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21st ANNUAL CELEBRITY- CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST – OCTOBER 20-23, 2016

Volunteer Opportunities

We are now celebrating 21 years of sacrificing Pumpkins for Children at Risk in acknowledging October as Autism Awareness Month in Canada with our Celebrity-Carved Pumpkin Contest! This seasonal and fun event has helped not only to raise valuable funds for the Autism Community, but raise awareness about Autism and the challenges families experience raising a child with this disability.

As usual, our event will still start with our Celebrity-Reception at Merivale Mall on Thursday, October 20 10 am to Noon – join us to meet the Carvers and THIS YEAR we will have local Musician, Singer, Songwriter Danielle Allard welcoming our Celebrities! We will run an additional 3 days until Sunday, October 23 in 4 Shopping Centres (Friday to Sunday at the other 3 malls).

*NEW* - This year we will be encouraging cash donations by giving ballots that will be combined for all 4 Malls to draw for 3 WOW prizes. But in order to make this event a success, we need many Volunteers to come forward to man the displays. With our On-Site Silent Auction with an On-Line Auction, this fundraiser is one of the most high-profile events for Children at Risk, raising not only valuable funds but awareness and support! Many hands are needed, so please check your schedules and give a little time, even a few hours!! (note: Students can help get their high school hours with a Parent!)

(P.S. WE WILL BE CLEANING PUMPKINS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT MERIVALE MALL FARM BOY IN THE AFTERNOON – CAN YOU HELP?)

vonality logo With the purchase of an Auction Site from Vonality the last 3 years, our Pumpkin Auction ran almost seamlessly – so we delighted to have them on-board again for this year!

Here Are The Mall Volunteer Requirements

Merivale Mall
Thursday, October 20 – 9 AM (Reception at 10 AM) to 9 PM (we need extra at the Reception!)
Friday, October 21 – 9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, October 22 – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, October 23 – 10 AM to 5 PM
MALL MANAGER NEEDED – CALL 613-741-8255
Email: car@childrenatrisk.ca (until we have a Manager…)

Place d’Orleans
Friday, October 21 – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, October 22 – 9:30 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, October 23 – 11 AM to 5 PM
Please contact Michelle Thompson, 613-834-9948
Email: dmecthompson@gmail.com

Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Friday, October 21 – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, October 22 – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, October 23 – 10 AM to 6 PM
Please contact Alison Armstrong at 613-836-4742
Email: alisona@sympatico.ca

Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre
Friday, October 21 – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, October 22 – 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, October 23 - 11 AM to 5 PM
Please contact Angèle Jodouin at 613-302-5943
Email: angele.jodouin@rogers.com