Check out some of the upcoming events supporting the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Hold an event that will support a specific program, cancer centre or cancer type. You choose!
Register for, or donate to, an existing event.
Volunteer for an existing event.
Your hair is your crown, and at GlamWigs we ensure you embody and showcase the confidence and will power to conquer everyday no matter the obstacle.
GlamWigs is hosting a fundraising initiative where individuals suffering from hair loss/thinning due to cancer who are simply desiring a new look can purchase a wig and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Calgary Cancer Centre.
There will be a discount of 15% offered to any individual suffering from Cancer (no matter the stage, year round); with 5% of that being donated to the foundation on a regular basis.
To learn more visit www.glamwigsinc.com.
TOGETHER, THE EDMONTON ELKS AND ALBERTA CANCER FOUNDATION WILL TACKLE CANCER!
WHEN: August 27th, 2022 at 5:00PM
WHO: Cancer Patients and Survivors
WHERE: Commonwealth Stadium
During this game, The Edmonton Elks will be featuring survivors, patients tackling Cancer, players, employees, and fans whose lives have been touched by cancer. We invite current patients, survivors, and their family and friends to join the Edmonton Elks to help show their support and compassion. The first 100 patients and/or survivors to respond will receive a free ticket to attend the game, and be welcomed to go on the Elks field during the half time show. The Edmonton Elks will also provide a link to purchase tickets for friends and family, in the same section.
If you have any questions, or would like to attend the game as a patient, survivor, or a family member, please email kelsi.mckinnon@albertacancer.ca
WE CAN DO MORE. WHEN WE DO IT TOGETHER. NOBODY CROSSES CANCER ALONE.
MAD Fitness in Onoway is so excited to announce that the MAD Dash is back! This year we are supporting the ALBERTA CANCER FOUNDATION. Far too many people are affected by cancer and it is our goal to raise money to help Albertans diagnosed with this terrible disease.
With a donation of over $10.00, people can sign a custom wrapped “Breast Cancer Bronco” at Cam Clarke Ford Airdrie. The Bronco will be available for signatures from October 1 – November 15, 2022.
100% of funds raised will be donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Together we will make a difference for Albertans facing cancer.
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we announce that the 10th anniversary edition of the Terwillegar Trail Run and Walk will be held on Saturday October 1, 2022 in beautiful Terwillegar Park.
The TTRW is understandably the highlight of the year for us, however we would like our anniversary to be an extra special event so we’re busy planning the walk and run courses, breakfast menu, activities for the kids, great anniversary swag and more. Please stay tuned.
Our focus, as in past years, is to raise badly needed funds for the many Alberta men who are battling prostate cancer as well as those supporting them through their challenge. Funds raised in the last 9 years through the generosity of participants, volunteers and sponsors have directly and positively impacted research into new and exciting diagnostic and treatment innovations.
Please save the date. We’re looking forward to seeing you on October 1. Please visit us at https://www.terwillegartrailrun.com
ABOUT US
Who are we? We are the PLTC Multisport Foundation. We were not “founded” or “formed” but evolved organically over many years, drawn together by the sheer magnetism of friendship, camaraderie and an abiding passion for physical activity and personal challenge. We are as close to a family as you can get without having the same last name.
This year’s event will, once again, enthusiastically support the crucial work of those dedicated to finding new and innovative tools and strategies that will make life better for Albertans facing prostate cancer.
Many thanks to those who provided feedback on previous events. With the help of your input, we believe every future Terwillegar Trail Run and Walk will provide an even greater opportunity to challenge yourself and to enjoy the company of friends and family while making a difference for the 43 Albertans who hear the words “you have cancer” every day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION/INFORMATION – 7.5KM WALK
The walk will begin at the trail head at the end of Riddell Street, at the top of Terwillegar Park. Event participants will be escorted to the start location from the Riverbend Community Hall by race volunteers.
At the trail head, walkers will descend into the park on a wide, smooth gravel trail that opens onto an open field. At the bottom of the hill, the route will follow the park perimeter trail for about 4 km; the trail is wide, smooth and suitable for trail-style strollers.
