Sara Luby, Alexis Frederick and Jenna Cech-Manekin “Be Our Guest” a Musical Theatre Performance.

Director Shelley Shearer-Nelko receiving a Community Service Awardfrom The Honorable Mayor Sam Katz

Kelsey Pooles in “Get Out Alive” a Contemporary Group Performance

Ethan Burnell, 2010/2011 Champion Child for the Foundationspeaking about his positive experience with Children’s Hospital.

Sara Thompson in “Grief” a Contemporary Group Performance

Cheque Presentation to Children’s Hospital Foundation with: (L-R) LindsayNelko, Kristen Sawatzky, Lesia Sianchuk - Executive Director, Children’s HospitalFoundation, Shelley Shearer-Nelko - Director Shelley Shearer School of Dance

and Co-Chairs Lydia Surasky Matte and Val Thompson

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Presenting Sponsor for

Kids Helping KidsMaking Miracles Happen

Through Dance!On May 3, 2011, a unique fundraising event for Children’s HospitalFoundation of Manitoba was held raising over $66,000 and a wheelchairvan for a family in need! In celebration of 25 years of excellence, theShelley Shearer School of Dance presented ‘Kids Helping Kids’ aperformance fundraiser for the Foundation. Director, Shelley Shearer-Nelko and Co-Chairs Lydia Surasky Matte and Val Thompson sincerelythank all the guests, sponsors, VIPs, talented performers and volunteersthat made ‘Kids Helping Kids’ a spectacular success!

Over 900 people were treated to a magical evening of dance and dramawith special guest alumni from across Canada, who lent their talentsand joined current and emerging stars from the Shelley Shearer Schoolof Dance for this gala performance. Alongside local international awardwinners such as Lindsay Nelko, were alumni: Catherine Hayward withCalgary’s Decidedly Jazz Dance company, Grammy-nominated, Junoaward-winning singer Jessica Havey from Winnipeg’s The Duhks andfrom Toronto, Dani Matte with platinum selling singer/songwriter andCanadian Idol top 7 finalist, Rob James (formerly: McMaster & James)and from Winnipeg, Megan McFadzean, Jennifer Nychek and KristenSawatzky.

“With generous support from the community and our school, we wereable to commemorate our 25th anniversary in a most meaningful way.Together we used the joy of dance to help children who are not asfortunate as the thousands of children who have grown up dancing atour school,” said Shelley Shearer-Nelko.

Lesia Sianchuk, Executive Director of the Children’s Hospital Foundationsaid, “We are pleased to be designating the funds to the Music TherapyProgram in our Child Life Department.”

“This is such a wonderful gift – not only of funds – but of the dance andchoreographer talents that are housed within the Shelley Shearer Schoolof Dance.”

A heartfelt thank-you to all for being part of…Our Journey in Making Miracles Happen Through Dance!

Platinum SponsorCIBCWood Gundy

Gold SponsorsExchange Income CorporationSamuel and Anna Lazareck FoundationSelma and Leo Shearer

Silver SponsorsAcklands Grainger Inc.Bison TransportCascades WinnipegDeblo Industries Ltd.E.H. Price Ltd. – Gerry PriceFilmore Riley LLPGreat Plains Roofing & RenovationsOnline Business SystemsRobinson Bath CentreHarold & Brownie Fleishman

Gerry Matte, Lydia Surasky Matte & FamilyMeril & Evelyn RivardJeff & Val Thompson & Family

Bronze SponsorsAllco Electrical Ltd.Anderson Animal HospitalAbraham BaumBooke & Partners Chartered AccountantsClassics Billiards Bar & GrillDeLuca’s Specialty FoodsFabutan Suntan Studios – Kelly KaramInvestors Group – Brent KroekerJani King of ManitobaCatherine Jaworksi, Kate & Jane FriesenMarci Knight & Ira UdowLifetouch CanadaMcMaster Photo & Photography by Faye Unrau

Madix PhotographyMarlton Business Brokers – Gary OstirMeadowood Chiropractic CentreMomentum Healthware Inc.Moxie’s Classic GrillOlafson & Jones Certified General AccountantsPre-Con Builders Ltd.QAVARAgroup Inc.Quintex Services Ltd.Ranger InuranceRBC Private Banking & RBC Kenaston CommonMindy SelbySteinbach Credit UnionThompson Dorfman Sweatman LLPDr. Francis, Jessica & Kaitlin Lee & Shari WittmanDr. Alex & Harriet Zimmer

In Kind SponsorsAAA Video RecordingAevi Salon & SpaCalabria MarketClassics Billiards Bar & GrillDanaliEightfold Media & Design c/o Daniel PaspapornThe GatesThe Prolific Group

Wheelchair Van – Donated byProkopios (Pro) Lagos fromWinnipeg Car-Pro

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A heartfelt thank-you to all for being part of…Our Journey in Making Miracles Happen Through Dance!

Please see our generous sponsors on the following page and messages from Mayor Sam Katz, Evelyn Hart, and Lesia Sanchuk, Executive Director of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Platinum Sponsor

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Samuel and Anna Lazareck Foundation

Selma and Leo Shearer

Winnipeg- Gerry Price

- Greg Haverstick - Charles Loewen

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Harold & Brownie Fleishman Gerry Matte, Lydia Surasky Matte & Family

Meril & Evelyn Rivard Jeff & Val Thompson & Family

Silver Sponsors

Marci Knight and Ira Udow McMaster Photo & Photography by Faye Unrau

Abraham Baum Dr. Alex & Harriet Zimmer

Dr. Francis, Jessica & Kaitlin Lee & Shari Wittman

Catherine Jaworski, Kate & Jane Friesen

www.meadowoodchiropractic.com

Dr. Derrick Frederick1549 St. Mary's RoadWinnipeg, MB R2M 5G9Phone: (204) 255-6666

Dr. Derrick Frederick

Kelly Karam

Bronze Sponsors

Specialty Foods Cooking School & Restaurant Ltd.

