Katie Cares/Katie's Cottage

10/22/2026

What an incredible community!

The 13th Annual Katie Cares Celebration of Life Fashion Show has raised $86,500 to date, and donations are still coming in!

With a record-breaking 656 tickets sold and both shows completely SOLD OUT, this year’s event was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for a meaningful cause.

Your generosity helps support Katie’s Cottage, a home away from home for families staying close to loved ones receiving medical care, and our Beanie Baby Program, bringing comfort to children during medical procedures and stressful healthcare experiences.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and supported this year’s show. Every contribution makes a difference and helps us continue Katie’s dream of caring for others.

From all of us at Katie Cares, thank you for being part of something so special!

For the full press release, please visit our website!

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10/22/2026

10/20/2026

A Little TLC Goes a Long Way!

Katie’s Cottage remains committed to keeping our home beautiful, clean, and well maintained for the families who stay with us. After 10 years of welcoming guests, some of our furnishings needed a little extra care.

Recently, three of our dining room tables received some much-needed TLC! Rather than purchasing new tables, we chose to have them refinished. This decision reflects our commitment to being good stewards of the donations entrusted to us and making the most of the resources we have. We are so pleased with the beautiful results!

A heartfelt thank you to Jerome Peters of Jerome Peters of Hollow Tree Custom Woodwork for the wonderful job restoring our tables. They look beautiful again, and we are grateful for your craftsmanship and care.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Winkler Community Foundation for selecting Katie Cares as a grant recipient. Your support helped make this project possible!

Every contribution, whether large or small, helps us maintain Katie’s Cottage as a welcoming home away from home for families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

We are truly grateful for the continued support of our community. Together, we are keeping Katie’s dream alive, one act of kindness at a time.

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10/13/2026

Children are so wonderfully creative, and at Katie Cares, we have experienced some truly special moments because of that creativity.

Sophia is one of those amazing children who used her creativity to make a difference for Katie Cares. With the help of her brother, Sophia made beautiful bookmarks, drew pictures, and colored them. Through her creativity and hard work, she raised $210.00, which she generously donated to Katie Cares.

This gift will be used to purchase Beanie Babies for children receiving medical care—bringing comfort, smiles, and a little bit of joy during what can be a difficult time.

Thank you, Sophia, for using your creativity and caring heart to help other children. And a special thank you to her dad and brother for supporting her along the way.
Sophia, you are a wonderful example of how one child can make a difference!

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10/08/2026

A New Katie Cares Fundraiser — and a Wonderful Surprise!

Katie Cares tried something new this year! We were incredibly grateful to receive a fabulous WestJet trip for two to anywhere WestJet flies, and we decided to turn it into a raffle.

We had 400 tickets available — and we sold every single one! What an amazing response from our community and supporters. The charity raised $8,000.
The winning ticket was drawn at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, during the Katie Cares Fashion Show.
And then came the sweetest surprise… the winner was Jan Rafnkelsson, who just happens to have been a guest at Katie’s Cottage! It was such a wonderful connection and made the raffle even more special for all of us at Katie Cares.

A heartfelt thank you to WestJet for donating this incredible trip, and congratulations to Jan and Eric! We are so grateful that you chose to support Katie Cares by taking a chance on our raffle.
We wish you safe and happy travels wherever your WestJet adventure takes you!

Thank you for helping Katie Cares continue to bring compassion, care and hope to families when they need it most.

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10/07/2026

SALE! SALE! SALE!

Looking for a Katie Cares T-shirt? Now’s the perfect time!

BUY 1, GET 1 FREE on ALL regular Katie Cares T-shirts!

Stock up for yourself or grab one for a friend — while supplies last!

Every purchase helps support Katie Cares and our programs for families in our community.

📍 Stop by Katie’s Cottage to get yours!

Don’t wait — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

10/06/2026

THANK YOU FROM KATIE CARES!

What an incredible Fashion Show! We want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Katie Cares Fashion Show one of our best yet!

Whether you were a guest, sponsor, donor, model, volunteer, committee member, or supporter, you played an important part in making this event so special. Your time, generosity, encouragement, and support mean more than we can put into words.

A very special THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to our amazing main sponsors. Your continued support allows Katie Cares to make a difference in the lives of families in our community.

From everyone on the Katie Cares Board of Directors — thank you! We truly could not have done it without each and every one of you.

Together, we continue to make Kaitlyn’s vision a reality.

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09/25/2026

Know Before You Go – Katie Cares Fashion Show ✨

We’re so excited to see you soon! Here are a few important reminders to make sure everyone has a great experience:

✅ Bring your ticket! – Your ticket stub enters you for a chance to win a door prize!
🚫 No signs, posters, or noisemakers – We want to make sure everyone can see and enjoy the show.
💵 Cash-only bar – ATM available on site
🙏 Be respectful – Our models are not professionals; they’re here to support a great cause and have fun. Let’s cheer them on with kindness!
🎉 Most importantly… Have FUN!

Thank you for helping us create a positive and memorable event for all!

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09/24/2026

GIVEAWAY!

We have some exciting news! Katie Cares has had two tickets donated back to us for the Evening Katie Cares Fashion Show!

One lucky winner will receive TWO (2) premium tickets to the Katie Cares 13th Annual Celebration of Life Fashion Show – Evening Show on September 26, 2026!

HOW TO ENTER:
1) Must be following Katie Cares on Instagram or Facebook.
2) Like & Share this post.
3) Tag a friend you’d love to bring with you!

That’s it! You’re entered for your chance to enjoy an incredible evening of fashion, music, fun, and supporting local families.

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED TODAY AT 3:00 PM!

Be sure to get your entries in before then!

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This giveaway is not associated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or administered by Instagram or Facebook.
No purchase necessary. Must be following Katie Cares to enter.

09/23/2026

The Katie Cares Board would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the tremendous support Katie Cares has received. We are so grateful for the encouragement, generosity, and heartfelt words that continue to surround Katie Cares and the work we do.
We are excited for the upcoming Katie Cares event this Saturday!
We have had many people ask, “If I didn’t get a ticket, how can I still support Katie Cares?”
There are several ways you can stay connected and support the work of Katie Cares:
Visit our website at katiecares.ca and stay connected with us.
We have approximately 50 WestJet tickets available as part of our fundraising efforts. Call the cottage at 204-312-8445 to purchase tickets or visit Katie’s Cottage. The tickets are available until Friday September 25 4:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00.
Visit Grunthal Auction Service to participate in our online auction.
Follow us on Facebook at Katie Cares or Katie’s Cottage for updates, stories, and ways to support us.
Every act of support makes a difference. Whether you attend our event, participate in our auction, follow along online, or simply share our story with someone else, we are incredibly grateful.
Thank you for believing in Katie’s dream and for helping us continue to carry it forward.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Katie Cares Board
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