Ride for the Breath of Life 2024

A helmet dangles from a handlebar; in the background, slightly blurred, is the Kin Canada logo

On Sept. 14, 2024, we held our annual Ride for the Breath of Life. More than 70 riders from Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan rode through southwestern MB.

Thanks to our riders and donors, we raised over $3,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research.

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Raffle: Date Night for a Year

Want to win $1200 in gift cards for local restaurants? It’s easy! Just enter our Date Night for a Year raffle!

Tickets are just $5, or get 3 for $10! Contact any Brandon Kinsmen, call or text (204) 724-7689, or email brandonkinsmen@gmail.com to get your tickets.

Participating Restaurants

  • Albert’s Bistro
  • Benny’s Restaurant
  • Chez Angela Café and Bakeshop
  • Chilli Chutney
  • The Dock on Princess
  • The Eagle’s Nest
  • Kim’s Asian Restaurant (Victoria Ave.)
  • Komfort Kitchen
  • Marino’s Pizza and Pasta
  • Mum’s Restaurant
  • Pizza Express
  • Sabor Latino

License # LGCA 1046-RF-42775 | Draw date May 9, 2024 at 8 pm


Day of Kindness Flamingo Flocks

Flock of plastic flamingos

Watch for flamingos around Brandon in the week of Feb. 14-19, 2022.

To celebrate Kin Canada’s Day of KINdness (Saturday, Feb. 19th, 2022), the Kinsmen Club of Brandon will be setting up flocks of bright pink flamingos at City Hall, the police station, the fire hall, selected long-term care facilities, and the hospital.

The flamingos bring a welcome pop of colour to a wintry white landscape, and they are meant as a “Thank you” to Brandon’s first responders and other people who have been hard at work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The flocks are also available to celebrate your special day! For more information on how to “flock” a friend for their birthday, graduation, retirement, or just because, please email flockmasterj@brandonkin.ca.

For more information on the Kinsmen Club of Brandon, please visit brandonkin.ca/kinsmen; to learn more about Kin Canada—the only all-Canadian service organzation—visit kincanada.ca.


Radio Interview – Art & Adam

Art & Adam Wiebe were interviewed on the radio today about the Ride for the Breath of Life. Take a listen:


Photos: 2019 Ride for the Breath of Life

On June 1st, 2019, over 50 motorcyclists from across Westman participated in the Ride for the Breath of Life to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada.


2019 Ride for the Breath of Life


National Day of KINdness – What We Take For Granted

Kinsmen Club of Brandon members assembled 50 mens hygiene kits that will go to Samaritan House for those in need. These are things that most of us take for granted having in our bathrooms or homes. The value of a clean and dry pair of socks can be tremendous.


What We Take For Granted

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon donated more men’s hygiene kits to Samaritan House on December 18, 2018. Staff at Samaritan House were very receptive to the donation and assured us the kits are needed this holiday season. Plans are underway for additional “What We Take For Granted” donations over the coming months.

Scott Finn, Project Chair of “What We Take For Granted” delivers kits


Brandon Kinsmen Donation to Cystic Fibrosis Canada

The Kinsmen Club of Brandon is pleased to donate $2595.92 to Cystic Fibrosis. This represents funds raised at the 2018 Ride for the Breath of Life, as well as other fund raising events.


Hal Rogers Endowment Bursary Recipient

The Brandon Kinsmen are pleased to announce Kennedy D. was selected for a Hal Rogers Bursary. Kennedy applied to the Brandon Kinsmen in early 2017, the club selected her application to forward to the National selection process. Kennedy’s application was selected from many across Canada as one of this year’s recipients of a $1000 bursary. Kennedy is enrolling in first year at the University of Brandon this fall.

Pictured, L-R John D., Cheryl D., Kennedy D, and John Moman, President of the Brandon Kinsmen.