LOCAL FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE PLANS COMMUNITY BARBECUE ON AUGUST 17
July 29, 2004 for immediate release
On August 17th, the Northern Medical Programs Trust, Prince George, will be kicking off its fundraising campaign at the University of Northern British Columbia from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM with the "BBQ for 'U!'"
The Northern Medical Programs Trust was created to raise money for financial assistance for students in the Northern Medical Programs to help offset the cost of taking such programs in the North. Students in the Northern Medical Programs face increased costs, particularly travel expenses. The local goal is to raise $2 million over the next four years and use the interest to help offset these high costs.
The "BBQ For 'U!'" is exciting way to share in the kick off the Northern Medical Programs Trust launch at the UNBC campus. Bring your friends and family for a reasonable dinner. Burgers, hot dogs, pop or juice and cake, etcetera, will be provided by BC Restaurant and Food Services Association and the money raised will go to the Northern Medical Programs Trust. In addition their will be children's games and activities coordinated by the Prince George Family 'Y' and the Two Rivers Art Gallery. Many of the city's Mascots will be in attendance providing additional fun for the kids. Also scheduled are a variety of performances including dancers, singers, bands and theatrical performances. Most importantly you can be one of the first people to tour our new state of the art "Northern Health Sciences Centre".
Funds will be raised through donations given for cake which will be given out in exchange for a donation to the Northern Medical Programs Trust. With a donation, the public will be eligible to win an array of prizes, donated by businesses in the community, including a trip for 2 to Victoria from Hawk Air! You can also support the program by purchasing your collectors "Northern Health in Northern Hands" button or by signing the Historical Wooden book that will be sealed and presented the first twenty four students who arrive in prince George to begin their studies here in January 2005. There are so many ways that you can share and have fun at the Barbecue for "U".
This event will directly follow the grand opening of the new Northern Medical Centre at UNBC, which will take place earlier that day with dignitaries from across Canada in attendance.
The public is invited to attend the "BBQ for 'U!'" and support the Northern Medical Programs Trust, keeping Northern Health in Northern Hands. For more information please contact Judy Mason at 564-2660; by e-mail: judy@dmca.bc.ca. Or contact Tyler Bowman at 564-8861 ext. 244; by e-mail: tbowman@ckpg.bc.ca.
On August 17th, the Northern Medical Programs Trust, Prince George, will be kicking off its fundraising campaign at the University of Northern British Columbia from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM with the "BBQ for 'U!'"
The Northern Medical Programs Trust was created to raise money for financial assistance for students in the Northern Medical Programs to help offset the cost of taking such programs in the North. Students in the Northern Medical Programs face increased costs, particularly travel expenses. The local goal is to raise $2 million over the next four years and use the interest to help offset these high costs.
The "BBQ For 'U!'" is exciting way to share in the kick off the Northern Medical Programs Trust launch at the UNBC campus. Bring your friends and family for a reasonable dinner. Burgers, hot dogs, pop or juice and cake, etcetera, will be provided by BC Restaurant and Food Services Association and the money raised will go to the Northern Medical Programs Trust. In addition their will be children's games and activities coordinated by the Prince George Family 'Y' and the Two Rivers Art Gallery. Many of the city's Mascots will be in attendance providing additional fun for the kids. Also scheduled are a variety of performances including dancers, singers, bands and theatrical performances. Most importantly you can be one of the first people to tour our new state of the art "Northern Health Sciences Centre".
Funds will be raised through donations given for cake which will be given out in exchange for a donation to the Northern Medical Programs Trust. With a donation, the public will be eligible to win an array of prizes, donated by businesses in the community, including a trip for 2 to Victoria from Hawk Air! You can also support the program by purchasing your collectors "Northern Health in Northern Hands" button or by signing the Historical Wooden book that will be sealed and presented the first twenty four students who arrive in prince George to begin their studies here in January 2005. There are so many ways that you can share and have fun at the Barbecue for "U".
This event will directly follow the grand opening of the new Northern Medical Centre at UNBC, which will take place earlier that day with dignitaries from across Canada in attendance.
The public is invited to attend the "BBQ for 'U!'" and support the Northern Medical Programs Trust, keeping Northern Health in Northern Hands. For more information please contact Judy Mason at 564-2660; by e-mail: judy@dmca.bc.ca. Or contact Tyler Bowman at 564-8861 ext. 244; by e-mail: tbowman@ckpg.bc.ca.
