The highly anticipated Brake for Breakfast, presented by Dino's Appliance & Mattress Centre and Sobeys, will be taking place on Thursday.
This event enters its tenth year and is made possible by the community's continuous and immense support. It is a vital fundraiser for the students of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
"We are reaching out to the community to continue supporting this invaluable fundraiser for our schools," said Rochelle Rands, Assistant Superintendent at the Portage la Prairie School Division. "As you may have heard, the Manitoba government has provided nutrition funding to schools to enhance and grow our current programs. We are appreciative of this much needed additional funding to provide accessible nutritional programs throughout the division. However, we continue to rely heavily on community donations and our local businesses and friends. Fundraisers such as Brake for Breakfast ensure no child goes to class hungry."
The initiative heavily relies on generous donations to ensure that their breakfast and food programs are well-stocked, enabling all students to thrive and focus on their learning without hunger.
Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of these young learners.
Thursday, October 10th, the Portage Sobeys parking lot will come alive as CFRY, Mix 96, and Country 93 will broadcast live from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., collecting donations for the cause.
Families can also contribute by donating to their children's schools, as donations made this way could help their class win a pizza party from Boston Pizza. Students can bring donations to their classroom all week and they will be delivered the day of.
"Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to making the tenth annual Brake for Breakfast the best fundraiser ever," noted Rands.
The Brake for Breakfast event promises to be filled with community spirit, generosity, and exciting prizes as it continues positively impacting young students' lives. As a bonus, for every box of cereal or $5 in cash donated, contributors will receive a ballot to enter a draw for one of two grand prizes. These prizes include a $1,000 mattress from Dino's Appliance & Mattress Centre and a $1,000 gift card from Sobeys Portage. Attendees can also look forward to numerous other exciting prizes throughout the day.