The 5ish Fun Run

Registration Now Open!

2012-02-14T13:09:00.000-08:00

Registration is now open for the 5ish Fun Run 2012.

Please check out the Running Room Registration here for details and to sign up. Only $25.00, all money going to West Broadway Youth Outreach.

This includes a morning warm-up, your very own bright yellow Run t-shirt, a bbq lunch after the run, plus other activities & goodies to be listed later.


2011 run, at Omand's Creek - bridge across the Red River to Wellington Crescent. - photo - W. Buelow

Happy New Year from West Broadway Youth Outreach!

2012-01-02T08:13:00.000-08:00

United Way Dream Seats Program

2011-12-05T07:24:00.000-08:00

"With the help of Canadian-born TV star Will Arnett, the United Way has launched a new initiative called Dream Seats, which will put pro sports tickets into the hands of Winnipeg youngsters who might otherwise never have the chance to experience a Jets, Blue Bombers or Goldeyes game live."

Will Arnett donated Jets tickets to WBYO and other United Way youth-serving agencies so our kids could experience a Jets game... the happy recipient this time was Fathi who has been at every Homework Club but one since the beginning of the year and read 19 books since September!
Find out more about the Dream Seats United Way Project and how you can help.

All Community Members invited

2011-11-24T16:53:00.000-08:00

To our partners, friends, and neighbours, you are invited to attend a short meeting regarding at change to WBYO's bylaws. Details below:

West Broadway Youth Outreach

Special Meeting of Members to consider a change of by-laws

All neighbourhood families, agency partners and
community members are welcome to attend.

Friday, December 2nd, NOON
2nd Floor Boardroom,
Crossways in Common, 222 Furby St.

203-222 Furby St., R3C 2A7 774-0451

wbyo@mts.net www.westbroadwayyouthoutreach.com

Date Announced - JUNE 3, 2012

2011-11-19T09:06:00.000-08:00

Runners mark your calendars, a date of June 3, 2012 - has been set for the WBYO 5ish Run Fundraiser!

We will be posting new information as it comes in, and sign up info of course.

At this time we would like to thank the Edward Carriere Salon for their incredible fundraising effort! Other businesses joined in, and they raised $21,000. for the organization. So very appreciated.

Any photos out there to post?

Global's Story about the event: View here

This comment is copied/pasted direct from their website to tell a bit more about the event:

"Great work everybody! We raised over $20,000 for the West Broadway Youth Outreach program! This is one of our most successful fund raisers ever. Thank you to all of our amazing clients and everyone who came out and participated in this years event. Thank you to Constance Popp Chocolates, Wasabi, Carbone Coal Fired Pizza, Deseo, Baked Expectations, Pizzeria Gusto, The Grove, Kat Willson Photography and to Kiehl's Canada, Redken 5th Avenue NYC, Goldwell, Diptyque,Yonka, FACE Stockholm, Annick Goutal Bernard Callebaut, Universal Music and Global Television, you are all awesome. And of course big thanks to the crew at the West Broadway Youth Outreach Program that work so hard to give the kids of West Broadway the chance they deserve to enjoy life and all it has to offer."

Edward Carriere Fundraiser for WBYO

2011-10-12T18:14:00.000-07:00

November 11th Fund Raiser

Facebook Details

It's time once again for the Edward Carriere November 11th fund raising event. This year we are excited to be raising money for the West Broadway Youth Outreach. All money from services at the salon on November 11th will be donated to this most deserving organization. We will be doing cuts and blowdrys, manicures, pedicures and waxing.
Don't panic if you aren't available that day. we will also be collecting personal pledges between now and then and we will also have a raffle, featuring prizes from our favourite vendors.
Call to book your appointment today!

www.edwardcarriere.com

Piano Teacher Needed!

2011-10-04T06:47:00.000-07:00

Update - A piano teacher has been found! Thank you!"

For other volunteer questions:
We are in the Crossways Building at 203-222 Furby St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2A7
Please phone and talk to Ken, Emma, or one of the other staff members. (204) 774-0451 or if you prefer email us .
Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for Regular Programming!

2011-09-20T07:38:00.000-07:00

West Broadway Youth Outreach is looking for more Volunteers!

If you are interested, please contact us soon as possible.
We are holding a
Volunteer Orientation Session
Sept. 27th from 5:30-6:30 at Crossways

We are in the Crossways Building
203-222 Furby St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2A7
Call us (204) 774-0451 or
email us

Looking forward to an exciting fall season!

