The KeepSmiling
Alliance promotes emotional encouragement and
hope for individuals living with a life threatening
illness. It is our belief that a simple smile lifts
the spirit, touches the heart and nourishes the soul.
We are a non-profit, non-denominational organization
whose efforts are supported by community volunteers
who fundraise throughout the year.
In December 2002, the owner of The Framing Edge founded
a charitable organization called the "KeepSmiling
Alliance". It was created to help bring
smiles to the faces of patients who are ill and in
the hospital for treatment over the holiday seasons.
Hi, My name is Buttercup. I'm
a soft plush toy and the Mascot for the KeepSmiling Alliance.
My friends at The KeepSmiling Alliance thought you might
need a little cheering up, so I have the honour of being
picked to be your new best friend.
You see I'm here
just for you; no one else, just you.
I'm the happiest hippo in town. If you need
a hug, give me a squeeze.
If you are feeling a little lonely and need someone to
talk to, go ahead I can keep a secret.
But the best thing about me, is you. So
no matter what, you keep smiling! It feels so good
to smile, and best of all, I'll be smiling right here
with you.
If you know someone who needs a little friend
to smile with, just contact my friends at the Keepsmiling
Alliance. We'll see if you can send them a smile!
We may not always be able
to heal someone’s body, but we should not stop trying
to touch their hearts.
Please
completethis
formto have a stuffed hippo
(Buttercup) sent to someone you know with a life threatening
illness and share a smile.
Help us spread the
smiles The Gift of Laughter The KeepSmiling Alliance Bracelet Dream, Hope, Believe
Together we can make a difference.
It can be yours for $9.99 CAD
You can purchase it at our store in Mississauga or contact
us and we can have it shipped to you.
Smiling is infectious,
You catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner,
and someone saw my grin,
When he smiled I realized,
I'd passed it on to him.
I thought about that smile,
Then I realized its worth,
A single smile just like mine,
Could travel round the earth.
So if you feel a smile begin,
Don't leave it undetected -
Let's start an epidemic quick
And get the world infected!
If you have an inspirational poem, story or photograph
that you would like to share,
please email it to The
Framing Edge. You never know; it may show up on our
website.
A smile costs nothing
but gives so much.
Please help us to continue to spread smiles.
Donate by Phone:
Call us at 905-828-1410 and we will assist you with the
process and answer any questions you may have about your
contribution.
Donate by Mail:
Please make cheques payable to: KeepSmiling
Alliance
Mail to: KeepSmiling Alliance
c\o The Framing Edge
4099 Erin Mills Parkway
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 3P9
Donate in Person:
Visit The Framing Edge Store to make your donation in
person.
In Memory:
Make a donation in memory of a family member, friend or
colleague, and the KeepSmiling Alliance will send a card
on your behalf, acknowledging your thoughtful donation.
KeepSmiling Wrappers put
smiles on the faces of patients at William Osler Health
Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
in Seaforth, Ontario and Emergency Services at Credit
Valley Hospital Mississauga, Ontario.
Thank you for all of your
support. Without all of your help, this would not be possible.
Christmas Day 2008
KeepSmiling Alliance Christmas
Well Wishers of Seaforth, Ontario
KeepSmiling Alliance Christmas
Well Wishers of Huronlea Home for the Aged Brussels, Ontario
Congratulations to Gary Kapsa of
Mississauga, Ontario.
Gary won the first prize: Framed "Henderson
Scores for Canada" by Daniel Parry.
Congratulations to Barbara McDonald
of Mississauga, Ontario.
Barbara won the second prize; framed Steve Yzerman
Photograph and Bobblehead.
Congratulations to
Sandy Violo of Mississauga, Ontario
Sandy won the third prize: Buttercup
the Hippo.
All proceeds from the sale of the raffle
tickets went to the Keepsmiling Alliance.
Thanks for your support!
"Smiles are contagious – so help us pass them
on!"
The KeepSmiling
Alliance is a proud supporter of the Christopher Reeve
Foundation.
"Christopher [and Dana] Reeve redefined
courage and hope. [They] believed that to overcome any
adversity in your life, no matter how challenging, you
need to Go Forward each day with strength, determination
and compassion."
To read Dana and Christopher Reeve's life
story you would think you are reading a novel, but instead
you are reading about the inspiring life journey of two
people. Their legacy has inspired me to "go forward".
No matter what anything can be achieved if you continue
to "Go Forward".
Please
- "Buy the Tag to pay tribute to The Reeve’s
incredible vision and legacy and to challenge yourself
and those around you to achieve your own personal greatness
– one day at a time. Wear the tag. Tell a friend.
Spread the work. Go Forward".
Look Who's Been
Tagged?
Debbie Martin, Brenda Broadfoot and Buttercup
December 2006
Valentine's Day
Wrappers 2008
We put smiles on the faces of the residents at Huronview,
Clinton Ontario
Thank you once again for all your support.
Keep Smiling!
Christmas
2007
KeepSmiling Alliance Christmas Well Wishers of Seaforth
Ontario
The KeepSmiling Alliance would like to
THANK the smiling Seaforth residents who took the time
on Christmas Day to help us spread smiles by delivering
Hippos to the patients at the Huron Perth Healthcare Hospital
in Seaforth Ontario.
Christmas
Wrappers 2007
Christmas 2007 was a great year for smiles.
We put smiles on the faces of patients at William Osler
Health Centre in Brampton Ontario
and Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance in Seaforth Ontario.
Thank you for all your support.
Keep smiling!
Christmas
2004 was a wonderful success!! We raised over a $1,000.00 for the Alliance which
helps us with our goal of continuing to keep people smiling
while in the hospital during the holidays. We put smiles
on the faces of patients at William Osler Health Centre
in Brampton Ontario and Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
in Seaforth Ontario.
