STARS Alberta lottery kicks off 2019 fundraising campaign
The 2019 STARS Lottery Alberta grand prizes were unveiled Thursday, including three fully-furnished dream homes in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge. Continue reading
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Brett Kissel releases ‘My Story Is’ song about Stollery Children’s Hospital patients
As the 20th annual Corus Radiothon got underway, country music artist Brett Kissel released his song “My story is…” to honour Stollery Children’s Hospital patients. Continue reading
Edmonton’s ‘freezing father’ raises $35K for children’s hospital by camping in the cold
The man who has become known across Alberta’s capital as Edmonton’s “freezing father” finished up his annual fundraiser for the Stollery Children’s Hospital on Friday night, raising over $35,000 for the facility by spending a week camping out in the cold. Continue reading
Prom night do-over raising funds to outfit London students for grad
A London dress shop is holding a ‘do over’ prom for adults whose school-day formals didn’t live up to their dreams. Proceeds will go to young people who need help glamming up. Continue reading
Fundraiser for Vernon hospital collects $350,000
Money from Light A Bulb campaign to be used for anaesthetic machines. Continue reading
Edmonton’s ‘freezing father’ begins annual January camp-out in daughter’s memory
Cooler temperatures and a fresh blanket of snow will greet Peter Burgess as he begins his annual week-long camp-out in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Rick Mercer headlining 2019 Silver Spoon Dinner in Saskatoon
A familiar face is coming back to headline the 29th annual Silver Spoon Dinner in Saskatoon on May 6. Continue reading
Winnipeg runner’s trek in support of Siloam Mission continues in the cold
Runner Junel Malapad has already surpassed his goal of $5,000 for Siloam Mission throughout his 150-mile route, which began on Wednesday. Continue reading
Winnipeg man continues Boxing Day tradition of running for charity
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Local runner Junel Mulapad is raising money for Siloam Mission by running 150 miles beginning on Boxing Day. Continue reading
Vernon Salvation Army far from Christmas Kettle fundraising goal
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
So far, the annual campaign, which funds the charity’s work in Vernon throughout the year, has raised $307,492 of its $500,000 goal. Continue reading