Fall Program Starts Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011

2011-09-02T14:32:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Here is the calendar of upcoming events, please check out the website for more information
- Official WBYO Website Click on calendar to enlarge.

A Success!

2011-06-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

The June 2011 5ish Fun Run was very successful, with over 200 participants, 50 volunteers, and over $5000 raised! We hope to do this again in June 2012. Please check back for details in early 2012.

Thank you, Thank you!!

2011-06-05T15:16:00.000-07:00

To all the runners and volunteers and staff of West Broadway Youth Outreach, the premiere 5ish Fun Run was a big success!

Kate, the Run Director and a volunteer at the finish line

I've posted some photos on facebook, they didn't all make it into the albums yet but I can put some more up at the end of the week. I'm hoping some of the other photographers will post also!

Here are the facebook links: https://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Broadway-5ish-Fun-Run/181074841930816#!/pages/West-Broadway-5ish-Fun-Run/181074841930816?sk=wall&filter=2

We'll be posting more photos in the next few days, check here or our facebook page to see.

You can still register or sign up for 5ish Fun Run

2011-06-03T11:46:00.000-07:00

Our Online registration has ended... but you can still register by visiting WBYO at 222 Furby St. today until 3 or Running Room at Grant and Kenaston Saturday from 11am-3pm or even easier, just come to Mulvey School Sunday morning and register before the event. We'll be open at 9am and ready to go.


Emily Kesselman preparing for the Sunday event!

After the run, there will be a free BBQ, massages and a huge sense of acomplishment. Come out and have a great day of exercise and fun! Donating and running are good for your health! In lieu of registering and running, you can make a donation to WBYO, or sponsor the event by visiting us at 203-22 Furby, calling Ken or Emma at 774-0451, or emailing us at wbyo@mts.net. For more information, please visit WBYO's website http://www.westbroadwayyouthoutreach.com/. Hope to see you there!!!

We've got a really great group of runners and walkers coming out and some prizes too! Big thanks to True North Centre (no we did not get NHL season tickets), Edward Carrier, Sweet Impressions and of course the Running Room. See you Sunday!!

(copied from Kate's dispatches on our facebook page!)

Getting closer....

2011-06-01T17:58:00.000-07:00

Just a few days left, if you haven't signed up this is a good time to do it!
The weekend weather should be ideal, a beautiful sunny 21 degree forecast.
There will be some great food and entertainment after the run as well.

If you want to sign up for the run on Sunday morning you will still be able to,
but after Thursday we cannot guarantee a tshirt for participants.

Looking forward to a great event!

T-Shirt Sponsor!

2011-05-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Sussex Realty who have come on board as the T-shirt Sponsor for the 5ish Fun Run!
Right now more & more runners are signing up and volunteers are getting organized, only 10 days left to Run Day.

Volunteers Needed!

2011-05-20T06:19:00.000-07:00

We are needing more volunteers to help out with the 5ish Fun Run. If you are able to help out, please call Emma at the West Broadway Youth Outreach office, many fun opportunities!
(204) 774-0451 or email

Over 60 Young Runners & New Sponsors

2011-05-13T14:19:00.000-07:00

I hear we now have 60 kids in run club and numbers are still growing! The running shoes that have been donated are being put to very good use.

More good news, we have Landau Ford Lincoln and M. R. Lopes Investments Inc. signed on as Route Marker Sponsors, and Into the Music has just given a sponsorship gift to the Run. Thank you!

Shaw TV tapes Runners Club!

2011-04-28T18:49:00.000-07:00

Introducing the Fun Run Club for any kids who want to train for the 5ish- every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Mulvey School field- all welcome (5:30-5:45 warm up and stretch, 5:45-6:15 run, 6:15-6:30 cool down and snack).

Please join us!

The Runners Club was very pleased to have special guests from Shaw Tv, Reporter Meera Bahadoosingh and Videographer Melyssa Ward visited on April 28, for a story that will be televised later in May 2011.

Easter Rabbit & Pledge Form

2011-04-28T10:59:00.000-07:00

Easter Rabbit sighting! It doesn't have much to do with the 5ish Fun Run but this little guy has a high cuteness factor and rabbits are known to run fast.
You can see the rabbit's fine running style as it bolts away from me.