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Dr. Ron Worb

Gary Ostir

Brent Kroeker

WHEELCHAIR VAN - DONATED BY PROKOPIOS (PRO) LAGOS

FROM WINNIPEG CAR-PRO

In Kind Sponsors

RBC Private Banking &

RBC Kenaston Common

Print Sponsor Video Recording Services

Reception

Media & Design - c/o Daniel Paspaporn

Media Design Services

Sheila and Mario Pereira

Food & Beverages for Performers

Message from Mayor Sam Katz

As the Mayor of Winnipeg, it is with great enthusiasm that I extend my congratulations to the Shelley Shearer School of Dance on the occasion of your 25th anniversary season. I am certain that your ‘Kids Helping Kids’ performance will serve to commemorate this significant occasion.

The Shelley Shearer School of Dance has trained thousands of dancers in the past 25 years and graduates of this school are highly sought after and employed by dance companies, musical theatre productions, cruise lines, and by film and television companies from around the world.

By providing Winnipeg with high quality performances over the past 25 years, the Shelley Shearer School of Dance has contributed greatly to our City’s artistic identity and and cultural community.

I would like to commend the Shelley Shearer School of Dance for celebrating their 25th anniversary by raising funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. Our City has a reputation as one of the most caring in the nation; Winnipeggers step up to the plate to assist those who need our support. The efforts of everyone involved are sincerely appreciated and are what help to make Winnipeg a great place to live.

On behalf of the citizens of Winnipeg and my esteemed City Council colleagues, congratulations on all of your success.

Warm regards,

Sam Katz MAYOR

Many years ago, Shelley Shearer-Nelko and I lived our dreams dancing in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. I’ve watched her over the past 25 years live another magnificent dream building and developing her school. I am incredibly proud of the fact that Shelley, my friend and dear colleague has challenged, touched and inspired the lives and dreams of so many of her students over the past years. Through her teaching, she has given an intangible gift of the heart.

I was blessed to have many inspirational teachers over the years and the gifts that they shared with me allowed me to discover not just the ʻstepsʼ but who I was and how my heart flowed. There is nothing quite like dance to open the soul and mind to infinite possibilities. As dancers we enjoy the bliss of body and mind uniting to lift us to a level of the spirit unlike anything else.

As she celebrates this momentous milestone in the history of her school, it touches me even more that she continues to give back to those who face obstacles requiring the deepest sense of courage and strength. I couldn’t be more proud of her achieve-ments and of her generosity.

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

Evelyn Hart, CC, OM, FRSC

Message from Evelyn Hart Message from Evelyn Hart

Many years ago, Shelley Shearer-Nelko and I lived our dreams dancing in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. I’ve watched her over the past 25 years live another magnificent dream building and developing her school. I am incredibly proud of the fact that Shelley, my friend and dear colleague has challenged, touched and inspired the lives and dreams of so many of her students over the past years. Through her teaching, she has given an intangible gift of the heart. I was blessed to have many inspirational teachers over the years and the gifts that they shared with me allowed me to discover not just the ʻstepsʼ but who I was and how my heart flowed. There is nothing quite like dance to open the soul and mind to infinite possibilities. As dancers we enjoy the bliss of body and mind uniting to lift us to a level of the spirit unlike anything else. As she celebrates this momentous milestone in the history of her school, it touches me even more that she continues to give back to those who face obstacles requiring the deepest sense of courage and strength. I couldn’t be more proud of her achievements and of her generosity. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

Evelyn Hart, CC, OM, FRSC 

On behalf of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the Shelley Shearer School of Dance for choosing to com-memorate their 25th Anniversary by helping to make brighter, healthier futures for our children.

An incredible amount of time and effort went into putting the ‘Kids Helping Kids’ gala performance together and I would especially like to thank the students, staff , volunteers and committee members who created an evening to warm our hearts, inspire us through dance and showcase what 25 years of performance excellence really means.

As audience members this evening you have the multiple gift of knowing that by being a part of this special performance, you are not only supporting Winnipeg’s emerging stars but also making a significant impact on the health of our children. For that we can’t thank you enough.

The Children’s Hospital Foundation is committed to the advancement of knowl-edge and care in the fields of child health and child health research. Our goal is to ensure that kids from across Manitoba, Northwest Ontario, and Nunavut continue to receive the best possible care through new equipment and specialized patient services at Children’s Hospital and life-saving pediatric research at the our Manitoba Institute of Child Health.

All proceeds from this unforgettable evening of live entertainment will be directed to the Children’s Hospital Music Therapy Program of the Child Life Department. The Hospital can sometimes be a frightening place for a child and the music therapy program becomes a positive coping mechanism for young patients, helping to make the hospital a more comfortable place to be as well as giving kids a constructive way to get through sometimes difficult treatments.

My heartfelt thanks to each of you for making this evening so magical.Have a wonderful time and congratulations on 25 years of performance excellence!

Lesia SianchukExecutive Director, Children’s Hospital Foundation

Greetings from the Children’s Hospital Foundation