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MINDS BLOWN! BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA AND FUNDKY GO INTO “CREATIVE MODE” TO HOST CANADA’S FIRST-EVER CHARITY STREAM
Montreal, February 26, 2021 — A whole new breed of fundraiser made its debut on Saturday, when Breakfast Club of Canada connected virtually with the community as part of a unique online charity event. Canadian platform fundky.live gave audiences the chance to tune into live game action and even have a real-time impact on how things played out on screen. For every donation, spectators received points they could redeem to introduce specific items or monsters into the game. This is the first time this kind of fundraiser has ever been held in Canada.
For the occasion, gamer MsSekky settled in for a 12-hour Minecraft marathon to benefit Breakfast Club of Canada. Spectators could either sit back and watch the adventure unfold or actually get involved by making a donation. In exchange for their contribution, they could influence what happened in the game, for example by purchasing a sword for MsSekky or sending in zombies to keep her on her toes. The initial fundraising target of feeding one child for one year was reached only an hour into the event.
“I had such a great time. Twelve hours of gaming may seem like a lot to some people, but when you’re in it and you have no idea what’s coming next, it just flies by,” said MsSekky. “What I really love is that everyone got into the experience. People who had never played Minecraft in their life were sending me zombies. I would definitely do it all over again.”
The ultimate goal was to raise enough money to feed as many children in Canada as possible, based on the fact that it costs $495 per child per year to run a breakfast program. All proceeds went straight to the Club, and a charitable receipt was automatically issued to donors.
“I decided to do this for the Club because I believe in the importance of education. When children start their school day on a full stomach, there’s a better chance they’ll do well, and that’s amazing,” said MsSekky. “I used to go to a program like that myself back in elementary school. I remember really enjoying it. I have some wonderful memories of those times, so I’d like to make sure that children today can have that same experience in their life.”
To watch a replay of the event: https://fundky.live/en/stream/260/the-fuffle-squad-brickfest.
Initial goal: $495
Total raised: $2,519
All to help Breakfast Club of Canada.
About Breakfast Club of Canada
Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance, the Club provides much more than breakfast: its approach is based on commitment, self-esteem and capacity development using an optimal formula adapted to local needs. Breakfast Club of Canada helps feed more than 257,000 children and youth in 1,887 schools across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About MsSekky
MsSekky is a Canadian gamer in the Twitch community. She chose to give to Breakfast Club of Canada because she herself received support from a breakfast program when she was younger. She is committed to doing her part to give back. https://www.twitch.tv/mssekky
About Fundky LIVE
Fundky.live is the first Canadian platform for online live fundraising (charity streams). Fundky.live makes it possible to live-stream content from YouTube, Twitch and Zoom while collecting donations online in real time. Fundky offers virtual auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, third-party campaigns, ticket sales and other fundraising products via a single, interconnected suite, enabling a seamless experience for charitable organizations and donors. Fundky is a product of ODE Technologies Inc. Learn more at fundky.com or follow Fundky on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
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For more information and interview requests:
Nathalie Rochette
Communications Director
Breakfast Club of Canada
nathalie.rochette@breakfastclubcanada.org
514-404-5660
Jade Bourdages
Managing Director
ODE Technologies – Fundky
jade.bourdages@odetechnologies.com
514-294-6166
Game: Find the Missing Ingredient
We’ve prepared a little something fun for your kids – a maze to find the secret ingredient in a favourite recipe of ours. Click on the thumbnail to download the activity sheet.
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Today, 1 in 3 children in Canada is at risk to start school on an empty stomach. That’s 2 million kids in all. You can help us change this statistic with your donation.
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Game: I Spy at Home
Weather too icky to go outdoors? Well, we have an indoor adventure just waiting for you! Here’s a list of objects to hunt for in your home. Do you have what it takes to be a champion detective?
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Breakfast Club of Canada feed more than 280,000 children every morning. Even so, 2 million students across the country start their day on an empty stomach. You can help change that.
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Game: Spot 8 Differences
These two pictures are identical. Or are they? If you look hard enough, you’ll see there are actually 8 things in the picture at the bottom that aren’t the same as in the one up top. Try to find them all!
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Unlike these two pals, lots of kids don’t get a healthy breakfast in the morning. Every donation to Breakfast Club of Canada makes a difference in helping them get ahead in school — and in life!
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Valentine’s Day Cards
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to let people know how important they are to you. Check out our Valentine’s Day cards that you can cut out, colour, personalize and send to a friend, someone in your family or a teacher.
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2 million children across Canada go to school hungry. You can help change that.
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DRAW YOUR FAVOURITE BREAKFAST!
What do you like to eat in the morning? A bowl of cereal? Yogurt and fruit? Toast with jam? Fill up this empty plate and hang your finished drawing up on your refrigerator!
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Too many children don’t start their day with a healthy meal. Your donation to Breakfast Club of Canada will help them realize their potential and give them a fair chance at getting ahead in school and in life. Thank you!
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