I have put up an electronic Pledge Form PDF on our official West Broadway website, on the right hand column. Runners can gather pledges from friends and family, and they will receive charitable donation tax receipts for amounts over $25.
We would also like to encourage those who can't run for various reasons, (away for the Run weekend or because of health issues) to Sponsor a West Broadway Youth Outreach Kid!
Please either call WBYO at 774-0451 or email westbroadway5ish@gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring a child to run for you.

And finally, I will go out on a limb and say that we will be guaranteed better weather than what you see in my last photo, snapped along our route just a few short weeks ago.

Happy Running! My program is not going as well as Norm's, I realized that I hurt my feet wearing some bad runners and was advised to wear better shoes. Also, I had to get somewhere fast and ran in my sandals, so maybe that is the real problem. Don't run in sandals unless its an emergency!

Silly Rabbit, Kicks are for Kids!

2011-04-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

Another tremendously successful week has gone by, bringing us seven days, three exhausting runs, five pounds and one chip binge closer to the 5ish! This week WBYO received a barrage of positive media attention. Between CTV, Hot103 and CJOB, I think the only question we didn’t publicly answer was “How could Kate and her team possibly be more awesome?”

Inspired by this week’s diligent outreach, magnanimous sponsorship and shameless self-promotion (for a great cause!), I decided that I would try and contact another high profile celebrity about the 5ish – the Easter Bunny…

Dear Mr. Bunny,

It is my great privilege to engage your munificence on this most exceptional day. I absolutely love your…work, and… well… ok, so I’m not really sure exactly what you do, but my daughter loves you! Her teeth look just like yours. Anyway, I am writing to you today to enlist your support and encourage your participation in the West Broadway Youth Outreach 5ish Fun Run! But before appealing to your generous side, I thought you might appreciate a tiny taste of what WBYO is and what it does in the community. Here’s a little something to nibble on…

West Broadway Youth Outreach Inc. is a unique and invaluable recreational and life skills program in the West Broadway Neighborhood. Driven tirelessly by their vision and mandate to provide positive role models and dedicated local leadership, the staff at WBYO is uncompromising in their commitment to ensure that children in the community have the opportunity to have their basic social, emotional, educational and recreational needs met. By creating an inviting and safe environment centered on positivity, individuality, respect, accountability, and just the right amount of silliness, WBYO is uniquely equipped to cultivate and empower the future leaders of West Broadway to achieve their full potential. Their unfailingly outstretched hands emphatically convey their conviction that, “a child’s potential ends…just beyond infinity.”

Having walked (and danced, and maybe skipped…) in the well-worn shoes of the children of West Broadway, I can no less than implore the fuzziness of your presence at the 5ish. Besides, I’ve been training hard and could use the competition! And don’t think that you can just get by on natural ability – we all know what happened to your cousin, the hare. So come out, sign up, donate some Kicks for Kids, and spread the word while you’re out and about this Easter!

P.S. …Could you set some cream eggs aside for me? My diet ends June 5^th….

Hey, if the Easter Bunny can register, so can you – so Hop to it! Today’s weight: 201.5; Goal: still 195... 5 more pounds down!

Happy Easter everyone!

NORM

Kicks for Kids!

2011-04-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

Norm and Wendy already told you how exciting this week has been for WBYO and the 5ish.
Here are some details on the Kicks for Kids shoe drive we 'kicked' off this week...

Unfortunately, not all children have an extra pair of running shoes they can run and play in outside. Many children in our city have just one pair of shoes that have to be kept at their school for indoor gym classes.

WBYO wants to give all children who come to the program the opportunity to participate in The 5ish and run alongside Winnipeggers coming together to make a difference. That’s why WBYO is asking Winnipeggers to hunt through their closets this spring for children’s running shoes that no longer fit, but can still be worn by another child. The 5ish Kicks for Kids campaign will help ensure all children have the chance to run The 5ish and keep running all summer long.

Drop Off Used Running Shoes at:
• Any Running Room location during business hours
• WBYO office at 203-222 Furby Street Monday, Thursday or Friday 1pm-5pm

If a business or organization would like to hold their own 5ish Kicks for Kids shoe drive, WBYO would be happy to pick up the shoes once they have been collected at the workplace.

Thanks to CTV and CJOB for helping us spread the word about Kicks for Kids, and a huge thank you to Hot 103, who committed to donating 103 pairs of shoes to WBYO kids to run in the 5ish!

