Sandra Schmirler Foundation
@sandraschmirler.bsky.social
Helping save the lives of babies born too small, too soon, too sick, or too far. 1-866-210-6011
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On our 25th birthday, we broke our Telethon record, raising over $1M for NICUs across Canada. ❤️💙
Because of you, babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far get the care they need.
If you missed out on donating, donations are welcome anytime: sandraschmirler.org
Because of you, babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far get the care they need.
If you missed out on donating, donations are welcome anytime: sandraschmirler.org
Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day 💪
Today we celebrate the girls and women whose dedication, grit, and leadership make sport what it is ❤️
#nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday
Today we celebrate the girls and women whose dedication, grit, and leadership make sport what it is ❤️
#nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday
February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day 💪
Today we celebrate the girls and women whose dedication, grit, and leadership make sport what it is ❤️
#nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday
Today we celebrate the girls and women whose dedication, grit, and leadership make sport what it is ❤️
#nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday
We want to extend a sincere thank you to our incredible partners at TSN for your continued support of the Telethon. For 25 years, you have helped amplify our mission and bring our story into homes across the country, and we are truly grateful. ❤️💙
#ChampionsStartSmall
#ChampionsStartSmall
January 29, 2026 at 8:58 PM
We want to extend a sincere thank you to our incredible partners at TSN for your continued support of the Telethon. For 25 years, you have helped amplify our mission and bring our story into homes across the country, and we are truly grateful. ❤️💙
#ChampionsStartSmall
#ChampionsStartSmall
For more than a decade, Net2phone Canada has been a trusted and valued partner of the Foundation. We are so grateful for their continued support of our Telethon. ❤️💙
We could not do this work without partners like you, and we are incredibly thankful.
#ChampionsStartSmall
We could not do this work without partners like you, and we are incredibly thankful.
#ChampionsStartSmall
January 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM
For more than a decade, Net2phone Canada has been a trusted and valued partner of the Foundation. We are so grateful for their continued support of our Telethon. ❤️💙
We could not do this work without partners like you, and we are incredibly thankful.
#ChampionsStartSmall
We could not do this work without partners like you, and we are incredibly thankful.
#ChampionsStartSmall
Thank you to Curling Canada for your continued support of the Telethon. 🥌🫶
As we mark our 25th birthday, we’re grateful for the role you’ve played in helping our mission year after year.❤️💙
#ChampionsStartSmall #STOH2026
As we mark our 25th birthday, we’re grateful for the role you’ve played in helping our mission year after year.❤️💙
#ChampionsStartSmall #STOH2026
January 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Thank you to Curling Canada for your continued support of the Telethon. 🥌🫶
As we mark our 25th birthday, we’re grateful for the role you’ve played in helping our mission year after year.❤️💙
#ChampionsStartSmall #STOH2026
As we mark our 25th birthday, we’re grateful for the role you’ve played in helping our mission year after year.❤️💙
#ChampionsStartSmall #STOH2026
On our 25th birthday, we broke our Telethon record, raising over $1M for NICUs across Canada. ❤️💙
Because of you, babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far get the care they need.
If you missed out on donating, donations are welcome anytime: sandraschmirler.org
Because of you, babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far get the care they need.
If you missed out on donating, donations are welcome anytime: sandraschmirler.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
On our 25th birthday, we broke our Telethon record, raising over $1M for NICUs across Canada. ❤️💙
Because of you, babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far get the care they need.
If you missed out on donating, donations are welcome anytime: sandraschmirler.org
Because of you, babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far get the care they need.
If you missed out on donating, donations are welcome anytime: sandraschmirler.org
☎️The phones are open for our 25th birthday Telethon, live on TSN from Mississauga.
Today, more than ever, we need your support to help champions start small.❤️💙
📞 1-866-210-6011
💻https://sandraschmirler.org/en/home/?form=FUNWQKQLJEH&utm_source=bluesky
#championsstartsmall #STOH2026
Today, more than ever, we need your support to help champions start small.❤️💙
📞 1-866-210-6011
💻https://sandraschmirler.org/en/home/?form=FUNWQKQLJEH&utm_source=bluesky
#championsstartsmall #STOH2026
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
☎️The phones are open for our 25th birthday Telethon, live on TSN from Mississauga.
