Epicurean Calgary

AN UPDATE ON EVENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19:
ALMOST ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY, OR TO A SPECIFIC FUTURE DATE, OR HAVE BEEN CANCELLED COMPLETELY. INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE. SOME EVENTS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL, SO IF YOU CAN JOIN THAT WAY, THE CHARITIES NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

Year Round

The Big Brave

Various locations

The Big Brave, formerly known as Shave Your Lid for a Kid®, is one of Kids Cancer Care’s largest fundraising initiatives, raising more than $14 million since its inception in 1998. Our Big Brave is successful because of you. Each year, hundreds of Albertans cut, colour or shave their lids for our kids. Your brave actions show moral support for the 190 kids in Alberta who are diagnosed with cancer each year, while raising money for camp, research, tutoring and scholarship programs for young people affected by cancer.

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October 2020

October 1-31, 2020

The Monster March 2020 (ONLINE)

Online

Registration for the Monster March is only $10!
The best part - the more you raise, the bigger the prize.
$50 - $99 raised: Water bottle + tote
$100 - $249 raised: Water bottle + tote + hat + kids tee
$250 - $499 raised: Water bottle + tote + hat + 2 tees + socks
$500 - $749 raised: Water bottle + 2 tote + hat + 2 tees + socks
$750 - $999 raised: Two water bottles + 2 totes + 2 hats + 2 tees + 2 socks
$1000+ raised: All of the above + Monster Merch Prize Pack

Distance Challenge
Join the challenge on Strava to track your distance! The individual with the most kilometres walked will receive a gift card from Atmosphere. The team with the most kilometres walked will receive a grand prize from Village Ice Cream.

Costume Contest
Here's an invite for Monsters of all ages to dress up, get active, and explore YYC in support of families in need. Snap a photo, video, or boomerang and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #MONSTERMARCH2020 to enter. The best costume will receive a gift card from Joey's! You must be registered for the Monster March to win.

The Monster March was started by Wee Wild Ones in 2017 to raise money for the Children’s Cottage Society. Wee Wild Ones is an inquiry-based early childhood education centre, which provides a variety of programs for children to connect to their world through nature and movement. Previously held at St. Patrick’s Island, the Monster March began as a way for us to support children in need while encouraging families to spend more time together exploring our beautiful city.
This year’s event is bigger and better than ever, as the Monster March becomes Monster Month, reimagined as a month-long, city-wide campaign. Together, with friends all over YYC, we hope to raise $50,000 for the Children’s Cottage Society. The walk-a-thon type event will take place throughout the month of October and is open to children and their families of all ages.
For the past 34 years, the Children’s Cottage Society has been dedicated to preventing harm and neglect to children and building strong families through support services, respite programs and crisis nurseries. This year, COVID-19 changed the daily workings of so many individuals, businesses, and non-profits worldwide - the Children’s Cottage Society included. Help the Children’s Cottage Society serve Calgary’s most vulnerable families. 100% of funds raised will help the Children’s Cottage Society provide vital services to support those who need it the most.

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October 1–31, 2020

UNICEF Halloween Walk-a-thon (VIRTUAL)

Virtual

Time: October 1–31

Registration:
- You can register your child, whole family, or sign up with friends in your social bubble. Click here to register.
- Decide how you want to walk your walk-a-thon.
- Get friends, family and neighbours to sponsor your walk.
- Then strut your spooky stuff, walking your hood for UNICEF Canada.

Join the UNICEF Halloween Walk-a-thon today!
This Halloween season, UNICEF is asking Canadian families to walk their hood to do some good by turning their trick-or-treating steps into a walk-a-thon for the world’s most vulnerable children. Halloween will not be the same this year, however, families are encouraged to dress up and do their walk any way that they feel comfortable, either on Halloween or anytime during the month of October.
Be a hero for children in need this Halloween. Halloween may look different this year, but the spirit is alive. No matter how you’re celebrating, you can be a Halloween Hero and “walk-a-thon” your way!
UNICEF Halloween Heroes defend every child’s right to a childhood. When you walk for UNICEF Canada, you’re a hero for the world’s most vulnerable children. The money you raise will provide the essentials every kid needs to grow up safe and healthy: food, water, education and health care.
A dream team of Halloween Champions will cheer you on every step of the way. Be sure to check out their social media channels regularly for special messages for Halloween Heroes like you.
Halloween Heroes who sign up by October 9th will receive a fun walk-a-thon package in the mail with your exclusive Halloween Hero Card in time for Halloween. Registrations made up to October 18th will be mailed a walk-a-thon package, but cannot guarantee delivery before Halloween.
Now’s the time to spread some hair-raising joy to your community, and be the hero the world’s children need this Halloween. Every step and every dollar makes a real difference.

