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Lloyd Longfield, Guelph Chamber of Commerce President Takes on a Double Live Free Challenge
3.3.2010
Lloyd Longfield, the President of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, has challenged himself with a double Live Free sacrifice! He will be giving up both his Blackberry and coffee.
Guelph Tribune Article: Live Free Campaign Helps Food and Friends
3.3.2010
The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington challenges people to give something up that they take for granted in an effort to fight child hunger.
On this second annual Live Free Day in Guelph, participants will promise to "Live Free” of a daily treat and donate the money that they would normally spend on that item to the Food and Friends program.
Scotiabank on Paisley & Imperial Once Again Will Live Free
3.2.2010
Staff at the Scotiabank on Paisley & Imperial will be making a sacrifice on Friday for Live Free!
Magic Mornings Host Kevin Kelly Gives Up Bagels for Live Free
3.1.2010
Kevin Kelly, Morning Host and Program Director at Magic 106.1, has promised to give up his favourite breakfast - bagels.
Meridian Credit Union Supports the Live Free Campaign
3.1.2010
Staff at the Meridican Credit Union branches on Stone Road and Speedvale along with the Commercial Business Centre on Speedvale will be participating in the Live Free Campaign for Food and Friends.
ETSM Technical Services Ltd. Staff Accept the Live Free Challenge
3.1.2010
Staff at Guelph based ETSM Technical Services Ltd. will be taking the Live Free Challenge.
World Champion Pairs Figure Skater Barb Underhill Promises to Give Up Coffee for One Month
2.26.2010
Barb Underhill, World Champion Pairs Figure Skater and Skating Coach for the Guelph Storm has promised to Live Free of coffee for one month for Food & Friends. For each day that she lives without, Barb has pledged to donation $5 to the Live Free Campaign.
Magic 106.1 Mornings with Kevin & Jen Will Broadcast Live From the Live Free Day Kick Off!
2.25.2010
We will be hosting this year's Live Free Day kick off at Paisley Road Public School in Guelph. The kids will enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast while Kevin & Jen from Magic 106.1 will be on location doing their morning show! Tune into Magic 106.1 from 6 AM to 9 AM to catch the action!
Additional Live Day Kick Off media inquiries can be directed to Glenna Pengelly at glenna@childrensfoundation.org or 519-826-9551.
Greenway Home Products Continues to Support the Efforts of the Children's Foundation
2.24.2010
Greenway Home Products has been a long time supporter of the Children's Foundation through our Adopt-A-Family program and their support of our fundraising events. Their staff will now also support Food and Friends through the Live Free Campaign!
Read their profile.
Harmony Whole Foods Market in Orangeville Accepts the Live Free Challenge
2.23.2010
Staff at Harmony Whole Foods Market in Orangeville will be taking the Live Free challenge.
Currently, there are eight student nutrition programs in Orangeville. Thanks to Harmony Whole Foods for lending their support to these schools!
Guelph Animal Hospital Continues to Support Live Free
2.22.2010
The Staff at the Guelph Animal Hospital have promised to Live Free for Food & Friends on March 5th.
TD Commercial Banking Staff Will Sacrifice for Food & Friends
2.22.2010
Staff at TD Commercial Banking in Guelph will once again participate in Live Free.
Staff at Framing & Art Centre Get Set to Live Free
2.19.2010
Staff at Framing & Art Centre in Guelph will once again participate in Live Free.
Sensational Elora - A Festival of the Senses Board will Live Free
2.18.2010
The Board members of Sensational Elora will be sacrificing for Food and Friends. This great event supports the Centre Wellington Food Bank through their Empty Bowls and Glasses Project and will be living free to continue their commitment to help alleviate hunger in their community.
Over 24,000 Primary and Secondary Students Will Sacrifice for Food & Friends
2.18.2010
Students in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin will give up something that they take for granted on March 5th, 2010. Currently over 24,000 students from the Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic and Dufferin Peel Catholic School Boards have agreed to Live Free compared to 17,000 who participated in the inaugural campaign in 2009. Live Free @ School participants will promise to Live Free of a daily treat and donate a toonie to the campaign. Each toonie donated will provide on nutritious breakfast and snack!
View a full list of participating schools.
Don Drone, Director of Education for the Wellington Catholic School Board to Live Free of Coffee
2.17.2010
As the Director of Education for the Wellington Catholic School Board, Don Drone knows the importance of nutrition in a school environment.
