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Heads Up Dinner & Auction



7th Annual Dinner & Auction
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
University of Winnipeg’s Riddell Hall
385 Spence Street



  • The Manitoba Brain Injury Association (MBIA) and the University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Students' Association (WATSA), are hosting the Seventh Annual Heads Up Dinner and Auction. In this unique fundraiser, game-worn helmets and other sports memorabilia donated by professional sports teams and athletes, are sold in a live auction.

  • Featuring a live auction of helmets from the Women’s Gold Medal Winning Hockey Team, fan favourite, Manitoba’s own Skeleton ‘Golden Boy,’ Jon Montgomery, and other sought after memorabilia. The helmets are the ‘heads up’ in promoting the prevention and care of brain injuries

  • This year’s guest speaker is “Crazy Canuck” Alpine Skiing Legend, Dave Irwin, who suffered a serious head injury on the slopes in 2001. Irwin is a sought after speaker and advocate for brain injury awareness and prevention

  • Emceed by sportscaster Mike Beauregard

  • Tickets are $100 each ($50 tax receipt) available from Committee Members, the MBIA office by calling 975-3280

Brain injury has long been a “silent condition.” Survivors and their families are faced with major, often life-altering challenges. The MBIA serves as the touchstone of hope and emotional support for the individuals living with brain injuries and their families. The Heads Up event also funds scholarships for Athletic Therapy students at The University of Winnipeg. These students dedicate countless hours to the community in the prevention and care of athletic injuries

If you would like more information on sponsorship and donation possibilities, down load our sponsorship information package here:

If you have any questions please contact (email)  Glen Bergeron or Veralyn Warkentin. 

We hope you will consider gathering your friends and colleagues to join us for this worthwhile, entertaining evening.

The evening is made possible by our Title Sponsor, Manitoba Hydro, and the support of Hydro’s President and CEO, and this year’s Heads Up Honorary Chair, Bob Brennan.