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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May 2018

May 26, 2018

Cochrane and Airdrie Mutt Struts

Cochrane & Area Humane Society, 62 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane, Alberta
East Lake Park, Airdrie, Alberta

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.

Registration fee: $10

Join in for a day of two and four legged fun on Saturday, May 26! Along with the 17th Annual Mutt Strut dog walk, presented by Cochrane Veterinary Care Clinic, this year they’re also going to be celebrating their 20th anniversary! Join in at the shelter to start and finish your walk and stick around after the walk for carnival games, face painting, balloon twisting and prizes for the kids. Your kids will love the stuffy adoption centre! Grab a bite to eat at the BBQ and check out the vendors. The first 100 registrants to check in that morning will receive a “doggy bag” filled with fun items! There will be prizes for the top fundraisers so register and collect pledges! You don’t need a dog to join in on the walk and all funds raised at the Mutt Strut go to support the animals in care!

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May 26, 2018

The Wheels for Wells Community Bike Ride

Southview Church, Walden Campus, 20200 Walden Blvd. S.E.

Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m  Package pickup opens
9:10 a.m. Prizes, Special Announcements & Safety Talk
9:30 a.m. 30km, 50 km, 70 km, 90 km bike rides commence, each distance is sent out 2 minutes apart
10:30 a.m. 10km Family & Kids ride commences
11:00 a.m. CoCo Brooks sandwiches served as cyclists return
1:30 p.m. All riding events will conclude. Road support concludes.
Distances: 10, 30, 50, 70, or 90 kilometres
Note: You must complete the ride in 4 hours

Pricing Schedule:
until May 25: $60
Ride Day, May 26: $70 ($10 will be donated directly to this year's water project)
​Family (2 adults, 3 children): $95
Families receive 2 t-shirts and can purchase additional t-shirts for $15 each

The Wheels for Wells Community Bike Ride is all about having fun in your own community while making an amazing and positive change to another! All donations go directly towards creating water projects around the world!
There are currently 663 million people on the planet who do not have access to safe and clean drinking water. We want to see that number at zero.
This bike ride is a great start to your cycling season and a fun way to participate in ending the global water crisis. 

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May 27, 2018

The Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides

Three locations

Pet Valu Evanston, 7026-2060 Symons Valley Pkwy N.W.
Sign in: 10:30 a.m.
Walk Time: 11:00 a.m.

Parking Lot @ Annie's Cafe Fish Creek South
Sign in: 11:00 a.m.
Walk Time: 11:30 a.m.

Bowness Park Picnic Site 3, 8900 48th Ave. N.W.
Sign in: 10:00 a.m.
Walk Time: 11:00 a.m.

There is no registration fee and 100% of the funds you raise will go towards the cause.

The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is a national fundraising walk held in more than 300 communities across Canada. The Walk raises funds for Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, whose mission is to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them a Dog Guide at no cost. To date, the Walks have collectively raised more than $15 million.
Dog Guides are provided at no cost to qualified applicants. Thanks to national sponsors, 100% of the funds raised from the  Pet Valu Walk go directly to the six Dog Guide training programs. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides have provided specially trained Dog Guides to over 2,700 eligible Canadians from coast to coast at no cost despite costing $25,000 to train and place and no government funding. With your help, more people can experience the mobility, safety and independence a devoted Dog Guide brings.

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May 27, 2018

Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History

Edworthy Park, Picnic Site, 5050 Spruce Dr. S.W.

Times:
Registration: 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies Time: 11:30 a.m.
Event time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremonies Time: 2:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $25

On Sunday, May 27, thousands of participants across Canada will unite at local community walk sites during CF awareness month to celebrate their fundraising efforts, while imagining a world without CF.
Over 10,000 supporters, including volunteers, donors, partners and participants help support Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s mission; To end cystic fibrosis (CF). The funds raised at the walk are used to target world-class research, supporting and advocating for high-quality individualized CF care and raising and allocating funds for these purposes.

Funds Raised
Since 1960, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has invested more than $150 million in leading cystic fibrosis research, innovation and care. As a result, Canadians with cystic fibrosis have one of the highest median survival rates in the world. We have come a long way, but, we have not found a cure or control; Canadians with cystic fibrosis continue to struggle to breathe every day.

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May 27, 2018

Scotiabank Calgary Marathon

Start and finish in Stampede Park

Race Day Schedule - Sunday
Race Start Time   
50K Ultra: 7:00 a.m.   
Scotiabank Marathon: 7:00 a.m.   
Centaur Subaru 21.1K: 7:00 a.m.   
Jugo Juice 10K: 7:30 a.m.    
GoodLife Fitness 5K: 12:00 p.m.
Scotiabank Kids Marathon: 10:00 a.m.

Entry Fees:
Scotiabank 50K Ultra
Late (Mar. 1-May 20): $150
May 21-26: $175

Scotiabank 42.2K
Late (Mar. 1-May 20): $115
May 21-26: $125

Centaur Subaru 21.1K
Late (Mar. 1-May 20): $105
May 21-26: $115

Jugo Juice 10K
Late (Mar. 1-May 20): $65
May 21-26: $70

Goodlife Fitness 5K Family Walk & Run
Late (Mar. 1-May 20): $50
May 21-26: $60

Scotiabank Kids Marathon
Late (Mar. 1-May 20): $25
May 21-26: $25

Health & Wellness Expo Location
The Big Four, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way S.E.

Expo Dates
Thursday, May 24: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 25: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 26: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

Voted 2012-2014 Best Road Race in Alberta, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a challenging, competitive and fun event with a race designed for everyone of any level. Events include the Scotiabank Marathon, Centaur Subaru 21.1K, Jugo Juice 10K, Goodlife Fitness 5K Family Walk & Run and Scotiabank Kids Marathon.
The Calgary Marathon course is certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathon Society) and by Athletics Alberta and can be used as a qualifer for Boston. Whether it is your first marathon or your 50th, there is no better run than the Calgary Marathon. With beautiful scenery, friendly crowds, on course entertainment, and 1000+ volunteers, you will have the support and encouragement you need to reach your goal.

The Scotiabank Charity Challenge
The Scotiabank Charity Challenge unites the spirit of runners with a unique fundraising program to help create a stronger future for young people and build vibrant communities.
Make your run more meaningful by helping one of the official Charities reach their goals while you are achieving yours! Set up a fundraising page or make a direct donation during your race registration. As Scotiabank covers all the fees associated with online fundraising, 100% of the funds raised will go directly to your chosen charity.

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May 27, 2018

27th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride/Walt Healy, Bob Kane and Roger Hyde Memorial Ride

Starts at: Aldersyde Petro Can, 100-64273 Hwy 7E, Aldersyde, Alberta

Registration 11:00 a.m.
High Noon - kickstands up! 50 km ride to the Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd N.E.
1:00 pm - enjoy the Show & Shine, great food, live and silent auctions and more.

Entry fee: $30 person

On Sunday, May 27th, Kane’s Harley-Davidson will be hosting the annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride along with over 500 members of the Calgary and area community who love to ride. Come together to promote awareness for rider safety in our community. All proceeds to donated to Wood's Homes. All proceeds from the ride will help provide family treatment, crisis counselling, job training for young adults, expressive therapies, transitional housing, employment training and so much more for the children and youth in treatment at Wood’s Homes.
The Motorcycle Awareness Ride honours three motorcycling legends:
Bob Kane moved to Calgary in 1957, opening Kane’s Motorcycle Shop.
Walt Healy was a founding member of the Calgary Motorcycle Club in 1926 and also helped form the Ace-Hy Motorcycle Club in 1938.
Roger Hyde was a champion for the 25th Anniversary of the Calgary Motorcycle Awareness Ride – an event very dear to his heart.

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June 2018

June 2, 2018

2018 Hope Classic: Walk, Run, Wheel

South Glenmore Park, 90 Ave. and 24 St. S.W.

