Event Calendar

To make life better for sarcoma patients, more research is needed. My family and I have been working with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to raise funds specifically for full-time resources for sarcoma research to be available through an endowment. Together, we will create more moments for sarcoma patients across the province.

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On March 19th at 12:30pm Alida and Leah are putting on an assembly at Prairie Waters Elementary School. They want to share with students and their community what they have learned, how to take action and make an impact. Alida is shaving her head in an attempt to raise more money for research and Leah is dying her hair bright green! They have actively engaged other kids in the school and formed a cancer club. Through this club they have organized a bake sale at their school on February 28th, & March 1st as well as a Loonie Drive March 11-15th. They even have some teachers who may shave their head and Alida’s Oma has agreed to shave her head as well!

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In The Nik of Time Auto Detailing is raising funds for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. $10 from every detailing package starting at $149.99 will go towards supporting patients and their families who are currently facing cancer. Detail your cars, SUVs, Vans, Trucks, RVs, Fleets, Boats and Motorbikes!

The 3rd Annual Alberta Cancer Foundation Golf Classic will be supporting the Patient Financial Assistance Program, a program that gives financial support to patients and families facing cancer, so that they can focus on what matters most – healing.

Together, on August 27, 2019 at the Country Hills Golf Club, we have the power to change lives, one swing at a time! Join us and become a partner or register a team today.

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Women in Seismic Engineering (WISE) coming together to make a difference for breast cancer patients at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. This year there are 73 golfers and the team is hoping to raise $3,500!

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We are getting organized for our 5th Annual Taylor Bell Memorial Fundraiser which is being held October 12th, 2019. It is hard to believe we have hit the 5 year mark! This event has been so successful thanks to the wonderful donations we have received over the last 4 yrs. We have managed to raise over $60,000 so far to benefit Young Adult Cancer Canada and The Tom Baker Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic. To learn more, please visit our website.

We lost our daughter, Taylor Marie Bell to Acute Myeloid Leukemia on December 23, 2013. She was just 20 yrs. old. Taylor was treated at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre here in Calgary. The doctors and nurses were wonderful and they did their best to help us all through this tragic 8 month ordeal. At a time when most young adults are becoming independent, going away to school, choosing career paths, and maybe considering marriage and a family. Young adults affected by cancer are, instead, coming to terms with chemotherapy, radiation, prospects of infertility, and potentially moving back to live with their parents. This, as you can imagine, can be a very isolating experience during an already traumatic time. In Taylor’s memory, we are committed to helping other families who may be facing a similar situation. We see ourselves as advocates for this wonderful yet vulnerable and sometimes misunderstood group of young people between the ages of 18-39 years.

We were also invited to share our story in the Alberta Cancer Foundation magazine “Leap”, a publication about Alberta’s cancer free movement. https://myleapmagazine.ca/2015/09/01/staying-strong-for-taylor/

Gord Downie continues to be a poetic and musical inspiration to the world.  Musical hosts Soul’d Out and headliner Trickle Down look forward to seeing you on October 17th for the second annual GEDfest: celebrating the life of Gordon Edgar Downie and the music of the Tragically Hip. Please help us honour Gord Downie, who the world lost to glioblastoma, and raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

For the month of November, #4 Fire Station members are growing moustaches and collecting donations in support of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.

GRIT celebrates local unsung heroes. Bree Howling, a Professional Boxer (1-0) is one of these heroes. Bree Howling’s father is fighting leukemia. Amidst getting stem cell tested to see if she is a match to donate to her father, Bree Howling is on a mission to raise money for local cancer patients. In collaboration with UNDRCARD Boxing Studio, DYNAMIC MOVEMENT LAB and Amplified Athletics, GRIT is organizing an charity event to raise money for this cause.

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Bald-Faced Cocktail Competition is an event that is sure to hype up the city of Calgary!

On November 10th, Bald-Faced Cocktail Competition will be hosting signature cocktail competition to highlight a new product available to the Alberta market. Ten bartenders will create signature cocktails using the product for judging by a panel and then to be auctioned off to public attendees. The event will be held at Proof Cocktail Bar.

Attention: the time has now changed from 1:00 PM to 12:00 PM.

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The friends and family host a clay shoot every year in memory of Lorne Howes. The event will once again be hosted at the Silver Willow Sporting Club and is organized by Randy Howes. This year, the event will be hosted on March 21st, 2020.

This event will be supporting Provincial Research in Alberta.

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon has turned VIRTUAL!

Did you know that the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon raises $600,000 to $1,000,000 for up to 90 charities every year? The Alberta Cancer Foundation is one of those charities! You can help us build a better and stronger community by participating in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge!

