Half-Way Motors is a proud supporter of this great community. We believe that it is important to give back to the city we’re a part of. Below are some of the organizations that we have been proud to support.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation is a charitable organization that raises funds to support the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). Most of our financial assistance is directed to medical equipment purchases, but we also support a variety of TBRHSC healthcare projects, educational programs and research as needed. Helping to ensure quality patient care for the residents of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario is our top priority. Visit Website
Regional Cancer Care / Northern Cancer Research Fund
The Northern Cancer Research Fund provides millions of dollars towards cancer care initiatives in Northwestern Ontario. The NCRF funds three major areas: patient care, research and prevention and education. The NCRF’s funds assist the cancer centre to provide closer-to-home care and the newest treatment methods, a world-class research lab, and countless other initiatives that improve the level of cancer care in Thunder Bay and the region.
Save A Heart
Northwestern Ontario has one of the highest rates of cardiac disease in the country. As a community we need to ensure that cardiac patients have access to the best care possible. That is why we will always raise funds to support services and equipment for cardiac patients in our community through the “Save a Heart” cardiac program. With your help, our Health Sciences Centre will be the cardiac centre of Northwestern Ontario.
Shelter House
Shelter House is a temporary and transitional service that exists to provide short term relief to those people in need of shelter, food, clothing, and to support access to the resources and services these people require in order to improve their own capacity to meet their basic needs. Visit Website
Thunder Bay Thunderbolts Swim Club
Thunder Bay Thunderbolts Swim Club (TBT), as a member of Swimming Canada, seeks to foster the growth and development of young people through participation in age group and senior swimming. TBT provides an environment in which swimmers of any age or level may reach their fullest potential. This growth is designed to go beyond swimming and carry over into personal development. TBT offers the facilities and means to enable participants in the program to strive for and attain their own personal goals and to work together as a group to achieve team goals. Visit Website
Black Sheep Cycling Club
The Black Sheep has changed a lot over the years. We have road and DH races now, as well as MTB. Our executive is leaner and meaner. But some things haven't changed - we still want to have races that are fun for everybody, with lots of prizes, and lots of opportunity to grow as a rider. We still like to travel out of town for races, and we want to help cycling grow here in Thunder Bay. And every so often, we still do something that makes no sense at all. It's just who we are. Visit Website
Lake Superior Ski Division
Lake Superior Division - Alpine - (LSDA) is a provincially based unit of Alpine Canada Alpin, the National governing sport body for alpine skiing. It joins three other Divisions within Ontario (National Capital Division, Northern Ontario Division and Alpine Ontario South) to work together as Alpine Ontario Alpin to coordinate alpine ski racing in the province. Together, this group represents over 50 ski clubs, 5,000 racers, and 30,000 members. In a given year, more than 3,000 recreational and competitive races will be staged in more than 50 towns and cities across Ontario. Visit Website
Sleeping Giant Loppet
The Sleeping Giant Loppet (previously the Sibley Ski Tour) is an annual event that takes place at the beautiful Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Entering its 31st year, the Sleeping Giant Loppet offers spectacular scenery, while skiing the best trails in the Northwest. Young and old, beginners and advanced are invited to take part. Visit Website
Canadian Diabetes Association
Established over 50 years ago, the Canadian Diabetes Association is a charitable organization that has grown to include a presence in more than 150 communities across the country. The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. Visit Website
Diocese of Thunder Bay
The Diocese of Thunder Bay is located in Northwestern Ontario. It consists of 71,700 Catholics, 20 active diocesan priests, 11 retired diocesan priests, 25 religious priests, 13 religious sisters, 26 permanent deacons, three seminarians, 42 parishes, 8 missions and 51 Catholic schools, including three high schools. Visit Website
Birthright of Thunder Bay
Birthright is an organization born of the need to help women—married or single—that are distressed by an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. Each woman seeking help receives the warmth of another person's friendship and practical assistance.
United Way Thunder Bay
The United Way of Thunder Bay has looked at the needs of our community and created new methods for improving the quality of life for many local people. These initiatives include Action for Neighbourhood Change, 211 Telephone Referral Service, and YouthSCAPE. Our active involvement in community development will, in the long run, make a positive impact, helping thousands of people to improve their lives. Visit Website
Hymers Fall Fair
The village of Hymers, close to Thunder Bay, Ontario, hosts every year a true classic Country Fair.� This is the place to see the biggest pumpkins grown locally, horse and cattle shows, and to chat with the friendly people that come out each year to enjoy the real atmosphere of country living in Canada. Visit Website
Motorcycle Ride for Dad
The Bell Motorcycle Ride for Dad is an annual day-long event which includes a poker run in and around the city, a BBQ lunch, awards and prizes. Proceeds raised are donated to assist in prostate cancer research. Visit Website
Motors & Muscles
Motors & Muscles is an event in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. There are plenty of prizes to be won, including a Harley Davidson, all while helping a worthy cause. Visit Website
Team Diabetes
Since its inception, Team Diabetes Canada participants have raised vital funds on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association and the 2 million Canadians with diabetes that the Association serves. Team Diabetes programs allow you to walk or run in world-class marathon events in fascinating cities both nationally and throughout the World. Visit Website
Alzheimer's Societ of Thunder Bay
At the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay we work with people whose world no longer makes sense to them and with their caregivers who feel alone, terrified, overwhelmed and exhausted. We are seen as their lifelines - providing much needed understanding, support and counseling. We listen. We care. We help. We do what's important to improve the quality of their lives and ultimately the human condition. Visit Website
The Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care. It has a national administrative office in Toronto, division offices in each province and nearly 1,000 community branches throughout Canada. Visit Website
In addition, we support the following organizations:
- Dew Drop Inn
- Cardiac Care Campaign
- Husky Women's Curling
- Neebing Minor Hockey
- Thunder Bay Food Bank