"Food and Friends delivers sensible nutritional food products to many students in many of our schools. We have a commitment to physical wellness and student health. This is one program that is universally accessible to students in participating schools. It has an impact on health, future attitudes toward nutrition and student achievement."
Anita Macfarlane, Food and Friends Community Program Coordinator to Live Free of Dining Out
2.16.2010
Anita Macfarlane, the Community Program Coordinator for Food and Friends, has witnessed first hand kids coming to school too hungry to learn. Because of this she is challenging herself with a big sacrifice and will be giving up dining out for the week leading up to March 5th.
SNAP Guelph Publisher Simon Bell to Live Free of Lunch
2.16.2010
Simon Bell, publisher of SNAP Guelph, will be sacrificing for Food & Friends by giving up lunch on March 5th.
Rogers TV Inside Guelph Host Trish Stevenson to Give Up Sugar
2.16.2010
Trish Stevenson, host of Inside Guelph, has taken on a big challenge and will give up sugar for Live Free!
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Are Ready to Live Free
2.16.2010
Staff at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health know how important a healthy breakfast is to kids in our community and they are ready to Live Free to prove it!
Linamar Corporation Accepts the Live Free Challenge
2.05.2010
Staff at the Linamar corporate office will be making a sacrifice for Food & Friends on March 5th.
Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge to Give Up Breakfast
2.05.2010
Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge has promised to give up breakfast on March 5th in honour of the kids that are living without proper nutrition in our community.
The Office of Liz Sandals, M.P.P. Guelph Staff Will Live Free
2.05.2010
Staff at Liz Sandals' Constituency Office will Live Free for kids in our community who are living without.
CanWest DHI Corporation Signs Up to Live Free
2.04.2010
CanWest DHI supports dairy farmers in our province and will also be supporting Food & Friends. Their staff have promised to Live Free on March 5th.
Guelph Hydro Takes the Live Free Challenge
2.01.2010
The 90 employees at Guelph Hydro will be making a sacrifice for those in our community who are living without on March 5th.
Staff at YMCA-YWCA TAPPS Promise to Live Free
Staff at the YMCA-YWCA Guelph Teenage Parents Program have pledged to donate in order to dress down on March 5th.
Sign Up Now to Live Free!
1.13.2010
It's time for you to take the challenge to Live Free! Can you give something up for one day to show support for those who live without each and every day? You can do it! Live Free of something that you take for granted and donate the money that you would normally spend on yourself to Food and Friends.
We are calling on schools, workplaces and individuals to make a difference in child nutrition in our community. Sign up to Live Free today by visiting the school, work or life (individual) campaign pages.
Live Free Raises Over $26,000
3.19.2009
We are pleased to announce that with your support, the Live Free Campaign was a great success. In the inaugural year, we were able to reach a total of $26,000 in donations and pledges.
The key message of Live Free was that even with only a small change in your daily routine you could help many children who are living without in our community. With $26,000 Food and Friends will be able to provide over 20,000 breakfasts at schools in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin County. This was achieved by many people giving up something as small as a daily coffee.
The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington and the students who benefit from Food and Friends would like to thank you for supporting Live Free.
We look forward to growing the Live Free Campaign in 2010 and hope that you will join us with an effort to Live Free on March 5th, 2010.
Thank You for Living Free!
3.9.2009
Thank you to each person who accepted the challenge to Live Free on Friday!
Live Free Participant Glen Keleher Featured in Guelph Mercury
3.9.2009
Saturday's Guelph Mercury featured a great article on Live Free @ Life participant Glen Keleher. Glen gave up his sight for the morning of March 6th and raised over $1,100 for the campaign.
Today is Live Free Day - Donate Now!
3.6.2009
Today is Live Free Day. Over 17,000 students, 35 businesses and 15 individual ambassadors are Living Free. They are making a sacrifice for those in our community who are living without.
Thank them for their efforts by making a donation to the Live Free Campaign. Your donation will help provide snacks and meals for the children in our communities who are going to school too hungry to learn.
Donations can be made:
- Online
- In person at any participating school or workplace.
- Friday, at the Stone Road Mall Live Free Booth from 10am until close.
- Friday, at the Live Free Booth at the Guelph Storm Game.
