Community
The Mustard Seed Hosts PCN Women’s Fun Run this Saturday (May 12)


Red Deer PCN Women’s Fun Run Helps Feed Children in Need
Red Deer, AB. – On Saturday, May 12, 2018 more than 1,200 women of all ages will come together at the Red Deer PCN Women’s Fun Run to raise funds in support of The Mustard Seed’s School Lunch Program in Red Deer. All proceeds go to The Mustard Seed.
“The Mustard Seed cares deeply about women’s health; so it is a great partnership in an event that is so focused on healthy living for women of all ages, and about bringing people together in our community,“ says Byron Bradley, Director of Central Alberta for The Mustard Seed. “We were so thankful for the $20,653 that was raised in 2017. Last Year, with the generosity of Red Deerians, we were able to serve over 54,000 lunches to children in Red Deer.”
The run has four different events with options for all ages and abilities, a Health, Wellness and Gift Expo with more 70 vendors, more than 100 prizes, and a variety of family fun and interactive actives. Activities include the Stantec Kidz Zone, the State & Main coffee lounge, The Mustard Seed concession, power wheel gator rides for the kids courtesy of Deermart, complimentary massages from Alberta Institute of Massage, games from Mastermind Toys, manicures, pedicures, dry cuts and hair fun from MC College and much more.
Over $10,000 in prizes
Garrett Scott and Kipp Scott GMC Cadillac Buick have donated a 4 month (8,000Km) lease on a brand new Cadillac ATS-V as the grand prize for fundraisers. The 10 participants who raise the most money will be entered into a draw to win. The grand prize includes $500 towards insurance expenses for the car from The Co-operators Insurance and a $500 gift certificate from Clowes Jewellers.
The Red Deer Catholic School districts and SUBWAY® have joined forces for the SUBWAY® School Challenge, to encourage our school age girls to embrace fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The school with the highest percentage of participants wins a SUBWAY® celebration party.
Many local businesses have also donated amazing draw prizes, swag bag stuffers and finishers’ prizes for our participants, including more than 100 age group awards totaling more than $4000, courtesy of One Tooth Active Wear.
“We are so thankful for the awareness that this amazing event brings to our work, and for the opportunity to engage and partner with so many supporting businesses and community groups. We are looking forward to the event on May 12, 2018 and hope to meet many new people from across Central Alberta,” says Byron Bradley.
In partnership with the Red Deer Primary Care Network, the Women’s Fun Run has had nearly 6000 participants cross the finish line and has donated more than $50,000.00 to local charities. Their goal is to inspire women and girls to get out, be more active and to give back to their community.
About The Mustard Seed:
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for men and women experiencing poverty and homelessness since 1984. The Mustard Seed delivers basic services, housing and employment programs to those in need and partners with the community to address the root causes of poverty. https://theseed.ca/
For more stories visit Todayville.com
Community
Complete list of winners of the 2022 Red Deer Hospital Lottery
Community
The Mustard Seed is in Urgent Need of Bottled Water


News release from The Mustard Seed
Summer is here and as temperatures are rising in Red Deer, The Mustard Seed is in desperate need of bottled water to keep Red Deer’s most vulnerable safe from the sweltering heat.
For those experiencing homelessness, the extreme heat can pose a dangerous risk. Insufficient water when temperatures rise can lead to exposure-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and even death.
The Mustard Seed is working hard to ensure that those in need of water are provided for – but we can’t do this alone. We urgently need your help to respond to the increased need for water and other summer essentials found here:
Items Needed:
- Rain Ponchos
- Travel-Size Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hair Brushes
- Deodorants (Men & Women)
- Individual Kleenex
- Ladies Underwear (Small – Medium Size)
- Men’s Boxershorts (Medium – Large Size)
- Backpacks
- Razors
- Travel-Size Body Wash
- Hair Care (Gel preferably)
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Toilet Paper
- New Blankets
- Tooth Brushes
- Baby wipes
- Reusable Bags
- Insect Repellant
- Travel-Size Sunscreen
- Q-tips
- Flipflops: (Men’s sizes 7 – 13 & Women’s sizes 6 – 10)
- Hats
School Lunch Program:
- Granola Bars
- Nut-free Snacks
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Apples
- Oranges
- Deli Meat
In dire situations like this – whatever you can give makes a huge difference in the lives of those in need.
All donations will be gratefully received at the Community Support Centre, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Thanks to your generosity, we can provide vital services and resources that help keep our most vulnerable community members in Red Deer safe.
About The Mustard Seed:
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in five cities across Alberta and British Columbia, The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence.
-
City of Red Deer1 day ago
City Council grinding out a solution for the site of a permanent homeless shelter
-
Business2 days ago
Business Spotlight: Massage Above All
-
Bruce Dowbiggin2 days ago
Are We Ready For A Russian To Become NHL’s Top Goal Scorer?
-
Justice2 days ago
Canada signs $20B compensation agreement on First Nations child welfare
-
Education1 day ago
Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools teams up with Central Alberta Optimist Clubs and Time Hortons to provide “Best July Ever” for these students
-
Alberta1 day ago
Edmonton council to ask province to support new centre to fight downtown crime
-
John Stossel2 days ago
John Stossel on US Independence Day – Does The Constitution Need To Be Amended?
-
Alberta1 day ago
Alberta expands its support for Ukrainians fleeing war and settling in the province