There is one aid station on the walk route at about the halfway point. After circling the park the walkers will return up the hill along the trail and through the residential streets to the Riverbend Community Hall for post-walk refreshments. Race volunteers will escort walkers through the 7.5 km course. The walk is dog-friendly as Terwillegar Park is an off-leash area.
COURSE DESCRIPTION/INFORMATION – 10KM RUN
The run will begin at the trail head at the end of Riddell Street, at the top of Terwillegar Park. Event participants will be escorted to the start location from the Riverbend Community Hall by race volunteers.
The trail immediately gets gnarly, narrow and cluttered with roots and rocks. Participants quickly descend to the bottom of the river valley, which opens to a large field. Over the next kilometer, the trail narrows and frequently intersects the park perimeter trail as runners dodge in and out of trees. To prepare participants for the grind ahead two aid stations are on the course, the first is at the 3.3km mark.
After leaving the aid station, the run course features single track sections of trail, meandering around numerous ponds and punctuated with short, steep climbs. This part of the trail is littered with roots and rocks that will challenge runners. Much of this section is completely sheltered by low-hanging tree coverage along the way. The second aid station is at the 6.3 km mark, it will be a welcome sight to participants after a tough sustained climb out of the river valley. After a short out and back, a long smooth trail descent will eventually cross the park entrance road. The trail finishes with a steady climb out of the park to the start/finish and a short walk back to the Riverbend Community Hall for post-run refreshments.
There will be two aid stations on the course: the first one will support both the run and walk participants, the second will support the run. The aid station will be manned by two volunteers at each station, and refreshments and trash containers will be available to runners.
Aid station #1 – At 3.3 km on the run course and walking route, along the perimeter road on the north side of the park.
Aid Station #2 – At the 6.5 km mark on the run course at the Heffernan Drive trail head.
Have a wonderful time in the park! Thank-you for participating and making this event a tremendous success!
Social Media Links:
https://www.terwillegartrailrun.com/
https://twitter.com/trail_walk?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/terwillegartrailrunwalk/
Axegirls.tv on YouTube features lives and careers of Axe throwing women around the world. Each axegirl will choose a charity they would like to raise funds do. Funds raised from this event will go towards Jack Ady Cancer Centre in Lethbridge in honoring and support of family members and friends who have either fought and beat cancer, are fighting it now or have lost their life to cancer.
Arrow Fitness Coaching welcomes participants to join The Pink Class, a series of 3 fitness classes offered in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Attendees can join classes with a minimum $10.00 donation, with all proceeds going to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Each class is 45 minutes in length and open to all ages, fitness levels and genders. Pink refreshments will also be offered.
Wear pink to show support!
Class Dates: October 7, 14 and 21, 2022
Sign up on martinsonhealth.com
“Music brings people together. So my function in anything I do is to help bring people closer in.” – Gord Downie
Welcome to GEDfest: celebrating the life of Gordon Edgar Downie, and the music of the Tragically Hip. Gord Downie continues to be a poetic and musical inspiration to the world.
On October 15th, Tragically Hip Tribute band Trickle Down is playing at The Rooftop YYC. with all proceeds being donated to the Calgary’s newest Cancer Centre through the Alberta Cancer Foundation. This new addition to the OWN.CANCER campaign will make an incredible difference here in Calgary.
Please help us honour Gord Downie, who the world lost to glioblastoma, and raise awareness and funds for cancer research. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Calgary Cancer Centre. Together, we identify the greatest needs and the biggest opportunities to improve patient experience.
At the root of everything he did, Gord Downie embodied courage. We honour Gord by revisiting his powerful words that continue to lend courage to those who need it most.
To learn more, visit: http://www.gedfest.ca. To donate, visit here.
The clinic is raising funds to help fight breast cancer. Most of our staff are women and many of their friends and families have been affected by this disease.
To do this, the staff at the clinic will be walking 10km.
Event details:
October 22, 2022 – Starting @ 10:00am
Kevin was diagnosed with Birkett Lymphoma in November 2021. This was a huge shock as Kevin was fit and healthy and had been hiking in the Rocky Mountains the week before his diagnosis.
Following surgery and treatment during an 8 week stay in hospital, the cancer is now gone.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude for saving Kevin’s life and we are asking our friends, families and anyone in our networks to help us raise money for tomorrows cancer patients.
