Live Red Youth Fundraisers  

Combined, heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) is the leading cause of death in Manitoba, Canada and the world. You can help change this. We invite you to join student leaders from across the province to help fight this devastating disease. Join us in raising awareness and funds by hosting your own Live Red Youth fundraiser in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba (HSFM).
 
Live Red Youth fundraisers are activities organized and planned by young people in your school or community. Organizers are typically students in grades seven to twelve (Senior 4) who want to make a difference and save lives.
 
Live Red activities incorporate fundraising, volunteerism and the promotion of healthy living, which are pillars of HSFM. A Live Red Youth fundraiser can be as simple as selling paper hearts to as complex as a fashion show - you choose! 

Why Live Red Youth?
Live Red Youth is a fun and exciting way to support HSFM. There are many reasons to host a Live Red Youth event: to have fun, to celebrate, to honour or remember someone with heart disease or stroke, to promote health, and to make a difference in your school or community.

In the last thirty years, obesity has tripled among young Canadians, due largely to a lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating. In fact, young people today are among the first generation of youth who may not live as long as their parents. By holding your own Live Red Youth event, you are showing that you care about your health and the health of your friends. Change starts with you!

Scholarship Opportunity
What’s more, as a Live Red Youth organizer, you have the potential to earn one of up to five $1000 scholarships in support of your post-secondary education. Upon completion of your Live Red Youth event, be sure to apply for your scholarship grant, simply download our scholarship application form and scholarship reference form and mail or drop them off at our office. Read our Live Red Youth Scholarship Policy. For more information about the scholarship program, click here.  If you have any questions, please contact the Live Red Youth Manager at 949.2000, toll-free 1.888.473.4636 or by email at liveredyouth@heartandstroke.mb.ca.  


Live Red today!
To get started, download the Live Red Youth booklet(2.25 MB PDF)* - a complete guide to holding a fundraising event for HSFM. The booklet includes details on how to host a Live Red Youth event, including event ideas, how to promote your fundraiser, and how the Foundation can help you. *Note: Please consider the environment when printing the PDF by printing on both sides of paper.

Other information in the booklet includes:
HSFM healthy living printed resources order form
Live Red Youth event guidelines
Budget template
HSFM fact sheet
and more!

 

Electronic forms you can fill-out online and e-mail back to HSFM: 
Event proposal form
Resources order form
Event wrap-up form

Why Choose the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba? 
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Manitoba. Chances are you know someone who has been touched by heart disease or stroke. HSFM needs your help to save lives in the province. Your contribution will go to help fulfill our Mission, which is to “lead in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through research, health promotion and advocacy.” HSFM does not receive core government or United Way funding and relies solely on the generous support of its donors. Contact our office today and start planning your Live Red Youth fundraiser. No matter how big or small, your efforts will make a lasting difference in the lives of Manitobans.

Contact Information:
Live Red Program Manager
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba
Ph: (204) 949-2000
Toll-free: 1-888-473-4636
Fax: (204) 957-1365
liveredyouth@heartandstroke.mb.ca

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