Kids Fishing For A Cure Manitoba

Kids Fishing For A Cure Manitoba Kids Fishing For A Cure was founded in 1996 by local Selkirk Resident John Harbor. Bob Check and Jim Hyslop. Unfortunately John passed away in 2000.

John was a volunteer driver for CancerCare Manitoba and on these trips he noticed the many children battling cancer. John an avid fisherman, thought wouldn't it be wonderful to take these children out fishing and make it a fun day for them
John enlisted the help of local outfitters Wally Kostinuik. Together with the help of their families and friends the first Kids Fishing For a Cure derby wa

s held in the Selkirk Park. The derby was a huge success and it was their dream to make this an annual event. In 1999 a new executive was formed with the intent of carrying on to keep this dream alive. Various fundraisers are organized to raise money for the fishing derby, along with the help of sponsors and donations. We are very fortunate to have a great bunch of volunteers that work with the executive committee to put these events together. Derby day includes a pancake breakfast, boat operators taking participants out to fish on the Red river, followed by a lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and treats. We have face painting and visits from various mascots. There is a raffle and silent auction, then the presentation of trophies , medallions and the presentation of a bicycle to the overall derby winner. The Kids Fishing For a Cure derby is a fun packed day where kids can just be kids. Patients and their families enjoy this special day. Kids Fishing For A Cure is a non profit organization with net proceeds going to benefit Pediatric Cancer patients.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
06/10/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

06/10/2026

We are currently evaluating the situation at Selkirk Park following last nights storm, the park suffered alot of damage and has been closed for city staff to start the clean up process, In addition, we are closely watching river conditions.
We will continue to provide updates as they are available

06/08/2026

We are less then a week away!!!! Boat operators and families.... If you are unable to attend please contact us asap
Thanks

🌊 Help make a child’s day extra special 🎣Volunteer boaters are needed for the upcoming Kids Fishing for a Cure event on ...
05/26/2026

🌊 Help make a child’s day extra special 🎣

Volunteer boaters are needed for the upcoming Kids Fishing for a Cure event on Saturday, June 13.

The event gives families impacted by pediatric cancer a chance to spend a carefree day fishing, relaxing, and making memories together on the water.

Know someone with a boat who may want to help?

More information can be found on the CHVN website or app.

📸 Kids Fishing for a Cure Manitoba/Facebook

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05/19/2026

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Kids Fishing for a Cure organizers are urgently looking for volunteer boat operators ahead of this year’s annual fishing derby for families affected by pediatric cancer. The event is returning to Selkirk Park on Saturday, June 13, bringing pediatric cancer patients and their families together for ...

Boat Captains... Please take a few moments to head to our page and sign up
05/11/2026

Boat Captains... Please take a few moments to head to our page and sign up

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/11/2026

If your planing to attend this year please sign up asap so we have an idea on numbers

09/03/2025

On behalf of the Executive of the Kids Fishing For a Cure organization I would like to extend our thanks to all the companies and organizations that donated monies or goods and food to make the event another successful one. Without your support and the support of the boat operators, volunteers and others we could not do this for the Pediatric cancer patients and their families. The smiles on their faces that day is our reward for the work we put in to make it happen each year. We are already starting to work on next years event and look forward to your continuing support to enable us to continue doing this for the children because our motto has always been "It's All About The Kids".
So Thanks Again: Ralph Girling
President KFFAC

07/24/2025

Its Derby week!!!

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Selkirk, MB

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