Today, more than ever, we need your support to help champions start small.❤️💙
📞 1-866-210-6011
💻https://sandraschmirler.org/en/home/?form=FUNWQKQLJEH&utm_source=bluesky
#championsstartsmall #STOH2026
Today, more than ever, we need your support to help champions start small.❤️💙
📞 1-866-210-6011
💻https://sandraschmirler.org/en/home/?form=FUNWQKQLJEH&utm_source=bluesky
#championsstartsmall #STOH2026
With 25 years of support from @tsnofficial.bsky.social, and in honour of the Scotties in Mississauga, a $70,000 local gift is being made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation to fund a new incubator at Credit Valley Hospital to support vulnerable newborns when they need it most. ❤️👶
January 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM
With 25 years of support from @tsnofficial.bsky.social, and in honour of the Scotties in Mississauga, a $70,000 local gift is being made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation to fund a new incubator at Credit Valley Hospital to support vulnerable newborns when they need it most. ❤️👶
Reposted by Sandra Schmirler Foundation
Sandra Schmirler Foundation Marks 25 Curling Years:
Special Sunday telethon all day on TSN
#curling #charity #STOH2026 👇
Special Sunday telethon all day on TSN
#curling #charity #STOH2026 👇
Sandra Schmirler Foundation Marks 25 Curling Years
$10 million-plus to hospitals, from curling fans – happy 25th to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation
thecurlingnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
“This year will be extra special to participate in fundraising for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.”
Read more about Team P.E.I.’s Emily Best, husband Shaugn, and baby James, and their story: www.saltwire.com/prince-edwar...
Read more about Team P.E.I.’s Emily Best, husband Shaugn, and baby James, and their story: www.saltwire.com/prince-edwar...
January 24, 2026 at 12:58 AM
“This year will be extra special to participate in fundraising for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.”
Read more about Team P.E.I.’s Emily Best, husband Shaugn, and baby James, and their story: www.saltwire.com/prince-edwar...
Read more about Team P.E.I.’s Emily Best, husband Shaugn, and baby James, and their story: www.saltwire.com/prince-edwar...
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is almost underway and we’ll be celebrating our 25th Birthday Telethon on Jan 25 ❤️💙
We’re looking forward to seeing teams from Atlantic Canada where the Foundation has given over $1 million.
#ChampionsStartSmall #stoh2026
We’re looking forward to seeing teams from Atlantic Canada where the Foundation has given over $1 million.
#ChampionsStartSmall #stoh2026
January 23, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is almost underway and we’ll be celebrating our 25th Birthday Telethon on Jan 25 ❤️💙
We’re looking forward to seeing teams from Atlantic Canada where the Foundation has given over $1 million.
#ChampionsStartSmall #stoh2026
We’re looking forward to seeing teams from Atlantic Canada where the Foundation has given over $1 million.
#ChampionsStartSmall #stoh2026
Kolt’s story is part of 25 Stories in 25 Years. Born early, he spent 300+ days in the NICU where life-saving equipment made the difference. Today, he’s cheering from the stands 💚
Best of luck to Team Saskatchewan at the Scotties.
Read here: sandraschmirler.org/en/news-stor...
Best of luck to Team Saskatchewan at the Scotties.
Read here: sandraschmirler.org/en/news-stor...
January 19, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Kolt’s story is part of 25 Stories in 25 Years. Born early, he spent 300+ days in the NICU where life-saving equipment made the difference. Today, he’s cheering from the stands 💚
Best of luck to Team Saskatchewan at the Scotties.
Read here: sandraschmirler.org/en/news-stor...
Best of luck to Team Saskatchewan at the Scotties.
Read here: sandraschmirler.org/en/news-stor...
Congratulations to Team Kaufman (NWT), Team Weagle (Nunavut), and Team Scoffin (Yukon) at the Scotties ❤️
For 25 years, we’ve given nearly $300,000 to support babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
Thank you for supporting NICU babies coast to coast.
For 25 years, we’ve given nearly $300,000 to support babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
Thank you for supporting NICU babies coast to coast.
January 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations to Team Kaufman (NWT), Team Weagle (Nunavut), and Team Scoffin (Yukon) at the Scotties ❤️
For 25 years, we’ve given nearly $300,000 to support babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
Thank you for supporting NICU babies coast to coast.
For 25 years, we’ve given nearly $300,000 to support babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
Thank you for supporting NICU babies coast to coast.
