Marathon Dates
Update
The 4th annual Walleye Warrior 24 Hour Ice
Fishing marathon is set for another year. New dates
are set for 2008. The marathon is will take place
March 8th & 9th, 2008.
The town of Gimli will once again host the event in 2008. Make sure to make plans to
attend. Here are some highlights from 2007.
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Bud Spud and Steak,
In
support of the Walleye Warrior 24 Hour Ice Fishing
Marathon
Friday March 7,2008
6 -
9pm
Viking Inn - Gimli
Tickets $15
Contact us for tickets or
also available at the Viking Inn
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Raffle Winners
1st prize Marianne Dupont $750.00
2nd prize Jeremy Lachance $500.00
3rd prize Marcel St-Jacques
$250.00
Congratulations!
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Make a
Difference
Marathon 3 year total reaches almost $50,000
dollars. With the support of organizers, sponsors and participants this
event can continue to be a success.
Following the
event in 2007 we were able to present a cheque for $15,000 dollars to the Never
Alone Foundation. The cheque presentation was made during
NEVER ALONE LUNCHEON, held Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Thanks
to the participants and companies who have shown their support for the
marathon.
PROCEEDS
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REGISTER NOW!
This event will continue to support
families affected by cancer.
Registration Forms are now available for the
2008 event. Get yours now.
REGISTRATION
FORMS |
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More event news
The Lakeview Resort in Gimli was the headquarters
for part of the event. Planning is underway. Thanks to the Lakeview Resort,
who again be the location for many of the event activities. Don't be
disappointed and book your rooms early. |
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Top Pledge Earners!
Their work was rewarded. $100.00
Gift Certificates from the Korvelson’s IGA and Gimli were handed out for
the top 20 Pledge earners! In addition, there was also be a presentation of the
Allen Reimer award for most money raised. This was a new award, created in
memory of Allen Reimer last year. The top pledge earner this year exceeded
$1700 dollars! More details have been added.
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Glen Konowalchuk (Walleye Warrior Marathon Committee Chair)
congratulates Shawn Bjornsson, the 2007 top pledge earner
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Shawn Bjornsson wrote:
I'm very fortunate to have great friends and family who I can ask for donations
for this great cause. I'm also very lucky to deal with some great companies who
support me. I've lost a couple of uncles, a couple of friends and a few clients
and a great fishing partner (my father) to this awful C WORD. I'm very
optimistic that we will find a cure for this disease if people continue
supporting these events. I used to get teased because I could never say no to a
children's charity and now Cancer charities are also on the top of my list.
Keep up the great work and let's make this the largest Ice Fishing Derby in
Manitoba. Have a great day and we'll talk soon.
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More
Volunteers Needed
If you would like to be a volunteer for this
event please contact us. You can be part of the planning for 2008. We could
also still use more volunteers assisting with the event. If you would like to
be part of the small team organizing the marathon please contact us.
CLICK HERE - CONTACT US |
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Thanks to the companies
who help make this event a success. More sponsors are welcome for 2008.
Would your company like to be involved with
this charity event? Follow the link to find out more details. The event is a
great opportunity for your company to make a difference.
Proceeds from our event will support CancerCare Manitoba foundation.
The foundation contributes millions each year for ongoing research and better
care for Manitobans living with cancer - both today and for generations to
come. CancerCare Manitoba - patient services.
CLICK HERE - MORE
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Remembering Brian
LeClair
This event will continue to support families
affected by cancer. The first annual Walleye Warrior 24hour Ice Fishing
Marathon was held March 2005 in Gimli, Manitoba. Sadly one of the leading
organizers of the fund-raiser wasn't able to drop his fishing line into Lake
Winnipeg. Brian LeClair died February 7th, 2005; just a month before the
inaugural event.
"In Memory of
Brian LeClair - Founder"
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Media Challenge :
Won by Chris Cvetkovic (Blue Bombers) and
Craig Stapon (SUN/CJOB). |
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Remembering founder Brian LeClair :
Memorial display of Brian
LeClair - photos and fishing articles of the marathon founder. |
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