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Dare to Dream Day a hit with kids

Superheroes and princesses mix and mingle with local youngsters to raise money for Indigenous teens.

THUNDER BAY – Children were challenged to dare to dream on Saturday – and met a few heroes along the way in support of a good cause.

Dare to Dream Day provided local youngsters an opportunity to meet and greet with the likes of Spiderman and Batman and dance to their heart’s delight with Disney princesses like Belle and Snow White.

Staged at the Victoria Inn, the event was also a fundraiser for the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation, helping older Indigenous Youth with education costs.

Foundation president Tana-Leigh Harty said it’s all about having fun while helping others realize their own dreams.

“We want children to come and meet their idols and just have a great day. But also we’re fundraising for a really good cause, which is the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation. We’re fundraising for youth in the region to be able to support their educational, recreational, cultural and leadership goals and opportunities,” Harty said.

The activities were endless, she added.

“There’s a photo booth where you can go all wild and crazy. We’re going to have a Disney dance party, makeup, crafts. You name it, we’re here to celebrate it and have fun,” Harty said.

Nine-year-old Mya Boucher, dressed up as Anna from Frozen, said Dare to Dream Day was pretty cool.

“I was impressed,” she said, asked what she thought when she first walked through the doors.

“I did not think the (princesses) would be there.”

She listed the gummy bears at the candy bar as her favourite memory of the day, but also took part in the arts and crafts and visited with her older brother, who also happens to work at the hotel.

What a great day, she said.

“We can do lots of fun things,” Mya said.

Kelsey Storozuk, also nine, loved it too.

“It’s a party,” she said.

Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation was formerly known as the Dilico Children’s Foundation.



Leith Dunick

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