Nous sommes ravis de voir l’équipe Fortin représenter le Québec au Tournoi des Cœurs Scotties.
Grâce à des donateurs partout au pays, nous avons aidé 14 000 bébés au Québec et versé plus de 500 000 $.
Joignez-vous à notre Téléthon le 25 janvier pour aider encore plus de bébés. ❤️💙
#stoh2026
Grâce à des donateurs partout au pays, nous avons aidé 14 000 bébés au Québec et versé plus de 500 000 $.
Joignez-vous à notre Téléthon le 25 janvier pour aider encore plus de bébés. ❤️💙
#stoh2026
January 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Nous sommes ravis de voir l’équipe Fortin représenter le Québec au Tournoi des Cœurs Scotties.
Grâce à des donateurs partout au pays, nous avons aidé 14 000 bébés au Québec et versé plus de 500 000 $.
Joignez-vous à notre Téléthon le 25 janvier pour aider encore plus de bébés. ❤️💙
#stoh2026
Grâce à des donateurs partout au pays, nous avons aidé 14 000 bébés au Québec et versé plus de 500 000 $.
Joignez-vous à notre Téléthon le 25 janvier pour aider encore plus de bébés. ❤️💙
#stoh2026
Best of luck to Team Einarson at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, competing as Team Canada!
As we mark our 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the impact made with Canadians nationwide. With our Telethon on Jan. 25, we’re proud to have helped an estimated 90,000 babies across Canada. ❤️💙
As we mark our 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the impact made with Canadians nationwide. With our Telethon on Jan. 25, we’re proud to have helped an estimated 90,000 babies across Canada. ❤️💙
January 7, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Best of luck to Team Einarson at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, competing as Team Canada!
As we mark our 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the impact made with Canadians nationwide. With our Telethon on Jan. 25, we’re proud to have helped an estimated 90,000 babies across Canada. ❤️💙
As we mark our 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the impact made with Canadians nationwide. With our Telethon on Jan. 25, we’re proud to have helped an estimated 90,000 babies across Canada. ❤️💙
Provincial Men’s and Women’s Championships are in full swing across the country. Wishing athletes the best of luck as competition continues.
Thank you to Curl Ontario for installing our ice decals. Stay tuned for a special announcement from the Curl Ontario Championship. ❤️💙
Thank you to Curl Ontario for installing our ice decals. Stay tuned for a special announcement from the Curl Ontario Championship. ❤️💙
January 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Provincial Men’s and Women’s Championships are in full swing across the country. Wishing athletes the best of luck as competition continues.
Thank you to Curl Ontario for installing our ice decals. Stay tuned for a special announcement from the Curl Ontario Championship. ❤️💙
Thank you to Curl Ontario for installing our ice decals. Stay tuned for a special announcement from the Curl Ontario Championship. ❤️💙
We are excited to cheer on Team Skrlik at the Scotties and have them on the phones at our Telethon. Because of your support, thousands of families across Alberta have received the care they need, helping 15,000 babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far. ❤️👶
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
December 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are excited to cheer on Team Skrlik at the Scotties and have them on the phones at our Telethon. Because of your support, thousands of families across Alberta have received the care they need, helping 15,000 babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far. ❤️👶
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
#throwbackthursday of our early telethons to today, your support has helped families when they need it most. Celebrate with us during our 25th birthday Telethon on January 25, 2026. You’ll see many familiar faces at this year’s milestone event!
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#throwbackthursday of our early telethons to today, your support has helped families when they need it most. Celebrate with us during our 25th birthday Telethon on January 25, 2026. You’ll see many familiar faces at this year’s milestone event!
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
#stoh2026 #championsstartsmall
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The Curling Cares 2026 calendar benefits the @sandraschmirler.bsky.social Foundation! Order yours today: justbcause.ca/curlingcares
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Curling Cares 2026 calendar benefits the @sandraschmirler.bsky.social Foundation! Order yours today: justbcause.ca/curlingcares
Forever Golden. 🇨🇦
Happy Olympic Day from all of us at the Sandra Schmirler Foundation! #OlympicDay #Olympics
Happy Olympic Day from all of us at the Sandra Schmirler Foundation! #OlympicDay #Olympics
June 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Forever Golden. 🇨🇦
Happy Olympic Day from all of us at the Sandra Schmirler Foundation! #OlympicDay #Olympics
Happy Olympic Day from all of us at the Sandra Schmirler Foundation! #OlympicDay #Olympics
Ever wondered what the inside of a 'flying NICU' looks like? 🛩️
Heather brings life-saving care by air to babies born too far from specialized care. 👶🩺
Read her story and see the impact of your support ➡️ sandraschmirler.org/en/heathers-...
