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Mamingwey Burn Society Inc.
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Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for burn survivors, family members, friends and caregivers to share their stories. 🦋

Based in Winnipeg, MB.
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Happy New Year! If you’ve made a resolution to exercise, get healthy, run, etc, we would love to be a part of it!

The Go for the Burn Run helps Mamingwey support burn survivors and their families. Registration is open with early bird prices.

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#running #winnipeg
December 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Our wonderful community, we are thinking of you today.
Those of you who celebrate, merry Christmas.
If today is a tough day for you, we are holding space for you.
If you don't celebrate, have a great day.
If you celebrate(d) another holiday, we hope it's happy.
White background A wreath with green holly and red butterflies In the centre text: Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate Under the wreath text: from all of us at Mamingwey Burn Society
December 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Registration for the Go for the Burn Run is now open with early bird prices. Saturday April 25, 2026
9:00am at Assiniboine Park, followed by warm breakfast
Register now: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
It’s always a really great time and we hope to see you there!
White background. Top right: a black stick figure wearing a scarf is shivering and looking sad. To its left, text: Blizzard got you down? Bottom left: a colourful drawing of a cheery person with long braids is holding a flower and running. To its right text: Look ahead to brighter days! Bottom text: Get early bird pricing on your Go for the Burn Run registration. Saturday, April 26, 2026 at Assiniboine Park 10K (timed), 5K (timed), and 3K walk/youth run
December 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Registration for the Go for the Burn Run is now open with early bird prices. Register for yourself. Get a registration for a friend. Heck get a 10k registration for your annoying coworker so they’re too busy training to send you meeting invites.

Register now: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
Top row Text: A Guide to Holiday Gift Giving by Mamingwey Burn Society Upper Left: a graphic on a green background containing the text “a donation has been made in your name to the human fund. Money for people.” Beside it, text: Annoys your coworkers (red checkmark), fun for everyone (red X), benefits people (red X) Lower left: The Go for the Burn Run logo with a red stamp reading “Registered” on top of it. To the right, text: Improves health (green checkmark), comes with free breakfast (green checkmark), benefits people (green checkmark)
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Go for the Burn Run registrations are now open!
Saturday April 25, 2026
9:00am at Assiniboine Park, followed by warm breakfast
10K, 5K, and 3K walk/youth run

Early bird pricing until January 30th.

Thank you to our new sponsor City Park Runners!

Register now: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Go for the Burn Run registrations open Monday!
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November 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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We’re doing another 50/50 raffle! Pot is currently at $2180, with the winner taking home $1090.

Tickets are on sale now and close at 4:00pm on November 20th, just on time for Black Friday!

Get your tickets today! www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mamin...
Blue-black background. Yellow arch with American money on the sides. On each side of the arch, stacks of nondescript gold coins. Centre, the Mamingwey Burn Society logo. Text: One week left! You could WIN $1090 (or more) in our 50/50 fundraiser! Tickets start at $10 each.
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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It's conference day! Our volunteers are hard at work getting everything set up to welcome our amazing friends.
A conference room with 2 banquet tables along the wall. One table has T-shirts laying on it, the other displays photos.
October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We’re doing another 50/50 raffle! Tickets are on sale now and close at 4:00pm on November 20th. Who couldn’t use a bit of extra cash for December?

Get your tickets today! www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mamin...

#Winnipeg #burnsurvivor #winmoney #raffle #Manitoba #fundraiser
Forest green background. Yellow arch with American money on the sides. On each side of the arch, stacks of nondescript gold coins. Top centre, the Mamingwey Burn Society logo. Text: Money!!!! Now that we have your attention Mamingwey is holding another 50/50 raffle. We are raising funds for our Thomas W. and Ellora M. Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship supports post-secondary education for people who are affected by a burn injury. Our goal is to reach $2500. Tickets start at $10
October 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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We have an incredible program lined up for our quickly-approaching burn survivor conference! It's not too late to get registered to join us. www.mamingweyburnsocietyconference.ca/event-detail...

