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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October 2019

October 16, 2019

The 2019 Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF

The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Avenue S.W.

Ride times:
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

Team Ride
It's a fun, high energy team element where teams of five share a 50-minute ride. The ride encourages team spirit and friendly competition among friends and colleagues with rides taking place in cities across Canada from September through November.
There is no registration fee; however all teams must raise a minimum suggested fundraising amount of $750. That’s just $150 per team member.

The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-energy stationary cycling event taking place in cities across Canada. This event will challenge Canadians to pedal for a cure and go further to defeat diabetes. You can participate as an individual or part of a team and put your physical fitness to the test to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).
JDRF 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 19, 2019

Halloween Howl Calgary 2019

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Events: 3 km. and 5 km. Fun Run/Walk and 10 km. Competitive Run
Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.
10K begins at 10:30 a.m.
5K begins at 10:35 a.m.
3K begins at 10:40 a.m.

Registration:
Adult (18 years and older): $45
Youth (17 years and younger): $25
Team (4 or more individuals): $40/$25 youth
Registration fee includes a race exclusive t-shirt

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. The Halloween Howl is a fun, family friendly event that includes a 3K and 5K fun run/walk and a chip-timed 10K competitive run. Participants are encouraged to dress up and prizes are awarded for the best costumes.
Last year, the Halloween Howl raised over $100,000.

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. Our 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 19, 2019

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

Prince’s Island Park

Donation drop off: 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
Activities: 4:30 P.M.
Registration Opens 5:00 p.m.
Walk Start Time: 7:00 P.M.

Cost:
There is no registration fee and no fundraising minimum. Illuminated lanterns and Light the Night T-shirts are provided to all Champions for cures who raise $100 or more to help fight blood cancer.

Walk on Saturday October 19 at Prince’s Island Park, as we gather together with families, friends, and coworkers to celebrate, honour, and remember those touched by cancer. 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.
Each year, in communities across Canada, teams of families, friends, co-workers and local and national corporations come together to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada's (LLSC's) Light The Night Walk events and bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers, their families, and survivors.
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
Join in for an evening filled with inspiration and hope, at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Light The Night Walk in Calgary on October 19 at twilight, and help make a difference in the lives of more than 138,000 Canadians affected by blood cancer. Hold your illuminated lanterns high; red for supporters, white for patients and survivors and gold for loved ones lost. Together we can bring light to the dark world of cancer.
Light The Night Walk events are evenings filled with inspiration. During this leisurely walk, family and friends gather in select sites across Canada to bring light to the dark world of cancer. Whether you're a cancer survivor, supporting someone who is battling cancer have lost a loved one, please join in and help Light The Night.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is dedicated to supporting patients at any stage of their cancer journey; providing information and vital support services. The money raised will also go to the most promising blood cancer research taking place at cancer centres across Canada.

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October 20, 2019

2019 Calgary Heartbeat Run

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Times:
9:00 a.m. 10K Run/Walk
9:00 a.m. 5K/10K Team Run/Walk
9:00 a.m. 5km Run/Walk
10:30 a.m. Kids 1K Run/Walk

Race entry fees:
10km: $45/$15 Youth
5km: $45/$15 Youth
Kids 1K Run/Walk: $15

The 10th Annual Family Fun Run will take place on Sunday, October 20. 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. 

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October 26, 2019

Dash of Doom

Eau Claire Market’s Festival Place, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Times:
Check In & Registration on Race Day begins at 4:00 p.m.
Race Begins:
1KM - 4:30 p.m.
5KM - 5:00 p.m.
10KM - 5:00 p.m.
Awards - 6:00 p.m.

Events:
1 km Kids Run (12 years and under)
5 km Fun Run/Walk
10 km Run

Registration:
1 km Kids Run: $15
5 km Fun Run/Walk: $40
10 km Run: $50
Registration includes custom long-sleeve shirt, custom glow-in-the-dark finishers' medal, personalized race bib, awards for top podium finishes, prizing for best costumes, 'Best Dog Costume" is featured on the next years swag, chip timed event. opportunity to help support AARCS

The Dash of Doom is Calgary's only Halloween Night Race! This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event taking place the Saturday before Halloween. Families, dogs and strollers are all encouraged to don their creative costumes and take part in this race supporting AARCS.

WHY It's Spooktaclar:
- Festive finish line food (is there such thing as too much candy?!)
- Finish line fun - stay for the carnival-like atmosphere.
- Kids race for the wee ghosties.
- Animals in costumes, need we say more?
- Photo booth, DJ, face-painting, and poochie vendors to keep the whole gang entertained.
- Dig deep in to the tickle trunk for costume prizes in a number of categories.
- Proud dog parent moment - if your pooch wins Best Dog Costume, they'll be featured on next years medal and swag!

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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October 27, 2019

Joggin' for a Noggin'

Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave. N.W.

12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Registration:
1km Walk & 5km Run: $25
Team Registration: $75
Team Registration - Minimum of 3 members for $75. $25 for each additional member.
Includes the opening ceremonies, s’mores campfire roast, food and beverages and best costume prizes, and a silent auction.