The treatment that Kevin received isn’t specific to Canada. It’s a treatment, that through research and trials is given to all patients across the world.
The Cross Cancer Institute not only treats cancer patients but they also conducts research and trials to find new treatments and hopefully one day a cure.
By donating to the Cross Cancer Institute you are not only helping their patients but also patients around the world.
On October 22nd we will be walking from our home to the Cross Cancer Institute, which is a journey that Kevin’s family made multiple times a day for 8 weeks, visiting him during treatment. This is a trip that many people make every day from their homes whilst living with a cancer diagnosis.
We welcome you to donate or join our team and help us fundraise.
With much love
Team Parkes
It’s time to take back the power cancer has over us.
The Magical Moms are a group of moms who raise funds to fight cancer and support patients in our area who are undergoing treatments. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the Calgary Cancer Centre.
We are accepting donations as well as hosting a stand up comedy show.
The Boob Tour is a Stand Up Comedy show that will make your sides hurt from laughing!
The 2 main philosophy’s of The Boob Tour are:
1. Raise awareness and funds for all cancers, including breast cancer.
2. Promote comedy and the power of laughter
Check out our event here: https://fb.me/e/1TrUjjOff
Strathmore Boob Tour Comedy Show
To make an online donation please visit:
Check out Magical Moms’ team fundraising page for Alberta Cancer Foundation (owncancer.ca)
Enjoy an amazing evening of MAGIC, COMEDY and other surprises.
Entertainment for all ages and any funny bone!
Family Focus Hocus Pocus!
All proceeds from this show will be donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Maybe with a little MAGIC and your kindness and generosity, we can make cancer DISAPPEAR!
Tickets will be available June 1st on EVENTBRITE and at the door.
General seating.
Event Details:
November 7 – 14, 2022 from 10:00am – 11:30pm
Join us in Shopping for a Cause!
Individuals, and businesses, selling will donate a portion of their proceeds to help support the Cross Cancer Institute.
For more information please visit
Event details:
November 13, 2022
Bald-Faced Cocktail Competition: Presented by Appointed Imports
An Unapologetic Challenge that highlights the boldness, creativity and passion of the Alberta mixology scene,
An afternoon in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the bold, creative work they perform and the courageous, passionate people they assist in their battles through illness.
Some of Alberta’s finest bartenders will be tasked with creating unique, inventive cocktails, presenting them to a panel of judges and auctioning off their creations to the live crowd. Silent auction items from terrific businesses around Alberta will be available to bid on, snacks and drinks in the amazing setting of Calcutta Cricket Club, and all for a donation upon entry.
Join us for a fun filled evening highlighting men’s mental health, living benefits and top financial strategies from industry professionals followed by complementary pizza and a social mixer.
100% of beverage sale proceeds will go to the Alberta Cancer Foundation!
When: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, from 10:00AM-3:00PM
Where: The University of Alberta, Edmonton – ETLC Solarium
Since 2003, the University of Alberta Engineering Students’ Society has raised more than $405,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation with our annual Engineering Head Shave event. This year, we hope to raise an additional $30,000 to change the lives of Albertans and their family’s facing cancer.
Please create your own personal fundraising page and join the Engineering Students’ Society in our 19th Annual Engineering Head Shave on December 7, 2022!
Note: to create your own page, or join another page, please click ‘Register’ on the top right-hand corner. Once registered, you will have the ability to create your own fundraising page or join someone else’s. Happy Fundraising and thank you for your support of Albertans Facing Cancer!
The University of Alberta Engineering Head Shave dates back to 2003 when Ron Wicentowich, father of Gary and Graeme Wicentowich (Electrical Engineering 2006, Mechanical Engineering 2008) was diagnosed with cancer and passed away on February 11, 2004.
Louis Bezuidenhout, a past Engineering Students’ Society (ESS) executive and friend of the Wicentowich family, organized Razored for Ron, a charity head shave. On November 1, 2003, Razored for Ron raised over $12,500 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation and featured 36 participants. This included the three-year-old cousin of the Wicentowich brothers, who was the youngest person ever to participate in an Alberta Cancer Foundation sponsored head shave. A large number of engineering students, including ESS executive, were involved in the event.