#Winnipeg #BurnSurvivor
Mamingwey Burn Society logo Text: MAMINGWEY BURN SURVIVOR CONFERENCE 2025 THE LIFE YOU WANT, THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE October 24 and 25, 2025 CanadInns Polo Park, Winnipeg Manitoba Below a row of yellow butterfly drawings Text: Oct 24th Program 12:00 PM - Registration Opens 1:15 PM - Opening Remarks 1:30 PM - Keynote Speaker: Ben Harms: “Finding Strength: When Life Knocks You off Your Feet” 2:30 PM - Leslie Kostycz: “Financial First Aid: Tips for Life After Injury” 3:15 PM - BREAK 3:30 PM - Dr. Sarvesh Logsetty: “Empowering Choices for Scar Care: What You Need to Know” 4:30 PM - Sharing circle 5:30 PM - Wrap up 7:00 PM - Hospitality Suite Mamingwey Burn Society logo Text: MAMINGWEY BURN SURVIVOR CONFERENCE 2025 THE LIFE YOU WANT, THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE October 24 and 25, 2025 CanadInns Polo Park, Winnipeg Manitoba Below a row of yellow butterfly drawings Text: Oct 24th Program 8:30 AM - Registration and Welcome Breakfast 9:00 AM - Opening Remarks 9:15 AM - Keynote Speaker: Ben Harms: “Embracing The Journey: Life After Burns” 10:15 AM - BREAK 10:35 AM - Ryan Anderson, Life Coach: Title TBD 11:35 AM - Dan and Nasia: Video Presentation 11:45 AM - Group Photo 12:00 PM - Lunch 1:00 PM - Panel 2:00 PM - Dr. Maxime Holmqvist and Dr. Anne Tseu: “Sleep” 3:00 PM - BREAK 3:15 PM - Sharing circle 4:30 PM - Wrap up 5:30 PM - Cash Bar 6:00 PM - Dinner 7:00 PM - Entertainment: Quiz Masters
October 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Our friends at the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) are conducting a survey on the impact of dermatological conditions on mental health.

If you have a dermatological condition or are a caregiver to someone who does, please make your voice heard!

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PAN-CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY Share your experience of the impact of dermatological conditions on mental health. Take our 10-minute survey today and you could win 1 of 4 $50 gift cards for a retailer of your choice. Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/v9brxLUs0S WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To the left, a red square with the words Canadian Skin Care Patient Alliance (CSPA) Pan-Canadian Mental Health Survey - English. In the middle, a QR code.
September 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Thank you Rexall Care Network for supporting our annual burn survivor conference. You're making a difference in the lives of burn survivors, their families and friends, health care professionals and firefighters.

Registration is open!

www.mamingweyburnsocietyconference.ca/event-detail...
Top half, a group photo of smiling people holding a giant cheque. Bottom half text on a green background: Thank you! Rexall Care Network for supporting the Mamingwey Burn Society 2025 Conference! Because healing and growth happen together! Burn survivors, their families and friends, health care professionals and firefighters are all welcome to join us in Winnipeg for a 2‑day experience that will leave you inspired, supported, and stronger than ever.
September 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Our annual burn survivor conference is coming up quickly! This year’s theme is “The life you want, the strength you have”.

Featuring keynote speaker Ben Harms.

October 24-25 at CanadInns Polo Park.

Register today: www.mamingweyburnsocietyconference.ca/event-detail...
Green background Bottom right, the Mamingwey Burn Society, Inc. logo. Bottom centre, a man wearing a long-sleeved plaid shirt stands with his hands in his jean pockets. Text: Mamingey Burn Society Conference. The life you want, the strength you have. Keynote speaker: Ben Harms. October 24-25, 2025, CanadInns Polo Park, Winnipeg.
September 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, volunteered or otherwise supported the 2025 Go For The Burn Run. The run this year was a resounding success because of you!

The next Go for the Burn Run will take place April 25, 2026. Registration will open early 2026. We hope to see you there!
Background: Cartoon-style art. 5 racers on a hill. One is in a wheelchair. Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. text: Thank you! To everyone who participated, donated, volunteered or otherwise supported the 2025 Go For The Burn Run Background: Cartoon-style art. 5 racers on a hill. One is in a wheelchair. Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. text: The Go for the Burn Run took place on April 25, 2025 We had a total of 331 people registered across 4 events (10K run, 5K run, 3K walk, 3K youth run). This is up 50 people from last year! 50 volunteers rallied to marshal the course, provide water and encouragement, set up and take down the course and more. Background: Cartoon-style art. 5 racers on a hill. One is in a wheelchair. Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. text: We raised $12,800 to help support burn survivors and their families! This is nearly double last year! Background: Cartoon-style art. 5 racers on a hill. One is in a wheelchair. Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. text: Thanks again! To our Generous sponsors. Underneath, logos for IBEW 2034, Assiniboine Credit Union, and Red River Mutual.
May 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Still thinking about those awesome breakfast burritos from yesterday at the Go for the Burn Run. Thanks Red River Mutual!