Joggin' for a Noggin is a 5 km/1 km trick-or-treat run/walk to help send children with neurosurgical conditions to summer camp at Camp Horizon. Due to complex medical needs, many of these children wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to attend camp, make new friends and experience many adventures. The run takes place at Bowness Park and kids, adults and dogs can come in their Halloween costumes with great prizes for best costume. The 1 km walk has candy stations and there will be a silent auction on site with amazing items!
Joggin for a Noggin registration fees, donations and sponsorships are the funds that subsidise our neurosurgery families so the campers can attend Camp Everest South. For many neurosurgical kids, this is the only opportunity they will have to attend a summer camp. This week provides an amazing time to find a sense of belonging among peers while experiencing all the joys of summer camp. Through a variety of outdoor adventure fun kids come away with a new sense of self confidence and independence.
Easter Seals Alberta’s Camp Horizon  created Camp Everest South for Neurosurgery kids ages 7-17 from the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Camp Everest South, within Camp Easter Seals, is located in Kananaskis Country, near Bragg Creek, Alberta.

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November 2019

November 1, 2019

Annual "Hockey Helps the Homeless" Tournament

WinSport Arena (Canada Olympic Park), 88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.

Tournament Format: 12 teams, 1-2 former NHL pros per team- 3 games guaranteed
Women Welcome: All Women who register to play will be placed on a Men’s Team (Max. 3 Women/Team).
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. with Dinner and Reception to follow

Cost: $100.00 per player
Each participant is required to fundraise a minimum of $500 for men, $350 for women by November 1

You are invited to participate in the annual "Hockey Helps the Homeless" tournament in Calgary - the annual fantasy hockey event with a heart! At Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH), they believe that every Canadian should have a safe place to call home and the supports they need to thrive. To ensure that all homeless and at-risk Canadians have a fighting chance, they host Pro-Am and Collegiate hockey tournaments across Canada where players raise funds that make a direct impact in their community. All net proceeds stay local.
Play with the Pros and help End Homelessness in Greater Calgary
This Year's Tournament will be held on Friday, November 1st
Your Chance to Feel Like a Pro
Many of us dreamed of becoming professional hockey players when we were kids. Hockey Helps the Homeless tournaments are designed to let you realize that dream by treating you like a pro for a day. Over a hundred former NHL players have played in tournaments over the past 22 years including greats like Mike Gartner, Laurie Boschman, Vincent Damphousse, Theo Fleury and Kirk McLean. No details are spared in making this an absolutely unforgettable experience:
• Dress like a pro in your very own personalized jersey and socks
• Each player plays a minimum of three games alongside former NHLers
• Participants actually dress in the same room as NHL Alumni – truly a once in a lifetime experience!
• You are fed like a pro with a hearty lunch between games and provided with beverages in the dressing room and on the bench
• Every room is stocked with first aid supplies, tape, pucks and water bottles
• The event includes a fabulous silent auction with valuable prizes and one-of-a-kind memorabilia
• And, finish off with a formal reception that includes a fabulous dinner as participants are treated to some words of encouragement featuring notable guest speakers.
Confirmed Calgary Pros: Curtis Glencross, Robyn Regehr, Paul Kruse, Colin Forbes, Dennis Polonich, Ken Sutton, Dana Murzyn, Jamie Macoun, Dwayne Hay, Mark Astley, Matt Stajan, Rene Corbet, Mike Rogers, Gord Sherven, Craig Levie, Ronnie Stern, Colin Patterson, Claude Vilgrain, Brendan Morrison, and more.
All funds raised will stay local in support of The YWCA, Inn From the Cold, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary and Habitat for Humanity. To date, HHTH Calgary has raised over $1.4 million!

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November 10, 2019

Last Chance Half Marathon

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Start Time:
9:30 a.m.- Half Marathon early start
10:00 a.m. - Half Marathon and 10 km Start

Registration:
$65 before November 7

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 15th annual Last Chance Half Marathon. This is your opportunity to get one final race in before everyone retreats to their treadmills. The race is chip timed and all participants receive a finishers medal, brunch at The Garage and a tri blend t-shirt.

New 10 km for 2019
Not up for a half marathon in November? Or just want a gentler distance? Register for the 10 km. The route will be on the same pathways as the half marathon with an earlier turn around point. 10 km. runners will also receive a tri blend t-shirt, finishers medal and hot brunch at The Garage.

Qualify for NYC Marathon
New in 2019! The race course will be fully certified allowing you to use your finishing time as a qualifier for the 2020 New York City marathon or any other marathons that accept half marathon times for qualification.

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.
In 2018, Last Chance Half runners raised $2200 directly for MitoCanada. Thank you!
Mitochondrial disease affects 1 in 5,000 people and is a genetic disease that affects both children and adults. Mitochondria are the ‘power plants’ of our cells that provide the body with all of the energy it needs to sustain life. Mitochondrial disease is at the core of many more well-known diseases that affect millions of people globally - Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, ALS, and many others. There are minimal therapies and no cure.

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