MEDIA RELEASE - September 18, 2008

Contact: Gwenda Nemerofsky - 336-5505
Van Offers Disadvantaged Youth Healthy Recreation
Rotary Club of Winnipeg North Donates Van

Winnipeg, MB: Until recently, when young people from Marymound needed to go on a school field trip or to camp, they’d pile into a 15-year-old van that was definitely feeling its age. Now, thanks to the generous folks from the Rotary Club of Winnipeg North, Marymound youth can be transported in comfort and style. The Rotary Club made a donation of a brand new Dodge Caravan.

“The kids love their new van,” said Marymound CEO Ian Hughes. “We knew we had to retire the old van but didn’t expect to be able to replace it so soon.”

The keys to the van were officially handed over in a presentation at Eastern Dodge Chrysler where the van was purchased. As well as representatives from Marymound and the Rotary Club, Marietta Rewucki, President and General Manager of Eastern Chrysler Dodge was recognized for her generous assistance in obtaining the van.

It saw constant use from the day it was picked up, shuttling Marymound youth back and forth to camp throughout the summer.

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Marymound is a non-profit organization whose primary clients are children who have been removed or are at risk of being removed from their families. Our purpose is to support Manitoba children and families whose life experiences have challenged them to find the good within themselves. Marymound accomplishes its purpose through residential treatment, foster care, academic preparation, advocacy and therapeutic intervention.