#winnipeg #manitoba #running #burnsurvivor
April 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Mark your calendars! Go for the Burn Run 2026 will take place April 25, 2026. Hope to see you there! #winnipeg #running #burnsurvivor
April 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Congratulations to all of our runners who participated in the 2025 Go for the Burn Run! We couldn't have asked for better weather!

Hope to see y'all again next year! Registrations will open in February 2026.
April 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Registrations for the 2025 Go for the Burn Run supporting our amazing burn survivor community are closing in 3 days! Join us April 26 and check out our brand new route at Assiniboine Park!

Link to register:

raceroster.com/events/2025/...

#Winnipeg #Running
A cartoonish-looking alert notification box. Text: Reminder 3 days left to register for the Go For The Burn Run! Underneath, a cartoon-ish looking pair of yellow sneakers. Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:00 am Assiniboine Park - 55 Pavillion Crescent, Winnipeg, MB FREE T-SHIRT AND MEDAL INCLUDED WITH ALL IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS Wheelchairs and strollers welcome, sorry no dogs!
April 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Are you registered for the 2025 Go for the Burn Run supporting our amazing burn survivor community? Join us April 26 and check out our brand new route at Assiniboine Park!

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Text: Registrations Open! Go For The Burn Run. Come check out our brand new sanctioned course at the Assiniboine Park. Start line will be set up in the Nature Playground Parking Lot. We welcome new and experienced runners alike. It's a great opportunity to celebrate spring, bring our families together, stay active, and join as a community to raise funds for our charity. To the right, a graphic outline of a single runner. Text: 3K | 5K | 10K Saturday 9:00 AM April 26 Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. Assiniboine Park - 55 Pavillion Crescent, Winnipeg, MB FREE T-SHIRT AND MEDAL INCLUDED WITH ALL IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS Wheelchairs and strollers welcome, sorry no dogs!
April 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Are you registered for the 2025 Go for the Burn Run supporting our amazing burn survivor community? Join us April 26 and check out our brand new route at Assiniboine Park! Early bird pricing ends tomorrow!

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#winnipeg #manitoba #running
Top left corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo. Top right corner, the Mamingwey Burn Society logo. Underneath, centred text: Go For The Burn Run. Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 am Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba Timed 10K and 5K runs, 3K Youth run, 3K walk and virtual options. Are you registered? Underneath, a brown bird wearing running shoes appears to be running. Underneath, centred text: Early bird pricing ends soon!
February 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Y'all this is the BEST burn scar tutorial I've ever found. As someone with two burn survivor #OCs who's looked into this a lot, this is legitimately a fantastic resource.

Also, draw more burned OCs! The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors asks for more positive rep!

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Overview of some topics when it comes to drawing characters who are burn survivors. DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that this is an introductory overview for drawing some burn scars and has a lot of…
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October 21, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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We are excited to announce that Red River Mutual is sponsoring the Go for The Burn Run breakfast.

If you haven’t registered yet, you’re not too late to enjoy early bird pricing!

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#Winnipeg #Manitoba #running #race #burnsurvivor
Go for the Burn Run logo. Underneath, centred text in black: Go for The Burn Run Breakfast Sponsor. Underneath the Red River Mutual 150 logo. Background: breakfast dishes along the top and bottom of the image.
February 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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We are excited to announce that Assiniboine Credit Union and IBEW 2043 are supporting the 2025 Go for The Burn Run. Our sponsors make it possible for us to put on this event.

If you haven’t registered yet, you’re not too late to enjoy early bird pricing!

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#Winnipeg
Text: Thank you! To our generous sponsors. Assiniboine Credit Union logo that says “Money doing more. Assiniboine Credit Union”. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers logo that says “IBEW 2034 Powering Your Community”. A drawing of 5 people running up a hill. One of them is in a racing chair. Underneath text: Our sponsors make this run possible. Bottom right corner, the Go for The Burn Run logo.
February 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Registration is now open for the 2025 Go for the Burn Run supporting our amazing burn survivor community. Join us April 26 and check out our brand new route at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg!

Link to register:

raceroster.com/events/2025/...
A poster of people running up a hill. One is racing in a wheelchair. Text says: Registration is Open! Go for the Burn Run April 26, 2025 at 9:00 am Assiniboine Park. Featuring: Timed 10k and 5k runs, 3k youth run, 3k walk, option to participate virtually, a brand-new race route!
February 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Mark your calendars! Go For The Burn Run is happening April 26, 2025 with a brand new route at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. Registration opens February 1 with early bird pricing until the 28th.
Image text: Registration Opens February 1. Early bird pricing in effect from February 1-28.
January 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM