Epicurean Calgary

Year Round

Shave Your Lid for a Kid

Various locations

Shave Your Lid for a Kid
Shave Your Lid for a Kid is Kids Cancer Care's largest fundraising initiative, raising more than $9 million since its inception in 1998. The shave program is successful because of you. Each year, hundreds of Albertans like you shave their heads for our kids. This bold move shows moral support for the kids who lose their hair during cancer treatments, while raising money for camp, research, hospital and scholarship programs for young people affected by cancer.

5 steps to a stellar shave.
Planning a shave is easy. Just follow the steps below and you'll be on your way to a spectacular hair-razing event:

Download a shave kit.
Set a fundraising goal, date and location for your shave.
Register your shave online with Kids Cancer Care.
Spread the word. Tell all your friends and family, teachers and colleagues about your shave. Share your fundraising goal with them and invite them to join your shave as a shavee or pledger. Contact their office for promotional ideas.
Make your shave event fun. Invite your friends. Bring music. Have a BBQ for your supporters. Shave yourself a Mohawk first. Start a competition between shavees with a prize for the highest fundraiser.

Shaving your head is a great way to raise money while showing moral support for kids who lose their hair during cancer treatments. If bald isn't your style, you can always opt for a haircut or pledge someone else who is shaving. Check out the new shave video here and share it widely.
Shave Your Lid for a Kid is a grassroots initiative sponsored by Trico Homes and made possible by thousands of brave Albertans who shave their heads and raise vital funds and awareness for children with cancer.

For more ideas on how to promote and organize your own shave or for help registering and pledging online, contact Leah Nelner at 403.984.1223 or email her at nelner@kidscancercare.ab.ca.
To find out more about our Shave Your Lid for a Kid program, contact Leah Nelner at 403.984.1223 or email her at nelner@kidscancercare.ab.ca.

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September 2017

September 23, 2017

Calgary Basset Waddle

Springbank Pet Resort, 104 Commercial Court

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The annual Waddle is back and like last year, they’d like to concentrate again on how they can best help the bassets we all love and show appreciation for the people who work so hard to help them.
So with the Waddle returns the Bodacious Basset Bottle Drive!!! If you'd like to attend the Waddle, please organize some sort of bottle drive between now and September 23rd. The proceeds, of course, will help out bassets in need.

This year’s Waddle will include:
- A Thank-you BBQ for all volunteers & supporters as well as those Bodacious Basset Bottle Drive participants + prizes for the most money raised
- The return of the Great Basset Race and Prize for Longest Ears
- Raffle Prize Draw (Included with Entry)
- 50/50 Draw
- Merchandise for purchase like our new 2018 Calendars, Basset Rescue t-shirts, and other cool items
- Volunteer recognition and the ‘Harold Fraser Volunteer Award’

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September 24, 2017

2017 Walk N' Wag

River Park, 14A Street and 50 Ave. S.W.

10:30 a.m. - On site sign in and registration
11:30 a.m. - 2 km. walk starts
Picnic and fun activities for dogs and humans with friends of ARF until 2:00 p.m.

Entry fee - $20 ARF members, $25 non-members
Children under 12: $10
Register as a team or an individual. Individuals raising over $300 will receive a special ARF prize package.

The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta is proud to host their eighth annual Walk n' Wag dog walk and picnic.
This is your opportunity to help the many stray and unwanted dogs and cats from rural areas and First Nations communities. ARF rescues these animals and places them in loving, permanent homes while providing programs to reduce pet overpopulation.
Join dogs and their owners for a 2 km walk through the park followed by a great activities for dogs, children, and families.
Kids welcome! Don't have a dog to walk? Bring your favourite stuffie and they'll be sure it's treated well.
Prizes, awards, and plenty of fun activities for dogs and humans alike.
Over $100,000 has been raised over the past seven Walk n' Wags!

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September 30, 2017

17th Annual Harvest Half Marathon

Mid-Sun Community Center, 50 Midpark Rise S.E.

The course travels on a picturesque loop through Fish Creek Park and the communities of Midnapore, Shawnee, Evergreen and Sundance.

Race Time:
7:45 a.m. Sharp (walkers @ 7:45 a.m., course closes at 11:00 a.m.)
Distance:
21.1 km/13.1 miles

Entry Fees
Half Marathon: $75

Harvest Half Marathon is in partnership with the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC) at the University of Calgary. The motto in this partnership is “ helping kids stay active for life”. The core values important to the race are:
· Injury prevention in all sport and recreational activities so we can all lead an active life.
· Directly related to youth and young adults
· Sports and fitness related
· Relevant to our community
Dollars raised will directly impact our youth regarding implementation and evaluation of injury prevention programs in schools and in communities. It will also support evaluation, implementation and purchase in state of the art remote and wearable technologies to enhance injury prevention and physical activity. This will lead to a significant public health impact in reducing injury in youth sport and recreation.
Post-race refreshments are available inside the Mid Sun Community Centre to all race participants

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October 2017

October 1, 2017

CIBC Run for the Cure

Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.

1k and 5k Routes

Run Day Details:                         
7:00 a.m. Registration
7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
8:30 a.m. Warm-up
9:00 a.m. Start of 5k Run
9:20 a.m. Start of 1k Walk
Survivor Activity:
10:30 a.m. Awards & Closing Ceremonies

Participant Fee Options
Adult: $45 fee waived when you raise $150 or more
Youth (under 18): $45 fee waived when you raise $60 or more

On Sunday, October 1, unite with all Canadians in the  Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. Be part of the largest single-day volunteer-led  fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education, and awareness programs and creating a future without breast cancer.
Breast cancer affects Canadians from coast to coast. Each year, thousands of Canadians of all ages and walks of life unite to participate in the Run. The reasons for participating vary, but we all have the same goal in mind: to create a future without breast cancer.
Make a difference and support the Run, the Foundation, and the cause. Whether you are a long time supporter or this is your first time participating in the Run for the Cure, thank you for choosing to direct your time, effort, dollars and heart to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The Foundation is making a significant impact to reduce the burden of breast cancer through research, education, awareness and advocacy initiatives with your support. Please mark your calendar for the 26th annual Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 1.

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October 1, 2017

Gorilla Run

Starting and finishing at the Calgary Zoo

8:00 a.m. Start time

Registration:
Adult Solo– $65
Adult Relay Team– $155
18 & Under Solo – $50
Youth Team (all members 18 & Under) – $125
Relay teams can be up to 4 runners

Events:
16km. Team Relay
16km. Solo

Gorilla Run, now in its 14th year, was established in 2004 to raise funds for Mountain Gorillas and other endangered species. Over the last 13 years the race/relay has donated close to $100,000 dollars to wild animals threatened with extinction, with funds sent to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, the Bonobo Conservation Initiative, and many more.
Please join in to run through the zoo on Sunday October 2nd for the annual ‘Race For Conservation’! Start the race/relay running through the Zoo, and return for the Post Race Ceremony at the Kitamba Cafe inside the grounds for medals, prizes and more.
Please help the Calgary Zoo in their quest to save endangered animals.

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October 1, 2017

Bowling for Brains- Aneurysm Fundraiser

National on 10th, 341 10 Ave. S.W.

Time: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20

Bowling for Brains is in honour of brain aneurysm patients, their story, survival and recovery. Your contribution to raise funds will go directly to the Neurovascular Research Fund which will contribute to ongoing research and make further inroads into early detection methods and medical and surgical treatments.
Funds raised will stay in Calgary and will be specifically donated to the Calgary Health Trust Neurovascular Research Fund which will help to ensure they continue to make inroads in brain aneurysm science and treatment. Accurate, early diagnosis is critical, as the initial hemorrhage may be fatal, result in devastating neurologic outcomes or produce other minor symptoms. Educating people on the signs and increasing research can increase the chance of more of these being caught, before it is too late.

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October 7, 2017

Annual Robert Hamilton Memorial Race

The race starts and finishes at Shouldice Park, Home Road and Montgomery Ave N.W.

Start time: 10:00 a.m.

Race Fees: $35/ $45 after Oct. 6
10 mile and 5 mile course

This race was founded in 1974 by the Calgary Roadrunners Club (CRR). Its "retro" style and the 5 and 10 mile distances honour the race's namesake and those who originally set this historical event in motion.
Robert Hamilton (1941 - 1974)
This race is proudly presented by the Calgary Road Runners in the memory of one of Calgary’s great runners. Robert Hamilton was born in Calgary on March 22, 1941 and lived here all his life. He attended Crescent Heights High School and won his first race in 1956, the 1 Mile at the Army Cadets Championships. This was followed by various wins in the 1, 3 and 6 mile distances. In 1966 he broke the record for the 10-mile at the Edmonton Highland Games, and broke it again in 1967.
His opportunities to compete nationally and internationally were hampered by a lack of travel money and sponsorship, but his contributions to running in Calgary went beyond his own accomplishments: he coached high school middle distance runners and encouraged others to exercise.
Robert competed in the first Calgary Marathon in 1963, and from 1968 to 1971 he won the Alberta Cross Country Championships. In 1966 he was selected for the Alberta Team to go to the Canadian Cross Country Championships where the team placed first.
The day before he died Robert was second in a 6-mile race, and on his birthday the next day he and a couple friends jogged to Prince's Island Park to work out. At the intersection of Memorial Drive and 10th Street, a vehicle struck the three friends and two were badly hurt and Robert died from his injuries.
The grief in the Calgary running community was expressed in a legacy run in Robert's name. In September of 1974 the fledgling Calgary Roadrunners Club ran their first 10-mile Robert Hamilton Memorial Road Race in Bowmont Park.

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October 8, 2017

27th Annual Investors Group Alzheimer Walk & Run

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

10:00 a.m.-NOON

Registration:
5 km walk, 5 km run or 10 km run
$35 General Adult Registration
$10 Kids/Senior discounted registration 

Become a life-changer for local families.
Register to walk or run and raise funds for the cause.
The Investors Group Thanksgiving Memory Walk & Run has been bringing people together in Calgary and creating new Thanksgiving traditions for 26 years. Individuals, families and teams from across Calgary and surrounding areas will come together on Thanksgiving Sunday (October 8th) to walk 5K, run 5K or run 10K. In 2013, close to 1,700 participants joined in and raised nearly $300,000 for the cause.
You are encouraged to take important steps to support local people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. All funds raised from this event will go directly to providing education, care and support for impacted families in Calgary and surrounding areas. The difference you'll make is concrete, practical and immediate.

All funds raised from this event will go directly to:
- Creating important life changes for families affected
- Transformative information through educational workshops
- A friendly ear and confidential place to discuss grief, anxiety and loss
- Meaningful social and recreational activities for people living with dementia

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October 15, 2017

2017 Calgary Heartbeat Run

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Times:
9:00 a.m. 10K Run/Walk
9:05 a.m. 5km Run/Walk
10:00 a.m. Kids 1K Run/Walk

Race entry fees:
10km: $45/$15 Youth
5km: $45/$15 Youth
1km: $15

The 8th Annual Family Fun Run will take place on Sunday, October 15. As in past years, the race will commence at Eau Claire Market and follow the running paths along the Bow River. There will be a 10k, 5k and a 1k children's race with prizes and medals in each category. All proceeds raised will go directly to helping children born with congenital heart defects and their families. 
The main fundraiser of the year is just around the corner and there are some wonderful perks planned for the event. The Disney princesses will be in attendance, and each child who is registered for the 1k run will receive a superhero cape. Look also for some fabulous door prizes, and as in years' past, medals and prizes for the top runners in each age category. EVERY runner with a CHD will receive a custom Heart Hero gift.
Come out on October 15 and participate in the 10km or 5km Run/Walk, or the 1km Fun Run!

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