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Princess Maizie Donates to Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger
Maizie Bowkowy, a 14 year old Martensville resident, has
“Anything that Maizie has ever done, there is always a portion
already experienced more out of the business world than many adults of giving back. When she was really little she wanted to contribute to
have. Maizie underwent incredible success with her first business ‘Everybody’s Playground’, so we had a lemonade stand on our front lawn
venture ‘Doggy Naps’, where she built and sold dog beds and for for a week and she donated over $200. When one of her friend’s dads had
every three beds she sold, one was donated to a rescue facility within a stroke, she organized a fundraiser at the school and sold candy bags with
the province. During her time running Doggy Naps, Maizie donated money going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation,” Maizie’s mother Jazmin
more than 300 dog beds, worth thousands of dollars. Her stunning stated.
intelligence within the business world led her to a Saskatoon Pitch
For being so young, it is clear that Maizie has a good head on her
Party, hosted by Brett Wilson of Dragon’s Den, where she won the shoulders and strives to inspire others and with this, she has been given the
top prize. Although her business garnered extreme success for Maizie, honour of speaking at the 2016 Sweet Success event in Warman on October
who was 12 at the time, she decided to step away from Doggy Naps 25, 2016. This event is hosted by Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
and focus on her true passion.
Inc., and the Martensville and Warman Chambers of Commerce. Here,
Currently, Maizie is operating a business called ‘Your Maizie will discuss where she feels she achieved her biggest successes and
Everyday Princess’, where she attends birthday parties,
her challenges.
community events and corporate events as Princess BELOW: Maizie’s
During this month, Maizie’s goal is to get every man, woman and
breast cancer
Maizie. “Although I love animals and helping people,
child in Martensville wearing a breast cancer ribbon glitter tattoo. Each
ribbon glitter
my true passion is inspiring other girls – and that is
tattoo is $5 and $2 from each tattoo will be going to the C95 Breast
tattoo.
how Princess Parties by Maizie was founded,” Maizie
Cancer Marathon. The tattoos take a few minutes to get done, are
explained. One of the main ideas behind Princess Maizie
waterproof and can last anywhere from 7 to 14 days, depending on the
is the fact that you don’t need to be Cinderella to be
location. “As a young girl, I've always heard about breast cancer and I
a princess. Instead embrace who you are and live by
know it's bad. But when you have families tell you their own personal
Maizie’s motto which is, “I am who I am, and that’s who
story it takes it to a whole new level. 5,000 woman and 60 men will
I want to be.” Maizie believes that there are ten ways
die from this disease in Canada this year. The more awareness we all
to achieve being an Everyday Princess; Love yourself,
create the sooner we can get to a cure,” Maizie stated on her Facebook
inspire others through grace and dignity, be kind to
page.
everyone you meet, be loyal to your friends, and sincere
On Friday, October 7th, Maizie visited numerous Martensville
to your acquaintances, be considerate to others thoughts and ideas, residences and businesses and did a total of 42 glitter tattoos. You can get
always see the best in others, treat animals and nature with respect, one by making an appointment, or visit the Legends Centre in Warman from
never stop following your dreams, never pass judgment, and believe October 17-20, during the Warman Ultimate Cheer Competition, where she
in the everyday adventure of life.
will be doing the beautiful glitter tattoos. “She always wears the symbol of
Maizie cheers with Warman Ultimate Cheerleading, and the cause she is bringing awareness to behind her ear and she's challenging
each year the organization does a fundraiser where a challenge the men of Martensville to wear these tats this October!! Especially the
is proposed to all of the different cheer groups. This year, Maizie Mayor, the RCMP and MFD,” Jazmin Bowkowy added.
suggested that she do breast cancer ribbon glitter tattoos to help raise
For more information about Maizie Bowkowy, visit www.facebook.
money for the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research.
com/Princessmaizie.
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