Race Start Times:
Check in: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Warm up: 10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Wheelers, Walkers & Runners start: 10:15 a.m.
Family entertainment, door prize draws, and celebratory BBQ for all participants will follow the race at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Registration:
1K Individual Walk/Run/Wheel: $25
5K Individual Walk/Run/Wheel: $25
10K Individual Walk/Run/Wheel: $25
1K 5K 10K Family or Team Walk/Run/Wheel $80 for 4 members + $20 for each additional team member

The 2018 Hope Classic: Walk, Run, Wheel is set to take place on Saturday, June 2 at South Glenmore Park in Calgary. This is a family-friendly, non-competitive event in which all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate; finishing is winning! Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to walk, run, or wheel 1K, 5K, or 10K. Races are followed by a BBQ, children’s entertainment, and door prize draws. The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta is pleased to host the Ninth Annual Hope Classic: Walk, Run, Wheel. Welcome to participants of all ages & abilities who wish to walk, run, or wheel 1K, 5K, or 10K and their motto is "finishing is winning!"
The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta is a non-profit organization who strives to improve the quality of life for all individuals with spina bifida & hydrocephalus and their families.

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June 2, 2018

Calgary Brain Tumour Walk 2018

Edworthy Park, Site 6, 5050 Spruce Dr. S.W.

Registration: Opens at 8:30 a.m.    
Survivor Photo: 9:45 a.m.    
Opening Ceremonies: Start at 9:50 a.m.  
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.
After the Walk Fun: Free BBQ for participants and entertainment runs 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Distance: 2.5km or 5km walk or fun-run

Participant: No Fee
Personal Suggested Fundraising Goal: $1,000.00

Welcome to the 24th Annual Calgary Brain Tumour Walk!
Research, support programs, information, advocacy, awareness and HOPE –
You make all of this possible by joining your local Brain Tumour Walk.
Walk. Sprint. Fundraise.
Whether you've just begun your journey, you’re honouring a survivor or you have lost someone close to you, you are part of the National Movement to End Brain Tumours. Bring your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours to celebrate and pay tribute to everyone impacted by a brain tumour.
Brain Tumour Walks are annual family-friendly events that take place in more than 20 cities across Canada! All funds raised by Walkers and Teams support Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada programs and services. Walk to raise funds to support your brain tumour community. These funds go towards life-changing research, support programs, information, advocacy, awareness, and HOPE. You can help reach the national goal of $1.45 million! Individuals, family teams, health care teams, research teams, corporate teams – Together we can change the lives of the estimated 55,000 Canadians living with a brain tumour.
Since the charity’s founding in 1982, more than $5.8 million has been directed to breakthrough research into this complex disease. And each year, thousands of Canadians seek information resources and support through Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to help them cope with their life-changing diagnosis.

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June 2, 2018

Dog Jog 2018

South Glenmore Park West End Polo Field, 90th Avenue and Oakmount Drive S.W.

Times:
10:00 a.m. - Registration opens
11:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies and Walk kick-off
12:00 p.m. -  Dog Jog Starts!
1:00 p.m. - Food, Entertainment, Prize Ceremony & Awards

Registration: $25
Dog Jogging Family - $45.00
A Dog Jogging Family consists of 2 adult and 2 children
The route is a choice between a 2.5km or 5km walk/run.

Dog Jog is a celebration of family and friendship! Calgary Humane Society uses the funds raised at Dog Jog to find loving forever families for thousands of animals each year. This year celebrate families of all shapes and sizes by packing South Glenmore Park full of family-friendly (and Fido-friendly!) activities for people and pooches of all ages to enjoy.
Grab a bite to eat from local food trucks or a refreshing beer from the folks at Village Brewery in our new all-age food + beverage garden called the Mutt & Mingle. Shop for goodies in the Barkingville Market, visit the bouncy castles in the Kids Zone or direct your pooch to the "Paw Spa" for some pampering; there's something planned for everyone!

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June 3, 2018

23rd Annual Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk

North Edworthy Park, 4705 Montgomery View N.W.

Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Warm-Up: 9:15 a.m.
Start: 9:30 a.m.