- By mail to: The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, 87 Waterloo Ave - Upper Level, Guelph, ON. N1H 3H6
Students Begin to Make Their Live Free Promises
3.4.2009
Over 17,000 students across Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin will be giving up something that they take for granted on Friday, March 6th. Karen Rathwell, principal at Gateway Drive Public School reports that students have put a lot of thought into what they are giving up and and truly challenging themselves. Some of the items her students will be giving up include their computer, iPod and daily treats.
Ed Sluga, Executive Director of The Children's Foundation, recently made a presentation to students at Laurine Avenue Public School on the Live Free Toonie Challenge that they are participating in. Following the presentation, a grade one student walked up to Ed and tugged on his jacket. When he turned around she presented him with 2 toonies and said "these are for you!"
Students like these are making a sacrifice and supporting their own Food and Friends programs by participating in Live Free. Show them you are proud of their effort to Live Free and Donate now to the Live Free Campaign.
View a full list of participating schools.
Live Free on Rogers Daytime Thursday March 5th
3.4.2009
Glenna Pengelly from The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington will be on Rogers Daytime on Thursday March 5th to chat about the Live Free Campaign. Rogers Daytime airs at 11 am on Rogers Cable channel 20.
Rogers Daytime hosts Susan Cook-Scheerer and Terry Barna have both given up Lattes for the Live Free Campaign.
Live Free Booth at Stone Road Mall on Friday
3.3.2009
Stop by the Live Free booth in Stone Road Mall on Friday for the latest news on the campaign and if you'd like to make a donation in person. See you there!
Staff at Sears in Stone Road Mall Support Live Free
3.2.2009
Staff at Sears in Stone Road Mall will be supporting the Live Free Campaign by dressing down and making a donation to Food and Friends on March 6th.
Live Free Photo Gallery Now Online!
3.2.2009
Visit the Live Free Photo Gallery to see the latest shots of people in our community who have accepted the challenge to Live Free.
To submit photos to be featured in the gallery, email them to glenna@childrensfoundation.org.
Magic 106.1 Middays Host Tianna Brown Sacrifices for Live Free
3.2.2009
Tianna Brown, Middays Announcer from Magic 106.1 is giving up breakfast and her mid-morning snack for those in our community who are living without. Tianna will be making this sacrifice for the entire week.
Read Tianna's Blog on her first day without breakfast.
Storyteller & Historic Actor Brian Holstein Signs Up To Live Free
3.2.2009
Brian Holstein has accepted the challenge to Live Free on March 6th. He has promised to Live Free of two things - coffee and driving his car. He has made this promise to remind himself of a time when walking was the only option and coffee was a rare treat.
Coach Jason Brooks' Beard Continues to Grow
2.27.2009
Guelph Storm Coach and GM, Jason Brooks, has given up shaving until Live Free Day on March 6th and he's getting pretty hairy! Why is Jason making this sacrifice? To challenge Guelph Storm fans to make donation to the Live Free Campaign. All donations made in support of Jason's pledge to Live Free will be matched by the owners of the Guelph Storm.
To see photos of Jason's weekly hair growth and to make a donation visit his Live Free Profile.
Magic 106.1 Host Kevin Kelly Gives Up Caffeine
2.26.2009
Magic Mornings host Kevin Kelly has promised to give up caffeine March 2nd until Live Free Day, March 6th. Tune in to Magic 106.1 next week to see how it is affecting his day!
It's Not Too Late to Sign Up to Live Free
2.25.2009
By noon tomorrow all registered Live Free locations will have their campaign packages. But that doesn't mean that it's too late to sign up if you or your business is interested in participating. Visit the http://www.livefreecampaign.ca/live-free-workto sign up your business or the http://www.livefreecampaign.ca/live-free-lifepage to sign up as an Ambassador.
Help us provide our kids with the nutrition they need to learn by signing up to Live Free.
Anyone Can Live Free!
2.24.2009
Now anyone can participate in Live Free - even if you're not famous or your workplace is not participating. And - it's easy! Here's how:
- Choose something to Live Free of on Friday March 6th.
- Donate the money that you would normally spend on that item on the Live Free Individual donation page.
- When making your donation, list what you are giving up in the comment box to be displayed on the donation page.
- On March 6th, Live Free!
Remember, every donation counts! Food and Friends can provide a delicious and nutritious breakfast for one student with $1.10.