Announcing the 5ish Kicks for Kids campaign

2011-04-13T20:04:00.000-07:00

Announcing the 5ish Kicks for Kids campaign! Donate new or gently used kids' running shoes so all kids can run in the 5ish and keep running all summer long! Drop-off shoes at any Running Room location or start a shoe drive at your workplace. Call West Broadway Youth Outreach at 774-0451 and we'll come pick them up!

5ish Feats!

2011-04-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.

- Vincent Van Gogh

This week was a fantastic feast of fun feats for West Broadway Youth Outreach, full of small but significant, simple but spectacular successes! From the kids’ athletic achievements and radiant representation of WBYO in Kenora, to the highly commendable collective contributions of our community at large, the past 7 days have been a terrific triumph for the West Broadway Neighborhood.

As a proud West Broadway-er (...West Broadwaiin..?), I can spiritedly say that in West Broadway, when one child, family or organization succeeds, we all succeed! I think that explains why I have this feverish feeling - I can feel the momentum mounting. The cumulative effect of each of our individual efforts is building – and it’s contagious.

So, without further ado, I am particularly pleased to present to you my celebratory tribute to the wonderful week that was in West Broadway!

I lost 6 more pounds!! (…and could hardly believe it!) Today’s weight: 206.5. Goal: still 195.

The West Broadway contingent of the Sherbrook Sharks swimming team was stupendous at their first out-of-province swim meet in Kenora. Congratuations to everyone who participated!

The kickoff of the amazing Kicks for Kids program!! Donate your child’s used running shoes, and give another child the chance to run! Call WBYO to donate.

Ken – for actually lasting longer than a week in his yearly “I’m going to get in shape” routine.

Kate Fenske!! (too many reasons to list)

Wendy B (See Wendy’s post)

Councillor Jenny Gerbasi (also see Wendy’s post). Thank you, thank you!!

Me (again) - for cutting my run time down to 34 minutes! Not that impressive, I know… but pretty good for me! Also…

J-Lo and Pitbull – for getting me through the hardest stretch of my run (Telfer to Raglan just does nothing for me… doesn’t even really sound nice…) Also…

I passed my Gynecology exam! Not really 5ish related… but if you survived Gyne you would post it too.

On Thursday, the Dominators and the Crazy Frogs won the 19^th annual WBYO Floor Hockey/Basketball tournament! Congratulations to them and to all 7 teams that competed hard (…and to the Super Lazies… who had great hair).

Also this week, the organization of the WBYO run club! They will be meeting 5:45 – 6:30 pm every Thursday (beginning next Thursday) at Mulvey School. Spread the word!

To anyone who has registered or donated generously this week – you are the real success story of this run.

This. (...random...but still awesome!)

And last but not least, my daughter, for actually smiling in a picture instead of just trying to eat the camera.

Don’t forget to register soon for the 5ish! And for all my fellow 5ers training hard, give yourself a virtual pat on the back (or high five if you can’t reach) and post your successes in the comments below!

NORM

Start Running/Walking

2011-04-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

Its sunny today and I've got some time this morning to start to practice running. First thing I'm doing is going to research on the internet a bit. For those who have run for years this may seem strange that I don't know the basics, but you have to start somewhere.

So I'm taking this from the classic site "About" http://running.about.com/od/getstartedwithrunning/ht/getstarted.htm%20

Try to ignore the annoying flashing signs, I think they have some good basic info.

So first we are supposed to get medical clearance and make sure we have good running shoes so we don't hurt our feet and knees.

After that, (this is copied from their site)

Before you start your workouts, make sure you warm up properly by walking for 5-10 minutes. You should always end your workout with a cooldown.
Week one: Walk for 6 minutes, then jog at an easy pace for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times. Aim for three sessions with that same sequence for week one.

I think this is pretty manageable and will remember to wear a watch.

Later.. I did the walk/run thing and even that bit of exercise made me feel really good and charged up with energy. Three times in one week is pretty manageable.
I did part of the 5ish route and though Omands Creek has a bit of a problem with water at the moment, there is an easy path around it.

Norm, if you are reading this, how is your program going so far?

Kate just emailed some news around, Councillor Jenny Gerbasi has just donated $500. to help support the run, thank you!

More news coming soon.

Catching the Fever!!

2011-04-05T18:36:00.000-07:00

Having worked in hospitals, child care centers, personal care homes AND worst of all, having my own 10 month old, let me qualify this entry by humbly declaring myself an expert on contagious conditions.