Gutsy Walk is a fundraising event, and all participants are encouraged to register online and fundraise. Suggested Goal: $150.00. Walks are 2km, 5km, or 10km.

Do you have what it takes to make it stop? On Sunday, June 3 join in for a fun filled event at the 23rd Annual Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk. Let’s show loved ones living with Crohn’s and colitis they are not alone. TOGETHER - we can stop the pain, stop the multiple surgeries, and stop the missed moments.
Together, teams and individual walkers will fundraise by collecting pledges from their friends, family and co-workers, for much-needed research and education to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the lives of children and adults affected by these chronic diseases.
Gutsy Walk is Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s largest national fundraising event. Previously known as the ‘Heel & Wheel a-thon’, since the launch of the walk in 1996 the event has grown immensely and thanks to the amazing efforts of dedicated participants and volunteers over $26 million dollars has been raised to date. Participation in one of the 60+ Gutsy Walks is a great way to increase awareness and raise much-needed funds in support of essential research for loved ones suffering from these diseases.
Canada has one of the highest rates for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world and those rates are increasing. Most alarming, the number of new cases of Crohn’s disease in Canadian children has almost doubled since 1995.
Crohn’s and colitis are lifelong diseases that can have a devastating impact on quality of life, elevate the risk of colorectal cancer, and in the case of Crohn’s disease, shorten life expectancy.

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June 3, 2018

Walk For Arthritis

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. and Bow River Pathways

Walk Distance: 1 KM or 5 KM
Registration Open: 9:00 a.m.
Walk Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Registration:
Adult: $25
Student/Senior: $10
Child (12 & under): FREE
Family Registration: $25.00
You may register a family of up to two adults and four children/students using one email address.
There is no cost to register for adults or families who raise at least $100, or students who raise at least $60 in pledges.

The Walk For Arthritis is a one day community-based event that raises much needed funds for the more than 6 million Canadians affected by arthritis. These numbers are only going to increase. By 2035, 1 in 4 Canadians will have arthritis. As the prevalence of arthritis increases, so does the demand for investment into cutting-edge research, proactive advocacy and innovative solutions that will deliver better health outcomes for people affected by arthritis.
Since its inception, the Walk for Arthritis has raised over $10 million. Let’s make 2018, the ninth year, a record breaking year by raising $2 million, allowing the Arthritis Society to fund even more research and provide innovative solutions to those living with this devastating disease.
The Walk For Arthritis is The Arthritis Society’s marquee fundraising event. The Walk unites those who feel the emotional and physical pain of arthritis in communities across the country to fund a cure and improve the lives of those living with arthritis. It is one day of the year that people who live with arthritis can come together, laugh and cry with each other, and celebrate the strength and courage it takes to fight this devastating disease.
Select either a 1km. or 5km. walk, in this all-ages, everyone’s welcome, family-friendly event. Registering for the Walk means you join a passionate community that is determined to build awareness and raise much-needed funds for arthritis research. Fundraising also permits The Arthritis Society to keep providing vital programs and services that enable people with arthritis to live well at home, work and play.

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June 9, 2018

10th Annual HOPE for a Cure Run & Walk

Site #3, Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave. N.W.

Race Start Times:
Welcome & Registration- 9:00 a.m.
Kids' Races: 10:15 a.m.
5K Walk & 10K Run: 10:30 a.m.
BBQ: 11:30 a.m.
Raffle Winners and Announcements: 12:00 p.m.

Registration Entry Fees:
Registration is $20.00
Registration fees for the Run/Walk or Cheerleader include a commemorative 10th Annual Hope for a Cure Run & Walk T-shirt, and lunch.

