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Volume 18, Issue 12 | Wed., Mar 19, 2025
Health Foundation’s ‘Little Princess Ball’ promises another year of enchantment and charity Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express
While the event is a dream come A touch of magic is returning to Moose true for children, its impact reaches Jaw this spring as the Little Princess even further. Proceeds from this year’s Ball prepares to once again dazzle chilball will go toward purchasing new dren and parents alike — all in support Panda Beds for the Women’s Health of a good cause. Unit at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hosted annually by the Moose Jaw Hospital. Health Foundation (MJHF), the beloved Panda Beds, also known as GE fundraiser will take place at the Temple Panda Warmers, are high-tech, neonatal Gardens Centre starting at 3 p.m. on warming systems used in labor and deSaturday, May 24, and again at noon on livery rooms and neonatal intensive care Sunday, May 25. units (NICUs). They provide a warm, This year marks the 14th edition of sealed environment for newborns, and the annual event, and while the theme remains a closely guarded secret, an- The Little Princess Ball fundraiser is returning contain automated monitoring systems ticipation is already building. Kelly to the Moose Jaw Events Centre, now the Tem- to alert medical professionals to the paMcElree, director of the MJHF, shared ple Gardens Centre, on May 24 and 25. Photo tient’s specific medical requirements. As always, the excitement truly behis excitement about the upcoming fun- by: The Little Princess Ball/Facebook gins the moment the event doors open. draiser. “There’s no better experience as a volunteer than when we “The theme for every Little Princess Ball is a carefully guarded secret,” McElree said. “Volunteers have been working open the doors for the Princess Ball, and all the little children on it this month, and Kate Szeles, who is the chair, is doing an come in and their eyes just go big,” McElree said as he remiabsolutely wonderful job. Her team is working hard at design- nisced about past iterations of the event. “And you know, you can tell it’s just magical for them, right?” ing all the props and the goodie bags for the kids.” As anticipation grows for this year’s event, organizers are In 2024 the event was Disney-themed — although this encouraging families to secure their tickets early. will rotate to something new for 2025. For more information about the MJHF, visit MJHF.org or The Little Princess Ball has become a cherished tradition in the community, giving children the opportunity to step call 306-694-0373. To purchase your tickets for the Little Princess Ball, visit into a fairy-tale world filled with princesses, activities, and, of course, a sparkling dance floor. Families are invited to dress in SaskTix.ca or visit the Temple Gardens Centre (formerly the their finest attire as they immerse themselves in two days of Moose Jaw Events Centre) box office in person at 110 First Avenue Northwest. enchantment.