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November 8, 2019 | Written by Katie Cares

Pictured: Kaitlyn Reimer – Nov 2011 at Coco Beach

Katie Cares/Katie’s Cottage is a non-profit organization.  The charity was founded by the late Kaitlyn Reimer.  Her wish and dream was to make a hospital stay as stress free as possible.  She wanted to give back to her community.  She started her own charity after she, herself, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 13.

Katie Cares has grown considerably since 2010.  The charity is busy, we give Beanie Babies to children at various  locations in local hospitals as well as the Katie Cares bags to children who are admitted into hospital care. We are in 4 hospitals providing a unique service.  These gifts provide children with a sense that someone has thought of them in a stressful time. Medical staff are thrilled to be able to give away these friendly, furry friends.  Tears are wiped away and smiles appear on children’s faces when they receive a bag or a Beanie Baby.  Magazines are delivered to Cancer Care at Boundary Trails for patients and care givers can read current reading material while waiting for treatments to be completed.  The charity also gives IPADs to sick children and blankets to those who are in care at the hospital.

Our biggest project is Katie’s Cottage.  The cottage provides a home away from home.  The cottage has rented 773 rooms and served over 600 guests, in 2019, who have needed a place to relax while their loved one is in hospital.   Some of these guest have come from across Canada, United States, Mexico, England and  Australia.  We also have guests who are residents from our local communities.  We provide a continental breakfast, a listening ear over a cup of coffee and fresh baking.

At this time of the year you may want to give a donation to an organization.  If you are looking to make a donation, please consider Katie Cares.  The money stays locally, helping those in their time of need. Donations can be made by sending a cheque to:

Katie Cares 255 13th St Winkler MB R6W 1S5

Cheques should be made pay able to Katie Cares. You can donate online at here or you may also drop off your donation at the cottage.  We accept Debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash and cheques.  If you have questions, please call Ruth to sit and visit and answer any and all of your questions or concerns.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the charity, without your past donations we could never have completed the dream of a 13 year old child.

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