Come join volunteers, walkers, runners, and cheerleaders as the Southern Alberta Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada celebrates the 10th Annual Hope for a Cure Run & Walk in Calgary! The event will be hosted in the beautiful Bowness Park with a huge playground for kids, games for adults, a fire pit to keep warm, a delicious BBQ, and a raffle table bigger and better than ever! Bring your friends and family! The event is wheelchair-accessible and open to all abilities. Please join in for a great day of fun, exercise and refreshments.
Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited brain disorder that causes cells in specific parts of the brain to die. Huntington disease is a genetic disorder. About one in every 10,000 Canadians has HD, but one in every 1,000 are touched by HD whether at risk, as a caregiver, family member or friend. The HD gene is dominant, which means that each child born to a parent with Huntington disease has a 50% chance of sharing the same fate.
The symptoms of HD include:
1. Emotional (depression, apathy, obsessive behaviour)
2. Mental (inability to focus, think and recall, make decisions)
3. Physical (weight loss, involuntary movements, diminished coordination,.inability to walk, talk, swallow)
The disease leads to complete incapacitation and, eventually, death. At the moment, there are no treatments that will slow down or stop the disease. But hope for a meaningful treatment has never been more real. More than ever, now is the time to step up the fight against HD. Proceeds of this event go to the Huntington Society of Canada.

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June 9, 2018

High Hopes Challenge

Camp Kindle, 29479 Range Road 6.1 A, Water Valley, Alberta

On Saturday, June 9, corporate leaders will put their smart phones, meetings and business lunches on hold to tackle a one-of-a-kind experience at Camp Kindle. Each spring, Calgary business leaders test their physical and mental stamina in a day-long challenge to raise money for children affected by cancer. With their kid coaches in tow (all childhood cancer survivors, bereaved siblings, or going through treatment), the leaders are challenged with mastering a series of obstacle courses, the climbing wall, giant swing, zip-line, nifty camp songs and funky arts and crafts. The day will be filled with laughter, fun and friendship as the kid coaches show their challengers the magic of Camp Kindle.
Join the Challenge today by supporting your favourite leader and kid coach with an online pledge.

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9:00 a.m.: Pre-event and warm-up
10:00 a.m.: 5 km. Walk Start
10:30 a.m.: 8 km. Run Start
Join in for a church service, and family fun including live entertainment, face painting, food and refreshments. Awards and prizes to follow the walk/run.

Registration: $30 until May 31, then $35

Betty's Run for ALS celebrates, promotes and channels hope for those affected with ALS, their families and their friends.
Over the past 21 years, Betty's Run has raised over $7 million due to the generous support of donors and participants. Of funds raised, 60 per cent stay in Alberta to support those currently living with ALS through equipment and client services. The remaining 40 per cent of funds support ongoing research into identifying the cause and cure for this devastating disease.
In 1996, Calgarian Betty Norman was diagnosed with ALS. Her year long physical and emotional battle with this terrible disease inspired her friends and family to organize an annual fundraiser. Betty's Run for ALS has grown steadily to become one of the largest ALS fundraisers in Canada.

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June 10, 2018

The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women

Edworthy Park, 5050 Spruce Dr. S.W.

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Distance: 5K, 10K or 1K (12 & under)
8:30 a.m. - 1K Little Steps
8:55 a.m. - Welcome and warm-up
9:15 a.m. - 10K start
9:30 a.m. - 5K start

Registration:
1K Little Steps: $25
5K Walk/Run: $55
10K: $55
TEAMS of 5 or more for 5k and 10k: $50

Run. Inspired.
Experience an Olympian's inspired words, a fun run and some awesome swag you are sure to love! The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women will be benefiting The Women’s Mental Health Clinic at the Foothills Medical Centre which currently sees 600 women annually. Conservative estimates suggest that as many as 3,600 Calgary and area women will struggle with their mental health on a yearly basis.
Join in gorgeous Edworthy Park for an inspired run! Hear inspirational words, run a scenic 5K or 10K along the water, and cheer on the little oness in Little Steps 1K run. Everyone goes home happy with jewelry, race kits, shirts and more.
The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women is a national event series, held in 17 cities across Canada in support of women’s mental health programs. Year after year, participants and their families help raise money that directly benefits local women’s mental health programs. Moreover, the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women is about feeling good. Did you know, numerous studies have shown that aerobic exercise that raises your heart rate for at least 25 minutes can have the same effect on your brain chemistry as antidepressant drugs and structured talk therapy1? Celebrate this effective method of anxiety and depression management, and join in.
All your pledges and donations will be supporting women’s mental health programs at Foothills Medical Clinic.