All races run right through the heart of your neighbourhood for you to experience the city’s breathtaking views, new finds and western hospitality when you run, walk or wheel in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5k or 50K . The new virtual component ends September 27th.

When you complete your registration consider a gift, large or small, to make an even bigger difference for Albertans facing cancer at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Every dollar counts and 100% raised will come back to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, even credit card processing fees.

When you register, there are a number of prizes you can win, along with the ability to raise SCENE points when you fundraise for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. If you aren’t interested in the prizing, you can register for FREE as a virtual fundraiser and participant!

Simply click the link https://raceroster.com/events/2020/23445/scotiabank-calgary-marathon-2020?aff=YRHHY&aff=YRHHY to register and choose the Alberta Cancer Foundation to support upon signing up! Join us to make a real difference for patients facing cancer across the province!

David, along with his two sisters are raising money in honour of their mother Sally, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. They intend to raise funds through this online event page, while abiding by social distancing. Please help support the Adamson family by donating today!

https://p2p.onecause.com/sallyscrusaders

WHAT IS PUTTING FORE A PURPOSE?

This new virtual fundraising initiative is open to all Albertan residents looking to support Albertans facing cancer, while enjoying a round of golf with their friends this August. Think of it as a month-long social distanced golf tournament for a good cause! There are two ways you can participate:

• Day of Golf: We have partnered with various Alberta golf courses, who will be dedicating a Day of Golf to drive awareness and raise funds for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
• Virtual Golf Initiative: You and your group can designate a round of golf at a course of your choosing, by pledging a donation in support of Albertans facing cancer.

Whether you dedicate a round through our Virtual Golf Initiative, or participate in one of our partnering courses Day of Golf events, the rules are simple:

• Book a tee time and pay your green fee as you normally would.
• Register on our official site (still to come) and make a recommended donation of $50 or over per golfer.
• If you sign up through a Day of Golf – you will be given your bag tag and a golf cart flag at the course, to show you are golfing for Albertans facing cancer. If you are joining the Virtual Golf Initiative and would like a bag tag, we can arrange to have those delivered to you at home.
• Print off an official “Putting Fore a Purpose” score card and submit your round via social media to be eligible for various prizes using #puttingforeapurpose.
• Play a fun round of golf. Coordinate a group of your favorite golfers and set up challenges to create some friendly completion. If you want to get real competitive, challenge each person to pledge an extra donation for lost balls, mulligans, double bogies or highest net score.
• Check out our Albertans Helping Albertans silent auction (still to come), open from August 1^st – 31^st, 2020, highlighting Alberta’s tourism industry and bid on unique experiences to support the beauty of our province and all it has to offer.

By registering a corporate group in our virtual golf initiative, you can practice physical distancing while getting out on the links, and making a difference in your community. Considering working with one of our public course partners to book a group of tee times to bring your employees together in a restriction-friendly way. Host a series of challenges to raise funds and create some friendly competition among your staff and stakeholders.

“Music brings people together. So my function in anything I do is to help bring people closer in.” – Gord Downie

Welcome to the 3rd Annual 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 17th, Tragically Hip Tribute band Trickle Down is playing two shows at the Ironwood Stage and Grill (1229 9 Ave SE) at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with all proceeds being donated to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre through the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The evening show will be live streamed, with an online auction also being held. Simultaneously, Trickle Down are pleased to announce fellow Tragically Hip Tribute act Should High Weeds will be playing a 3rd show staring at Mikey’s on 12th Avenue.

GEDfest 2:00 – 4:00 pm
GEDfest 8:00 pm

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Livestream of GEDfest 8:00 p.m. show
Online Auction:
givergy.ca/GEDfest

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 Tom Baker 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: https://p2p.onecause.com/gedfest2020

something2wear fall fashion show is going virtual, but in style of course!

We are doing 4 fashion show segments on Instagram Live on Sunday from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
We will be selling Mystery bags for $25 and $50, where 100% of proceeds will come back to the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program.

Cancer can be a huge strain on the finances. People are often forced to cash in their retirement funds and use up their savings to make ends meet during treatment. The costs can be so overwhelming that some patients will decide against having life-saving therapy and instead choose a lesser treatment as they simply cannot afford the out-of-pocket expenses for items such as medications, medical supplies, transportation, accommodations and child care. Thanks to individuals like you, patients and families are able to receive financial support during their treatment so they can focus on what matters most – healing.

Last year, the Patient Financial Assistance Program was accessed more than 4,933 times by over 926 families across Alberta.