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October 15-31, 2020

Halloween Howl Calgary 2020 (VIRTUAL)

Online

Registration:
$20.00 per person
$50.00 per family (up to two adults and unlimited children).
All registered participants will receive an exclusive Halloween Howl t-shirt and are eligible to win some fantastic prizes.

It’s Halloween Howl Season!
Come be a part of the Virtual Halloween Howl, presented by NORDIC, from October 15th to October 31st. Walk, run, and roll in support of the Alberta Diabetes Foundation and much needed funds for life-changing diabetes research! This year support is neede more than ever! Registration is $20.00 per person or $50.00 per family (up to two adults and unlimited children). All registered participants will receive an exclusive Halloween Howl t-shirt and are eligible to win some fantastic prizes.
As in previous Halloween Howls you can register as an individual or TEAM/Family! It is always more fun to HOWL together - the more, the scarier! Grab some friends and complete the challenge as a group or grab your family and get moving or get jogging together! AND - you can also register as a CLASSROOM! Can your class fundraise the most in your school? Starting October 15th, you can register your class with Global for a chance to win PIZZA!

Track To Transylvania
The Distance Challenge - Alberta Diabetes Foundation encourages you to get outside, get active and have some fun! Consider setting a new personal walking distance goal or getting your family to sign up so you can all do something fun and healthy together. Keep track of all the KMs you walk or jog between Oct 15-Oct 31, and update the information to your participant page! Prizes for the longest HOWLS!

The 10 KM Competitive Run - Time your 10 KM run and upload your times to your fundraising page. The fastest 10 KM time during the event in the following categories: Adult Male/Female & Youth Male/Female will take home some fantastic prizes! How do I submit results? If you want to track your route map & distance on your phone, you can use a tracking app. If you have an iPhone or iPod touch or the Apple Health app can track your walking and running distances. The Health app uses your iPhone's built-in motion sensors to track your walk or run. You can also sign up and download other free apps and some that are helpful to establish routes: MapYourRun, Nike Run Club, Strava & MapMyWalk (for iOS or Android).

The Halloween Howl Fun Run and Walk, supports life-changing diabetes research through family fun and exercise. Additionally, the Halloween Howl helps raise brand awareness for both the Alberta Diabetes Foundation and valued partners. The goal is to create a unique event, that is exciting and engaging for participants and their families, while also increasing diabetes awareness.

Life-changing Research
The Alberta Diabetes Foundation enables life-changing diabetes research every day by supporting innovative research at the Alberta Diabetes Institute. They challenge traditional thinking and invest in world-renowned research teams, state-of-the-art equipment, and leading edge clinical practices. Their research, supports, and programs are improving the quality of life for people with diabetes through education, physical activity, nutrition, and management of complications. They are funding real results that truly make a difference. Please join in helping the almost 250,000 people in Alberta suffering with diabetes.

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October 22, 2020

The 2020 Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF (VIRTUAL)

Online

Ride times:
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

Registration:
Individual: There is no registration fee, but each participant is encouraged to fundraise a minimum suggested amount of $150
Team: There is no registration fee; however, as a key fundraising event for JDRF, teams taking part in the Team Ride are encouraged to raise a minimum suggested amount of $750 per team or $150 per individual. The average amount raised per team is $970.

The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-energy, virtual event combining team building and friendly competition among corporate Canada to raise funds towards a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Participants can choose to spin on a stationary bike, break a sweat at a fitness class or stretch with a yoga class. Join in, move work aside, and move for a cure!

Move for a Cure: Spin, Sweat or Stretch
Move work aside and choose the activity that will get you moving at home while raising funds to help defeat diabetes. All fitness levels welcome!
It’s easy to get involved. Pick an activity that will get you moving at home: spin, sweat or stretch, ask your friends to support your activity with a donation, then participate virtually on October 22nd with colleagues and beat your corporate rivals with a little friendly competition.
Spin -  Hop on a stationary bike at home. Enjoy a fun 30-minute spinning class and beat your colleagues
Sweat - Break a sweat at a fitness class. Get a good workout and show your teammates who’s the boss  
Stretch - Stretch your body with a yoga practice. Flex your muscles and clear your mind with these mindful movements

JRF has a bold plan for the future of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in Canada. As better treatments unfold and the prospect of curing this disease rests on the horizon, JBRF remains ever-committed to directing more resources to launch and sustain innovative research and clinical trials from coast-to-coast. Transforming Lives: Today and Tomorrow is the solution to accelerating diabetes breakthroughs in partnership with the community they support.

JDRF Research Funding Overview
Since its founding in 1970 (1974 in Canada), JDRF has funded more than $1.9 billion (U.S.) in T1D research and has dramatically advanced the T1D scientific frontier and the management of this disease.
JDRF's research mission is to discover, develop, and deliver advances that cure, better treat, and prevent T1D. As the global leader in the fight against T1D, JDRF's research programs are comprehensive – addressing the hopes and dreams of every person with T1D for the best quality of life and a cure for this disease.

