Shrine Circus thrills all
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This article was published 14/05/2012 (5024 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Acrobats dangled dangerously, BMX bikers bounded and clowns charmed at Westman Place on Saturday, and at the heart of it all was the Shriners’ iconic mini cars.
Thousands of people packed the arena for the Shrine Circus, getting a front row seat to one of the most elaborate and entertaining shows in the country.
“The kids get so excited to see us and the circus,” said Shriner Alvin Taft, who helped organize the circus in Brandon.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the first Shriners hospital for children. Today, the Shriners operate more than 20 hospitals around the world, providing expert medical care to more than one million children, free of charge.
The circus is another way to put smiles on children’s faces, but it’s also important to ensure the hospitals can continue their important work.
“It’s all about keeping our hospitals going,” Taft said. “Events like the circus and parades brighten the day of a lot of kids and does a lot of for the community and the kids in the community, with the money going to help the kids in the hospitals.”
The circus is the Shriners’ main fundraiser, said Harry Rosenbaum, potentate for the Khartum Shriners of Winnipeg.
“We’ve had to change and adapt through the years,” Rosenbaum said. “But when kids come here and leave with a smile on their face, that’s what it’s all about.”
The Shriners, like many organizations, have faced challenges recruiting new members and Rosenbaum encouraged anyone who wanted to make a difference in the community to join the Shriners.
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