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June 10, 2018

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

Stanley Park, 4100 1A Street S.W.

Registration Open: 9:00 a.m. 
Walk Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
Length of Walk: 5 km

Registration fee: Although there is no registration fee each participant is encouraged to raise a suggested minimum fundraising amount of $100.

Join in for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes and help raise funds for type 1 diabetes research! Be part of a collective rally that brings together thousands of people whose lives are touched by type 1 diabetes every day, who are tired of the hardship of this disease, who want to be heard, raise money and change the face of type 1 forever.
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes provides individuals touched by T1D the opportunity to unite with others with a similar passion, and to raise critical funds for research. The annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes unites communities across Canada to raise funds to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. The Walk is an outdoor celebration where families, friends and organizations can raise funds and awareness and make a difference in the lives of over 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes. Over 40,000 Canadians walk, share stories, and connect at over 70 sites across Canada and become one community with participants in 6 other countries.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Walk and we have seen some amazing research advancements in that time. Back in the early ‘90s, researchers had just discovered that tight glucose control reduced complications in type 1 diabetes. The insulin molecule was identified as a target of autoimmune response in people with type 1 diabetes. Since then, we have seen some incredible breakthroughs including the Edmonton Protocol (a method of implanting pancreatic islet cells for the treatment of type 1), the artificial pancreas, continuous glucose monitoring, and beta cell regeneration. Join the Walk and help continue to fund groundbreaking type 1 discoveries! Together we will find a cure, with your help to do it.
This event provides an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about juvenile (Type 1) diabetes, raise much needed funds to continue essential JDRF funded research programs and is a great way for corporations and families to get out for a day of fun and fitness.

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June 10, 2018

2018 Jayman BUILT MS Walk

Enmax Stage at Prince's Island Park

Event Day Timeline:
Check-in Time: 8:00 a.m.
Start Time: Run: 10:00 a.m.
Route Length(s): 3 km. & 5 km.

There is no cost associated with registering for the MS Walk. However, to be eligible for an MS Walk t-shirt, a minimum fundraising total of $150 is required.

Join thousands of Calgarians for the Annual Jayman BUILT MS Walk and walk together to end MS. The Jayman Built MS Walk is more than a Walk, it’s a movement to end MS.
Over the years they have been committed to funding top research projects across the country, as well as funding local programs and services which benefit the MS community in calgary. Their mission is to find a cure for people living with MS and every day they get a step closer to reaching that goal. Come join in celebrating this years’ Jayman Built MS Walk and the many accomplishments over the years. Walk with 2000 of your closest friends on June 10 at Prince’s Island Park. Help find a cure. Help bring hope to those living with MS. Every step matters.
Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. When you join the Jayman BUILT MS Walk, you join our country’s collective effort to help improve the lives of Canadians affected by MS. The dollars you raise are invested in world-leading MS research happening right here in Canada. It’s an exciting time for MS research, and your fundraising will help improve the quality of life of Canadians affected by MS today, and those who may receive a diagnosis tomorrow.
Bring your family and friends together to share in the start/finish-line activities, team awards ceremonies and amazing stories from people living with MS!

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June 16, 2018

Street Meet 2018

Pearce Estate Park Inglewood, 1440 17A St. S.E.

Schedule:
9:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m. 3K Walk Starts
11:15 a.m. Family Fun Activities and BBQ

Registation:
Walkers (individual): $15
Walkers (family): $45
Your entry fee includes:
- A fun and inspirational T-shirt
- Refreshments, food, games and activities for the whole family
- Opportunity to win fundraising and team spirit prizes

