pens
- Pencils
- Markers
- Pencil Crayons
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Rulers
- Hole Punchers
- Staplers
- Staples
- Scissors
- Sketch books
- Duo tangs
- Binders
- Flip chart paper
- Chalk
- Paper Cutter
- Clip boards
- Card Stock paper
- Coloured paper
- Craft paper
- Lined paper
- Exercise books
- Toner for photocopier: HP 15A or Konica 4145 or equivalent
- Printer cartridges: HP 15, 23, 45, and 78, Lexmark 70 and 80, or equivalent
- Electric Cash Register
- Electric adding machines with roll

You can drop these items off at The Centre For Dreams or CHEV Radio. For more information, visit www.dreamsinc.ca or send an email to info@chevradioam.com.

Thank you for supporting The Centre For Dreams

FOOTBALL AND FUNDRAISING

2007-07-22T22:06:00.000-04:00

This Thursday, watch the Argos challenge the Montreal Alouettes, while supporting a great cause.

The Toronto Argonauts and The Centre for Dreams are partnering up for an exciting fundraising event on Thursday July 26th, 2007. For every ticket that is sold, $5.00 will go towards the centre and helping them continue running their educational programs and life skills training.

The Centre for Dreams is a day program for adults living with a developmental challenge and it is their mission to help these individuals continue to live a meaningful and fulfilling life that they otherwise would probably not have. After the age of 21, there is no longer any education provided from the public school system and they virtually have nothing left to do. It is important that we do not forget these very special individuals as they deserve just as much as anyone else, the same respect and opportunities in life.

With that said, listed below are some incentives you can get or help The Centre for Dreams receive with your support:

The Centre for Dreams Group Incentives:

* 0-90 Tickets: Ticket Upgrade for 4
* 100-199: Autographed Merchandise
* 200-399: Player/Cheerleader to attend a DREAMS event
* 400-499: Participation in Fan Tunnel
* 500-699: Field Passes
* 700-949: Video Board Spot
* 1000: Cheque Presentation on field pre-game

This is a great event to gather a group of your friends together, hang out and enjoy this amazing summer weather – all for a great cause. In order to receive the discounted prices on tickets, a form must be filled in and faxed. If you would like more information about the game and ordering tickets or about The Centre for Dreams, feel free to visit their website at www.dreamsinc.ca or contact Michelle directly 905.209.9092.


Date:	Thursday, July 26, 2007
Time:	7:00pm - 10:30pm
Location:	The Rogers Center
Street:	1 Blue Jays Way
City/Town:	Toronto, ON

On behalf of CHEV Radio, thank you for supporting The Centre for Dreams!