Blue Bombers and Dufresne Announce Dream Day at IG Field ...

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are partnering with Dufresne Furniture & Appliances and Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) Winnipeg to provide 30 newly immigrated children and local kids in need with an unforgettable experience and the gift of a better night’s rest.

The seventh Dream Day will take place at IG Field on Saturday, August 19th, 2023.

Dream Day includes:

• A Dream Kit complete with a personalized Blue Bombers jersey and Bombers merchandise
• On-field activities with players, mascots, and the cheer & dance team
• A pizza party
• A movie night on the field
• A big surprise for each attendee: a new bed will be given to each of the 30 children in attendance

“Every child deserves to be in the spotlight, and we are honoured to offer that experience this weekend,” said Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “Dream Day is packed full of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, like playing on the turf at IG Field with Blue Bombers players and watching a movie on their own brand-new beds on the field.”

At Sleep by Dufresne, a portion of every mattress sold supports the Dream Big Foundation which gives beds to people in need across Canada.

“At Dufresne, we believe everyone deserves a healthy and fulfilling night’s sleep,” said Mike Linton, President of Dufresne Furniture and Appliances.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliance and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Winnipeg have been working together to end sleeplessness and helping kids Dream Big since 2021.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of this exciting day, and happy to give these children not just a bed of their own, but a place to rest, to dream and to grow.”, says Jim Thiessen, Chapter President, SHP Winnipeg.

About Dufresne Furniture & Appliances’ Dream Big Program:For the last decade, Dufresne Furniture & Appliances has been helping people dream big by donating new mattresses to those in need through its Dream Big program. To date, the Dream Big program has given over 900 mattresses to people in need in 12 communities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwestern Ontario. To learn more about the Dram Big program and how to request a mattress for someone in need please visit https://dufresne.ca/pages/dreambig.

About Sleep in Heavenly Peace Winnipeg:Established in January 2020, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Winnipeg is a non-profit charity made up of a group of volunteers dedicated to building and delivering handmade beds, new mattresses, and bedding to local children. SHP Winnipeg is committed to building a stronger community by partnering with Manitoba organizations, to get children off the floor and create a sense of worth and dignity for families most in need. To learn more, visit: www.shpbeds.ca/chapter/mb-winnipeg/

Media are invited to attend on Saturday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. when the children will make their grand entrance onto the field in their new jerseys. Any media wishing to attend any portion of the event should contact Winnipeg Blue Bombers

NOTE: The bed donation is a surprise for the children, so please be mindful not to mention this to the children or their families, and please do not mention it if you are doing any pre-coverage of the event.