Ups and Downs - Calgary Down Syndrome Association is proud to support Calgary and Area as its Down Syndrome Community provider for over 30 years. They are always striving to create new opportunities for persons with Down Syndrome, and this year is no exception! New this year is additional workshops for developing life skills, community events to promote inclusion, and adding to the array of conferences throughout the year.
2017 saw a 36% increase in family memberships; and with this increased membership came larger operational costs for the organization. So help to make this year's Street Meet even more successful than ever! With your help, Ups and Downs has the ability to keep providing families and individuals the support they require!
Street Meet is one of Ups and Downs biggest annual fundraising events. Held each June, the day consists of a 3k walk, BBQ and a spectrum of festivities for children and adults alike. So get ready to get the sneakers out of the closet and start stretching those muscles. There will be food, fun and games for the whole family. Oh, and of course... all the great prizes!
The funds raised during Street Meet are vital in supporting and sustaining core Ups and Downs programs throughout the year.

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June 16, 2018

Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Calgary

Crossroads Community Association, 1803 14 Avenue N.E.

Time:
2:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Registration:
Relay For Life Participant - $15.00
Relay For Life participant and Survivors' Victory Lap - $15.00

Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where Canadians across the country join together in the fight against cancer. In 2017, over 400 Relays took place across Canada.
Picture yourself walking a track while hundreds of people - family, friends, co-workers and neighbours - cheer you on. The baton you hold in your hand is a powerful symbol of your personal commitment to make an impact in the fight against cancer. As you complete your lap and pass the baton to a teammate, you feel an overwhelming sense of pride in knowing you’re united with Canadians in communities across the country to create a world where no one fears cancer.
Teams of 10-15 people fundraise individually and as a team to help the Canadian Cancer Society save lives and support those who are facing cancer. Relay participants make a commitment to raise at least $150 and are supported with the tools to reach their goals.
At Relay For Life, no one faces cancer alone. These events bring together teams of family, friends and colleagues to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we’ve lost and commit to raising funds to fight all types of cancer. Relay For Life is a community of people fighting back against cancer.
Relay For Life is a festival-like fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Events are 6 to 12 hours in length, depending on the location. Each team taking part is asked to have at least one member on the track at all times to symbolize the ongoing fight against cancer. On and off track, there is always something to do at Relay For Life. Those taking a break from walking can check out the entertainment and many activities, or relax at their team’s campsite.

Celebrate Cancer Survivors
If you are a cancer survivor, cancer-free or living with the disease, when you register as a survivor for Relay For Life, you will be honoured during the first lap of the relay - the Survivors’ Victory Lap.

Remember Those We’ve Lost
When our loved ones are diagnosed with or die from cancer, we feel an urge to do something. The Luminary Ceremony at Relay For Life provides a beautiful way for you to honour or remember your loved one.
Luminaries can be purchased before or at the event for $5

Fight Back Against Cancer
At Relay For Life, walk to raise funds that fight all types of cancer through world-class research, services for patients and their families, cancer prevention initiatives and advocacy on important cancer-related issues.

Register as a:
Team
Participant
Volunteer
Sponsor a Relay in your community, donate products or services, or build your own company.

Other ways you can help:
Pledge a participant
Make a general donation to an event
Buy a luminary

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June 16, 2018

Annual Motorcycle Ride For Dad 2018

First Alliance Church, 12345 40 St. S.E.

Registration: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Ride starts: 10:30 a.m.

Registration is $30 per person
Participating Passenger - $30
Passenger receives 'ride day' privileges
You don’t need to be a rider to get involved! Become a volunteer, sponsor, pledge a rider, make a donation, or register as a non-riding Champion.

"If I had gotten checked this time last year,
I wouldn't be planning my own funeral today.” Charlie Pester, Kingston educator and role model

That’s the quote that started the Motorcycle Ride For Dad. That single sentence serves as an inspiration for the hundreds of people across Canada who raise money for prostate cancer awareness and research through annual local Rides.
When Garry Janz heard the words of Charlie Pester in 2000, he was moved to do something to raise awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer. Along with Byron Smith of the Ottawa Police Association, Janz organized the first Ride For Dad in Ottawa. That first ride involved some 80 motorcyclists and raised just over $20,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Center.
The Ottawa Ride became an annual event and experienced phenomenal growth each year. Soon, other cities were requesting similar events be held in their communities. From its humble beginnings, the Ride For Dad has grown to include 30 cities across Canada and plans are underway for several more. Today, more than 100,000 men, women and children have been involved…raising over $18,000,000 to fight prostate cancer.
Join in for a family fun-filled day of riding, food, poker run, auction and some great prizes, all while helping to raise money to fight prostate cancer for the local community. What better way to spend the day before Father's Day, turn the weekend into a celebration for Dad!
The mission of the TELUS Ride For Dad is to raise funds to save men’s lives by supporting prostate cancer research and raising public awareness of the disease.

