Why a Dad 'n' Daughter Contest?

Over and over, research shows it – dads make an incredible difference in their daughters’ lives.

Girls with involved fathers:

•      Do better in school
•      Have higher self-esteem and a more healthy self-image
•     Have higher sociability and fewer behavioral problems
•     Are less likely to be involved in abusive relationships
•     Are less likely to engage in early sexual activity
•     Are less likely to face teen pregnancy

These 3 articles provide great insight into why this is true and how fathers can connect with their daughters...

The Father Daughter Factor

The Importance of a Father's Love in Their Daughters Healthy Development

Dads and the Daughters They Love

One excellent way to connect for fathers to connect with their daughters is having a ‘date’ together. Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre’s Dads ‘n’ Daughters Contest is the perfect opportunity!

Spend time together, snap of photo of what you did on your date and post it on our Contest Facebook Page and you will be entered to win a great PRIZE PACKAGE for two!

While your online, make a donation to Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre. Many girls are without fathers who care. They would be facing pregnancy alone if not for the support of the centre. Show that you care for them too - every donation makes a difference and helps change lives!

Grand Prize Winner Will Receive...

The grand prize of our Dads ‘n’ Daughters 2014 Contest is an extreme date for two, including breakfast at Cora Breakfast and Lunch and Treetop Trekking!

What could be more fun than a fantastic breakfast and time together in the trees! If you haven’t visited Treetop Trekking before, check out this video to see what its all about!

When you post your entry on our Contest Facebook Page, don’t forget to donate to the valuable work of Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre. Help vulnerable women, teens, families and babies.

Why Support Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre?

Did you know that in Canada up to 40% of all pregnancies are unplanned?* And this rate is higher amongst teens. Approximately half of all unplanned pregnancies end in abortion.

Unplanned pregnancy is difficult to face. Our clients face many situations that make pregnancy feel overwhelming, such as:

• Age or stage of life
• Relationship difficulties or lack of support
• Lack of finances
• Health complications
• Sexual assault or abusive relationships
• Conflict with educational or career goals

We often hear clients of the centre say "I can't have this baby! I don't want my child to grow up without a father the way I did". 

Since opening in December 2006, Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre has provided support to more than 750 clients. Lives are regularly being positively impacted by the support of the centre.

Here is what some of our clients have said:

“I felt so comfortable. My support worker was caring and listened to my concerns”

"Plenty of information … knowledgeable, helpful staff"

"Thank you Barrie Pregnancy Centre.  I was in a tough place when I found out I was pregnant.  Will all your help, I was able to prepare for the birth of my son, and with your continued support I'm making it!"

Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre is not government funded. Our doors remain open to care for women, teens families and babies through the faithful support of individuals, churches and businesses.

Read this blog about how one father cared for a teen-mom in his area. Care for a mom-in-need through the work of Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre. And teach your daughter about caring for others. DONATE today!

*Research Sources:

http://www.canadiansforchoice.ca/emergencycontraception.html

http://www.mcmaster.ca/health/pdf/Web%20-%20Health%20topic%20-%20birth%20control%20and%20pregnancy.pdf 

http://www.pfizer.ca/local/files/en/yourhealth/Contraception.pdf

Dad 'n' Daughter Contest Rules

1)    Dads ‘n’ Daughters Night Out Contest is for girls of all ages and their fathers or father figures. The Treetop Trekking portion of the Grand Prize is geared toward girls age 9 and up. 

2)    To participate, father-daughter teams must have a ‘date’ during the month of February and post a picture of their ‘date’ and a short description (1-3 sentences) of what they did together on our Contest Facebook Page. Contestant’s pictures and posts will be shared by Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre Facebook Page Administrators and contest participants. If you care concerned about privacy, please do not post your picture on Facebook – instead send your entry to info@prcbarrie.ca. 

3)    Increase your chances of winning - SHARE the contest on Facebook! Your name will be entered in the draw each time you SHARE the contest with your Facebook friends.

4)    There are no geographical restrictions on entries. The Grand Prize is for Cora’s Breakfast and Lunch in Barrie and Treetop Trekking at Horseshoe Valley Resort.  

5)    Families who do not have Facebook may enter by sending their picture and description of their date to info@prcbarrie.ca.

6)    All dates must be posted on Facebook or entries must be received before midnight on Friday, February 28^th.

7)    Winners will be announced on Facebook on Monday, January 3^rd, 2014.

8)    Winners will be notified through Facebook Private Messaging or by e-mail, and arrangements made for prize pick-up or delivery at this time.

9)    Donations to Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre are not mandatory for participation. However, your financial support will help to keep the centre’s doors open to care for many hurting women, teens, families and babies. Help us help them!

Dad 'n' Daughter Date Ideas

There are so many activities that fathers and daughters can do together. Here is a list of date ideas to get your planning started.

·      Buy some plain t-shirts and decorate them together

·      Make your own pizza or a special meal together (shop for the ingredients together as part of your date)

·      Dinner and live theatre, concert or a hockey game

·      Pretend its summer and go swimming at an indoor pool and take pictures in your swim-suits with the snowy background.

·      Go skating or skiing and grab hot chocolate somewhere where you can chat – try something different and skate on a trail through the woods at Arrowhead Provincial Park

·      Paint your own pottery together at Creative Café

·      Play laser-tag and arcade games together

·      Go bowling – winner picks a restaurant for dinner

·      Decide on a budget ahead of time and then visit the mall to pick out a new shirt for each of you

·      Play a board game or put together a 1000 piece puzzle

·      Volunteer at a soup kitchen or shovel an elderly neighbour’s driveway together

·      Go ice fishing

·      Repaint a room in your house together

·      Learn a new skill together (photography or cooking class)

·      Go rock-wall climbing

·      Visit Niagara Falls – use the drive to enjoy great conversation or music

For even more ideas visit 100 Daddy-Daughter Date Ideas.

Remember to snap a picture of your date and post it on Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre’s Contest Facebook Page.

And join with the Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre in caring for women, teens and babies in very difficult situations - Donate to our valuable work as part of your date time together.