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October 24, 2020

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of Canada's Light The Night Walk (VIRTUAL)

Online

Registration Opens 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Cost: There is no registration fee when you sign up for the Light The Night Walk.
However, every walker who raises $100 or more will receive a lantern to hold during the Light The Night Walk. Walkers who raise less than $100 are still welcome to join us for an inspirational evening, but do not qualify for an illuminated lantern.

Light The Night Calgary - Virtual Event
Normally, the walk would be a gathering of friends, family and coworkers on October 24 in Calgary to walk in solidarity, holding lanterns high to celebrate, honour and remember those affected by blood cancers.
This year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) will host their flagship fundraising event and celebration, Light The Night, virtually.
The safety of staff and the blood cancer community they serve is paramount. Given the ongoing health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, LLSC determined that a virtual Light The Night is the most appropriate and responsible approach.  But that doesn’t mean it won’t be the most inspiring, magical and celebratory Light The Night ever! Together, "virtually” reinvent peer-to-peer fundraising, harness your collective ingenuity, resourcefulness, and relentless drive to make a difference in our communities. Although public health and safety require us to be apart for now, our community needs us to come together.
Join in and take back the light that cancer and COVID-19 have tried to take away.
Be the voice that speaks up, the hand that reaches out and the light that cures cancer.

Take Back The Light
The money you raise will help fund critical programs and services that support those newly diagnosed, people in treatment and those navigating life after a blood cancer. Show the blood cancer community they can still count on your support! Did you know blood cancers are the 4th most diagnosed cancer in Canada, yet the survival rates are much lower than many other cancers? Research tells us that 68% of Canadians would feel helpless if they or someone they were close to was diagnosed with a blood cancer.
Funds raised through The Light The Night Walk:
- Fund breakthrough therapies for blood cancer patients.
- Provide Free educational materials, support programs and events for patients and families.
- Provide local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to-peer counselling program
- Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Centre
- Educational information sessions for healthcare professionals and non-patient groups
127,000 Canadians are living with or in remission from a blood cancer. You can make a change.

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October 25-31, 2020

Dash of Doom (VIRTUAL)

Online

Times: October 25-31

Registration:
Dash of Doom Virtual Walk or Run: $35-$50
Dash of Doom Virtual Kids' Race: $25
Walk or run virtually with no perks: FREE

Registration includes:
Custom finishers' medal featuring last years winning costumed dog
Long-sleeved technical finishers shirt featuring last years winning costumed dog
Personalized race bib
Downloadable finisher's certificate
Downloadable badge
Prizing for spirit and best costume
Spooky Spotify playlist curated by Run Calgary
"Best Dog Costume" is featured on the next years swag!
Opportunity to help support AARCS
Extra spooky goodies for those participants that select curbside pickup
and more surprises

Run Calgary invites you to be a part of Calgary's virtual Dash of Doom! This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly, Halloween-themed virtual event. Your virtual run or walk can be completed anywhere, and on any surface (trail, road, treadmill, track) anytime during the race period - October  25-31.
The Dash of Doom proudly supports the charity Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS). AARCS raises funds to improve the lives of animals by rescuing and providing sanctuary to abandoned, surrendered or abused animals. Meet some animals ready for adoption and AARCS ambassadors on race day.

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November 2020

November 8, 2020

Last Chance Half Marathon & 10 km.

North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Tr. S.W.

Start Time:
9:30 a.m. - Half marathon rolling start
10:15 a.m. - 10 km rolling start
You will be starting in small groups of 30 people with one person starting every 10 seconds. You will choose a start time within a 10 minute window specific to your distance. You will be able to sign up for a start time (rather than being assigned to it) so you can be with friends or family if you wish.

Registration:
$70 before November 6

We all know that the running season doesn’t end when the snow flies, but it seems like races do! Be There Races presents the 16th annual Last Chance Half Marathon. This is your opportunity to get one final race in before everyone retreats to their treadmills. Not up for a half marathon in November? Or just want a gentler distance? They introduced a 10 km. in 2019 which became very popular. The 10 km route will be on the same pathways as the half marathon with an earlier turn around point. The race is chip timed and all participants in both distances receive a finishers medal, and a tri blend t-shirt.
The plan was to move to Repsol Centre this year but, with Covid guidelines, we can’t gather indoors so the starting/finishing line will be at North Glenmore Park this year. There is plenty of room to implement Covid guidelines.

When you register for the Last Chance Half Marathon online, you can also choose to make a donation directly to the charity partner, MitoCanada. Or, you can send the link to friends and family who can sponsor you. Just follow the directions on the Race Roster registration page.
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