#ChampionsStartSmall
Heather brings life-saving care by air to babies born too far from specialized care. 👶🩺
Read her story and see the impact of your support ➡️ sandraschmirler.org/en/heathers-...
#ChampionsStartSmall
May 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ever wondered what the inside of a 'flying NICU' looks like? 🛩️
Heather brings life-saving care by air to babies born too far from specialized care. 👶🩺
Read her story and see the impact of your support ➡️ sandraschmirler.org/en/heathers-...
#ChampionsStartSmall
Heather brings life-saving care by air to babies born too far from specialized care. 👶🩺
Read her story and see the impact of your support ➡️ sandraschmirler.org/en/heathers-...
#ChampionsStartSmall
Honour a mom this Mother’s Day 🌷
Make a tribute gift to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
💌 You can send a digital card when you donate.
Give now: www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
Make a tribute gift to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
💌 You can send a digital card when you donate.
Give now: www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
May 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Honour a mom this Mother’s Day 🌷
Make a tribute gift to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
💌 You can send a digital card when you donate.
Give now: www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
Make a tribute gift to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
💌 You can send a digital card when you donate.
Give now: www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
“I wasn’t a NICU mom. But I’ve seen too many of my friends go through this.”
Kerry Galusha - mom, curler 🥌 & volunteer Director - knows how vital early care is.
This Mother’s Day, give in tribute to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
Kerry Galusha - mom, curler 🥌 & volunteer Director - knows how vital early care is.
This Mother’s Day, give in tribute to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
May 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“I wasn’t a NICU mom. But I’ve seen too many of my friends go through this.”
Kerry Galusha - mom, curler 🥌 & volunteer Director - knows how vital early care is.
This Mother’s Day, give in tribute to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
Kerry Galusha - mom, curler 🥌 & volunteer Director - knows how vital early care is.
This Mother’s Day, give in tribute to help babies born too soon, too small, too sick, or too far.
www.sandraschmirler.org?form=FUNKMCS...
This week, we presented $35,000 to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation to help fund a Panda Bed. Dee Hopley—a cherished volunteer—helped us mark the occasion. She and her late husband Grant have long supported our cause. Thank you, Dee.
#ChampionsStartSmall
#ChampionsStartSmall
April 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This week, we presented $35,000 to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation to help fund a Panda Bed. Dee Hopley—a cherished volunteer—helped us mark the occasion. She and her late husband Grant have long supported our cause. Thank you, Dee.
#ChampionsStartSmall
#ChampionsStartSmall
Spirit of Sandra Scholars Nicholas Codner (NL) & Jack MacFadyen (PEI) helped present a $20K grant to Prince County Hospital in Summerside—our 110th hospital supported!
The funds will buy cardiac monitors for newborns, bringing PEI giving to $205K.
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
The funds will buy cardiac monitors for newborns, bringing PEI giving to $205K.
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
March 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Spirit of Sandra Scholars Nicholas Codner (NL) & Jack MacFadyen (PEI) helped present a $20K grant to Prince County Hospital in Summerside—our 110th hospital supported!
The funds will buy cardiac monitors for newborns, bringing PEI giving to $205K.
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
The funds will buy cardiac monitors for newborns, bringing PEI giving to $205K.
#ChampionsStartSmall 🥌
Today on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the strength and impact of women in curling, health care, and communities across Canada. ❤️
From Sandra Schmirler’s legacy to those who support tiny champions every day—women lift others up on the ice, in health care, and beyond. 🥌👶 #ChampionsStartSmall
From Sandra Schmirler’s legacy to those who support tiny champions every day—women lift others up on the ice, in health care, and beyond. 🥌👶 #ChampionsStartSmall
March 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Today on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the strength and impact of women in curling, health care, and communities across Canada. ❤️
From Sandra Schmirler’s legacy to those who support tiny champions every day—women lift others up on the ice, in health care, and beyond. 🥌👶 #ChampionsStartSmall
From Sandra Schmirler’s legacy to those who support tiny champions every day—women lift others up on the ice, in health care, and beyond. 🥌👶 #ChampionsStartSmall