Sleep in Heavenly Peace Event

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(This event occurred on July 23rd and is presented now as information only)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Dufresne Furniture & Appliances, in collaboration with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, are hosting the ninth annual Dream Day today, Wednesday, July 23 at Princess Auto Stadium.

The event aims to provide 40 local children in need with the gift of a better night's rest and will include a variety of activities designed to create lasting memories for the children in attendance.

Dream Day Highlights:

    Dream Kit: Each child will receive a personalized Blue Bombers jersey along with team merchandise.
    On-field Activities: Children will participate in fun activities with Blue Bombers players, mascots, and the Cheer & Dance team.
    Big Surprise: Every child will receive a new bed to take home.

"It's always amazing to see what's possible when organizations come together and align their values to support the community," said Christine Reimer, VP Marketing of Dufresne Furniture & Appliances. "The on-going partnership we have with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a testament to our shared purpose of making life better in our community. We know that these kids have every possibility in front of them and a healthy night's sleep is the fuel that helps them Dream Big and achieve their full potential."

"On behalf of the entire team at Sleep in Heavenly Peace Winnipeg, we are all truly honoured to be part of this incredible day once again," said Jim Thiessen, Chapter President at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. "Every child deserves a safe and comfortable place to sleep, and we're proud to partner with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Dufresne Furniture and Appliance – two organizations deeply committed to making that a reality."

Media are invited to attend on Wednesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. when the children will make their grand entrance onto the field in their new jerseys. Any media wishing to attend any portion of the event should contact the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

NOTE: The bed donation is a surprise for the children, so please be mindful not to mention this to the children or their families, and please do not mention it if you are doing any pre-coverage of the event.

About Dufresne Furniture & Appliances' Dream Big Program:

For the last decade, Dufresne Furniture & Appliances has been helping people dream big by donating new mattresses to those in need through its Dream Big program. To date, the Dream Big program has given over 1,150 mattresses to people in need in 12 communities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwestern Ontario. To learn more about the Dream Big program and how to request a mattress for someone in need, please visit: https://dufresne.ca/pages/dreambig.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Established in January 2020, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Winnipeg (SHP) is a non-profit charity made up of a group of volunteers dedicated to building and delivering handmade beds, new mattresses, and bedding to local children. SHP is committed to building a stronger community by partnering with Manitoban organizations to get children off the floor and create a sense of worth and dignity for families most in need. To learn more, visit: www.shpbeds.ca/chapter/mb-winnipeg/www.shpbeds.ca/chapter/mb-winnipeg/

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What a weird name for an organization servicing children, if I ran a euthanasia clinic I might pick that name!