I feel it my moral obligation, as such, to warn all those innocent eyes beholding this post – WBYO is fertile soil for all sorts of fevers. Consider yourself warned. Dancing Fever, Homework Fever, Hay (ride) Fever, to name a few - not to mention the bookworms and wet willies crawling all over the place. Anyway… not that I’m resentful or anything, but I JUST got over my 6 months of Bieber Fever (that was nasty… ask my iPod), and now I’ve come down with this…

5ish Fever.

There’s no other explanation for it. My notoriously sluggish motivation, especially the part involved in initiating physical activity, is not particularly prone to heaving itself beyond it’s comfortable boundaries without some sort of glazed or chocolate-covered reward… And yet I find myself… well, feverishly excited that today is the beginning of my two-month training program.

5^th to the 5^th. That’s my 5ish regime. Two months to get in shape and do the 5ish in under 30 minutes. What’s wrong with me? Something in the reward center of my hypothalamus has been attacked. And I’m blaming WBYO. Jogging at 7 in the morning in early April!? Seriously?

Well, seriously. I’m so excited for the 5ish.

Not only do I hope to get in shape and maybe lose a few pounds (20, if you must know…), but I couldn’t possibly think of a better cause or reason to do so. Anyone who has experienced first hand the dedication, passion and inspiration that define WBYO and that daily touch the outstretched hands of thousands of children like myself, will know what this run really means. Those of us who grew up in West Broadway will also understand that beginning our jog on the storied and endearing grounds of Mulvey school, and journeying against the river though neighborhoods of progressive prominence and renownedness, only to return tired and sweaty, but triumphant, to the humble grounds we began on – means so much more than simply travelling 5.5 km for a good cause.

See? I’m not usually this sentimental… But what can I say? I’ve got the fever!! And if I have it, then I might as well spread it!! So turn your internal disposition switches to "charitable", pull up your puddle-soaked socks, load up your Justin Bieber playlist, and get running!! Two months left!!

And if you’re keeping track, Today’s weight: 212.5 lbs. Goal: 195. I already lost 2 and half pounds! Go Fever Go!

NORM

5ish Fun Run Poster!

2011-04-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

Just received this beautiful poster created by Darcy Hunter, DRCinc. Run Committee members will be putting these up in neighborhoods, Universities of Winnpeg and Manitoba, RRCC and workplaces all around Winnipeg.
We met last night to get together with all the committee members and do some more planning, there are some really fun ideas that are being developed, we'll post them as soon as they are confirmed.
Thanks to Kate Fenske, the Run Director, for her amazing planning in getting this event organized, so many details to figure out. We are still looking for sponsors for specific things such as distance markers, water stations and food and more. Also, Emma from WBYO is taking names for volunteers now, please see the Volunteer page for info.

5ish Run Registration Forms Printed and Ready!

2011-03-05T07:50:00.000-08:00

The 5ish registration brochures have arrived!
They look fantastic, pick one up from any Running Room location this weekend (or anytime after too)

If you'd like some copies to hand out to friends or leave at the office please email:

westbroadway5ish@gmail.com

To Register Online with the Running Room:

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=6342

Photo from West Broadway Youth Outreach Team Sports Night.

TONS of kids here.

Map of 5ish Fun Run created!

2011-02-11T11:35:00.000-08:00

Click on map to enlarge it

Launching the West Broadway 5ish Fun Run!

2011-02-04T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
We're announcing the West Broadway 5ish Fun Run!
Here is some information to start things off:

WEST BROADWAY 5ish FUN RUN
We’re calling it the 5ish as it’s not exactly 5km (and its memorable)

Purpose: Fundraiser for West Broadway Youth Outreach (WBYO)

Organization: WBYO is an after-school recreation program for children between the ages of 4 and 12
Date: June 5, 2011
Time: 9:30 am – event begins
         10:00 am – run/walk begins
         11:30 am – run/walk ends
           1:00 pm – event wraps-up at MulveySchool

Location: Start and Finish at Mulvey School field (rain location-gym)
Registration fee: $25 (includes t-shirt, water and food following run)

Route: The Run will be starting at Mulvey School and going west on Wolseley, crossing the Assiniboine River at Omand's Creek, and then heading east on Wellington Crescent, ending up at Mulvey School. (The Classic Wolseley Loop!)
Distance: 5.5 km approx.

We would like to invite interested participants to blog along with us, please put a comment in and I can set this up to include your posts.