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June 17, 2018

Do It For Dads Walk Run

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.- Festival Square

Registration Time: 8:00 a.m.
Walk/Run Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Registration Fees: $35 or fundraise $125 and waive your registration fee. 
Children under age 12 register for free

5 km. family walk/run

On Sunday, June 17 be there for your dad and help put an end to prostate cancer. The Do it for Dads Walk Run 5KM is a fun, family-friendly event, hosted on Father’s Day, that raises awareness and funds for the leading cancer affecting Canadian men and the families that love them. Join in after the run for lots of great food, prizes and live entertainment.
Join families and friends across Canada and be there for your dad. Funds raised will support cutting edge research into the causes, detection, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Your donor dollars are having an impact on research that has the greatest potential to improve prostate cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment to ensure a better quality of life for survivors.

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June 17, 2018

World Partnership Walk

Prince's Island Park

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Walk starts at 11:00 a.m.

Suggested Fundraising Goal: $1,000.00

Step forward and be part of the World Partnership Walk in Calgary. Together, we can fight global poverty and be a positive force of change in the world.
In 1985, a small team of women in Vancouver voluntarily started raising funds and walking to help end global poverty in their own small but meaningful way.
They had come from Asia and Africa and wanted to give back to the communities they left behind. They persuaded 1,000 other walkers to join them in the fight against global poverty and raised $55,000 in donations.
Since its start over 30 years ago, the Walk has raised over $100 million for international development programs and initiatives, making it the largest and most successful event of its kind in Canada! Funds raised through World Partnership Walk go directly to support  Aga Khan Foundation Canada international development programs in Africa and Asia— initiatives that improve access to quality education and health, increase food security, create economic opportunities and help millions of people unlock their potential to build a better life.

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June 18, 2018

Ride To Work Day

Ride to Work Day was inspired by "Work to Ride - Ride to Work'" marketing materials created between 1989 and 1991 by the Aero Design and Manufacturing Company, a Minnesota based manufacturer of motorcycle riders clothing. In 1992 these items inspired motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau to write an editorial calling for a national ride to work day.
The first annual Ride to Work Day event was proposed in Road Rider magazine (now titled Motorcycle Consumer News) in the May 1992 issue. This is an excerpt from that "Ride to Work" editorial: "You may remember several months ago when Bob Carpenter, commenting in his 'Two Up' column, mentioned how neat he thought it would be if there was one day a year when everyone who owned a motorcycle used it to ride to work. That comment was prompted by a T-shirt produced by Aerostich RiderWear that simply said, 'Work To Ride, Ride To Work.' Everyone seemed to think that a national 'Ride To Work' day was one heck of a good idea."
The first Ride to Work Day event date was July 22nd, 1992. For several years various motorcycle businesses informally promoted every third Wednesday in July as Ride To Work Day. These early advocates included Road Rider Magazine, Dunlop Tires, and Aerostich/Riderwearhouse. The event continued to grow as an informal grass roots demonstration every year until 2000. That year a non-profit organization, Ride to Work was formed to help organize and promote Ride to Work Day. The first Ride to Work Day event led by this group was the third Wednesday in July of 2001. This day was the annual day until 2008, when it was changed to the Third Monday In June. This change was made to climatically better accommodate riders world-wide, and to give more riders an opportunity to participate.
Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate:
- The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians.
- That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life.
- That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities.
- That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.
- That motorcycling is a social good.
Ride to Work is a 501 c4 nonprofit, all-volunteer effort.

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