In 2004, the first Engineering Head Shave, as we now know it, was organized. Much of the organization of the event was based on Razored for Ron. Overall, the 1st Annual Engineering Head Shave and Engineering Hair Dye raised $13,064 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, far surpassing their original goal of $5,000.
The Engineering Head Shave has become an annual event proudly put on by the Engineering Students’ Society at the University of Alberta.
To date, the Engineering Head Shave has raised over $405,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation to invest in a better future for patients and their families at the Cross Cancer Institute.
From Janaury 1 – March 31, 2023, $1.00 from each feature cocktail will be donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Fund raised will go to the Patient Financial Assistance Program – helping cancer patients focus on healing rather than making ends meet when faced with a cancer diagnosis.
The Maple Leaf Athletic Club’s first Hockey Fights Cancer pink game was in November 2014 and was hosted by the REM 15AA team. They raised over $14,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation and personally presented the cheque and have the honor of having their names on the donors wall at the Cross Cancer Institute. The funds raised were done so by all 19 players who worked hard for the cause as many of them had family members who were fighting cancer or lost someone close to them.
Since then, the MLAC Executive have made it mandatory for each team to allocate one regular season game to Hockey Fights Cancer and we encourage the players, coaches and parents to participate in raising funds. 100% of the funds raised at the games are donated back to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Last year our 9 teams raised $59,805 after not having our Pink Games for 2 years due to Covid. We also present 1 of our 9 teams our Pink Game trophy, it goes to the team that raises the most for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Thanks to everyone who will help us again this year.
Donations for the event can be made through The Maple Leaf Athletic Club (MLAC) Fundraiser 2023 (onecause.com)
GAME DATES:
Thursday, January 12th U13AA Pursuit of Motion Pursuit @ 7pm @ Millwoods A vs KC Columbians
Sunday, January 22nd U16AA Lenbeth Weeping Tile @ 5:45 pm @ Millwoods B vs St. Albert Royals
Tuesday, January 24th U15AA Traxx @ 8 pm @ Castledowns A vs St.Albert Bears
Thursday, January 26th U15AA Alumni @ 8 pm @ Terwilligar D vs SSAC Pro Hockey Life
Sunday, January 29th U18AA Go Logo @ 1:30 pm @ Confederation vs Lakeland Panthers
Saturday, February 18th U13AA Trusted Trades @ 7:45 pm @ Millwoods B vs SSAC ATB Wealth
Saturday, February 18th U18AA Screw Piles @ 5:15 pm @ Confederation vs Wainwright Polar Kings
Sunday February 26th U15AAA Scott Pump @ 6:15 pm @ Terwilligar A vs SSAC Southgate Lions
Tuesday, February 28th U17AAA Beverly Optimist @ 8 pm @ Castledowns A vs SSAC United Cycle Bulldogs
You are invited to the ‘The Spratt the Cat Memorial Charity Poker Tournament’ in support of Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Colorectal Clinical Trial to honour the memory of our friend, Adam Spratt. There will also be door prizes and a silent auction! All skill levels are welcome and instructions will be sent for new players.
Registration is now closed, and we are no longer accepting entry.
Can’t make it? Consider making a donation to the event through the link below.
Donations can be made through Spratt the Cat Memorial Charity Poker Tournament (onecause.com)
We are excited to announce that as of January 2023, the AGAT Foundation generously assumed leadership and administrative support in hosting the existing Alberta Cancer Foundation Golf Classic.
The AGAT Foundation looks forward to continuing the legacy established by all of the incredible years in the past and will continue to support Albertans and their families facing cancer through Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program.
For sponsorship, in-kind donation, golfer registration or auction support, please contact Kristy Bilton at bilton@agatlabs.com or at 403-736-2063.
We invite you to join us on August 23, 2023 at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course, as a corporate partner, donor or foursome. Together, we have the power to change lives, one swing at a time. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation and the Patient Financial Assistance Program.
To make a donation, visit: www.albertacancer.ca/agat/helpingneighbours
To get involved in the tournament, visit: www.charityclassic.agatfoundation.com