TD Canada Trust Branches Across Guelph Sign up to Live Free
2.24.2009
Staff at all eight Guelph TD Canada Trust Branches will be giving up something that they take for granted on March 6th.
View the list of participating branches.
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Nicola Mercer Promises to Live Free
2.23.2009
Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will be living without her socks, coat, hat and gloves on March 6th to remind herself what so many children in our community go without on a daily basis.
The Bookshelf Staff Sign up to Live Free @ Work
2.23.2009
Staff at The Bookshelf in Guelph will be giving up something that they take for granted on March 6th!
Community Resource Centre Supports Families in Wellington County by Signing Up to Live Free
2.19.2009
The Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North & Centre Wellington has agreed to Live Free on March 6th. The CRC responds to the needs of families and individuals while promoting self-sufficiency and a sense of community.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Staff Will Live Free
2.17.2009
Staff at the six Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health locations (Fergus, Guelph, Orangeville, Palmerston, Shelburne and Shelldale) will be participating in the Live Free Campaign on March 6th. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health provides administrative support to Food and Friends.
Scotiabank Pledges to Live Free and Match Your Donation!
2.13.2009
Three Scotiabank branches have accepted the challenge to Live Free on March 6th. Along with their staff giving up something that they take for granted, the branches are welcoming donations from their clients. All donations made at the branches will be matched by Scotiabank!
The participating branches are:
- Paisley & Imperial
- St. George's Square
- Speedvale & Stevenson
Staff at Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington Join Live Free Campaign
2.13.2009
Staff at Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington will be giving up something that they take for granted each day on March 6th.
Bird Packaging Donates to Live Free Campaign
2.11.2009
Have you thought about the Live Free math? With over 15,000 students participating in our Live Free Toonie Challenge - we're going to need to a lot of sturdy boxes! Thank you to Bird Packaging who has graciously offered to donate boxes for the Live Free Campaign Packages.
Live Free Campaign Supports Your Neighbours
2.11.2009
You may have heard of Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge or Storm Coach Jason Brook's promise to Live Free but also joining the campaign are thousands of students and residents that you don't hear about on the local news. Often residents of Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin are surprised to hear that children in our community are going to school hungry. The reality is that in the 2008/2009 school year over 10,500 students will be accessing Food and Friends programs.
You don't have to be a sports star or a news personality to support our schools and our neighbours by making a Live Free Promise. Sign up today as an individual or as a group!
Guelph Storm Coach/GM Jason Brooks Begins His Month Long Live Free Promise
2.9.2009
As of Friday, February 6th Guelph Storm Coach and General Manager Jason Brooks has given up shaving until Live Free Day. He is making this sacrifice to encourage Guelph Storm fans to donate to the Live Free Campaign. The Owners of the Storm have also pledged to match all donations made by Storm Fans.
Read the Guelph Storm's Press Release
Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott to Live Free
2.5.2009
Ted Arnott, MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills has taken the challenge to Live Free by promising to give up his morning coffee on March 6th.
Blackmont Capital Supports Live Free
2.5.2009
Staff at Blackmont Capital are pleased to support the Live Free Campaign to bring awareness to the nutritonal needs of children in our community.
Ontario Universities' Application Centre Ready to Live Free
2.4.2009
The Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) has signed up to support our local schools through the Live Free Campaign. OUAC staff will each be giving up something they take for granted on March 6th. Read their profile.
Wellington Catholic District School Board Signs Up to Live Free @ Work
2.3.2009
Staff at the Wellington Catholic District School Board have taken the challenge to Live Free on March 6th, in support of the Food & Friends programs that help their students and their schools. Read their profile.
Live Free in the News
1.30.2009
Read a feature on the Live Free Campaign from the Friday Jan.30th Guelph Mercury - What Could You Give Up?
Guelph Storm Coach/General Manager Jason Brooks Gives Up Shaving for One Month
1.28.2009
Coach and General Manager of The Guelph Storm, Jason Brooks, has promised to Live Free of shaving beginning Feb. 6th until Live Free Day March 6th. Jason is challenging Storm Fans to make a donation in support of his efforts and as an added bonus, the Storm owners have agreed to MATCH all Storm Fan donations through Jason's Giving Page!
