Y101 Bootscooters
All over Ottawa and the Valley!
Who Are the Bootscooters?
YOU Are!
The Y101 Boot Scooters would like to thank all of our friends and supporters for your continued support. We continue to work hard raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Eastern Ontario, as well as, many other local charities and causes and we could not do this without your participation & support.
History
The original Y101 Boot Scooters fundraising team was created almost 20 years ago by Mark Papousek. Mark gathered individuals together to actively volunteer and fundraise within our community and the surrounding area. In the beginning, Mark and his team participated in the Labatt 24 Hour Relay in support of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Foundation. Over a period of 7 years this team raised $50,000 for the Royal Ottawa Health Care Foundation, which earned them a distinctive recognition award from the charity for achieving such an accomplishment.
In 1998, the Boot Scooters decided to hold their 1st annual Y101 Boot Scooters Charity Golf Tournament. The 1st and 2nd annual golf tournaments supported the Royal Ottawa Health Care Foundation along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation (Ottawa Chapter). Since then, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern Ontario has become The Y101 Boot Scooters primary recipient and throughout the years we have sponsored numerous children with life-threatening illnesses.
The Y101 Boot Scooters have extended fundraising events to include two annual Curling Fun-Spiel tournaments and a New Year's Eve dinner & dance. Our small group of volunteers has developed a credible history, and local businesses & individuals are starting to help through satellite groups; on behalf of and in conjunction with the Y101 Boot Scooters, the RBC Royal Bank Mortgage Specialists Golf Tournament helped us exceed our goal in 2007 by raising approx. $10,000.
The Y101 Boot Scooters are very proud to report that we have raised over $200,000 in the past 15 years together. It is most satisfying to see the smile on a child’s face when a wish comes true and this certainly could not be accomplished without the support of our community, business partners and individuals who believe that we can make a difference!
Friends of the Y101 Bootscooters
Carleton Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd
John Shea insurance Brokers
Molsons
Reid Bros.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Phoenix Homes
Scoops IceCream
For more information contact Mark: y101bootscooters@rogers.com
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Bootscooters Events
Contacts
If you know of a child with a life threatening illness between 3-17 years of age who could benefit from a wish, please call Bev Papousek at 613-234-3555 ext.146 or Bev Papousek
If you would like to find out more ways you can help raise funds or create awareness please contact Bev Papousek, Wish Coordinator at 613-234-3555 ext. 146 or Bev Papousek
Do you have an old vehicle you would like to get rid of? Then Cars for Kids could be for you. Donate your old vehicle to Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario, and Cohen & Cohen will tow it away at no expense. Plus, you will receive a $125 tax receipt. Make-A-Wish will receive 100% of the proceeds. For information visit here!
"Together we can all share the Power of a Wish".