University of Guelph Men's Basketball Coach, Chris O'Rourke to Give Up Sugar on March 6th
1.27.2009
Chris O'Rourke, Head Coach of the Men's Varsity Basketball Team at the University of Guelph, has promised to give up sugar on March 6th for Food and Friends. He is challenging his supporters to "rally together for this worth cause" and help him achieve his fundraising goal of $1,000.
Guelph Animal Hospital Signs Up to Live Free
1.27.2009
The Guelph Animal Hospital has accepted the challenge to Live Free. Staff will each be giving up something that they take for granted on March 6th in support of Food and Friends.
U of G Women's Hockey Coach Rachel Flanagan to Give Up Her Skates on March 6th
1.22.2009
Rachel Flanagan, Head Coach of the University of Guelph Women's Hockey team has accepted the challenge to Live Free. She pledges to give up her skates on March 6th.
"Being on the ice everyday is like a dream job. By giving up my skates for the day I will be forced to run practice from the bench, reminding both myself and my team how lucky we are to be able to participate in the sport we love everyday."
Over 10,000 Students Registered to Live Free
1.19.2009
As of today, January 19th, over 10,000 students in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin County have signed up to take the challenge to Live Free. These students will be supporting the student nutrition programs in their own school boards. If your school is not yet registered, sign up today to help your students get a healthy start to each day.
Live Free on Rogers 'Daytime' Monday
1.15.2009
On Monday January 19th, tune into Rogers Daytime at 11 in the morning. The Children's Foundation Events' Coordinator Glenna Pengelly and Food and Friends Community Program Coordinator Anita Macfarlane will be on to discuss the Live Free Campaign. Susan Cook-Scheerer, co-host of the morning show, has taken the pledge to Live Free on March 6th. Read her profile.
Meet the New Voice of the Live Free Campaign - Magic 106.1
1.14.2009
Magic 106.1 is not only taking the challenge to Live Free - they will be keeping you up to date on campaign news. Find out what your favourite radio personalities will be pledging to give up on March 6th by reading their soon to be added profiles or tune in to Magic 106.1 to hear them chat about their pledge to Live Free. Also, beginning February 2nd, hear the latest Live Free Campaign news each Monday on Magic 106.1.
Mayor Farbridge Encourages You to Give Our Students the Fuel They Need to Learn
1.14.2009
Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge has pledged to give up coffee and breakfast on March 6th. She is encouraging Guelph to support the Live Free Campaign to help give our students the fuel they need to learn. Read her profile.
Guelph Hydro Accepts the Challenge to Live Free
1.13.2009
Guelph Hydro employees will be challenging themselves to Live Free for those who Live Without on March 6th. Read their online profile.
Visit Live Free on Facebook
1.13.2009
Now there's a new way to stay on top of the latest Live Free News - the Live Free Facebook Group. Meet other people who have taken the challenge to Live Free - exchange ideas and challenge each other to give up something that you take for granted on March 6th.
Register your school by Jan.23
1.8.2009
To help us get the materials printed and assembled for the @ School campaign we are encouraging schools to register by Jan.23rd. To register, we only need a few pieces of information - your school name, a contact person and the number of people participating. To register right now, use our quick & easy online registration form.
The Liz Sandals Constituency Office to Live Free of Snacks
1.5.2009
The Liz Sandals M.P.P. Constitency Office is lending its support to the Live Free Campaign by pledging to Live Free of snacks on March 6th. Are you and your workplace up for the challenge to Live Free? If so, visit the Live Free @ Work page to register today!
James Gordon & Susan Cook-Scheerer to Live Free
11.28.2008
Musician James Gordon and Rogers TV 'daytime' co-host Susan Cook-Scheerer have made their pledge to Live Free. Susan commented that she was shocked to find out that the cost of her morning latte could fill 3 hungry tummies at lunch. Visit the @ Life page to read their stories.
Sign up to Live Free Now!
11.25.2008
Are you ready to take the challenge to Live Free? Register today!
If you're an individual, school, community group or business - you can participate in the Live Free Campaign. Show support for students in your own community by helping them be well nourished and ready to learn.
Individuals and Community Groups are invited to Live Free @ Life
Schools are invited to Live Free @ School
Business are invited to Live Free @ Work
livefreecampaign.ca Launches
09.22.2008
Welcome to the Live Free Campaign headquarters!
The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is challenging Guelph and Wellington County to Live Free for those who Live Without on March 6th. Visit our site regularly to see who is taking the challenge in support of the Food and Friends program.
