Epicurean Calgary

Epicurean Calgary
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-269-6592 ex. 2
epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

Special Charity Events

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 2018

September 18, 2018

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave. S.W.

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

Registration: Each participant commits to raising $1,000

Presented by Shoppers Drug Mart, is an annual fundraising event that asks women and men to STEP UP and take a stand to help break the cycle of family violence in our city. Although family violence is a very serious matter, this fun and light-hearted event asks participants to challenge each other to participate and help women and their children walk away from family violence.
Domestic abuse has steadily been rising in Calgary with the last few years showing 34% more incidents than the 5-year average. In fact, police responded to 3,089 domestic violence calls in the first three quarters of 2017.
On Tuesday, September 18, hundreds of Calgarians will put on a pair of high heels and strut down Stephen Avenue to support women and their families. Individuals register online and commit to fundraising $1,000 in order to reach the fundraising goal of $250,000.
New this year - For every $1,000 you fundraise by August 31, you will be entered to win two tickets to the YWHISPER Gala featuring keynote Terry Crews!
Through emergency shelter, housing, counselling, outreach and family access services, YW Calgary strives to enable women and children to live free of violence. They provide them with a safe and secure place to stay, case management, referrals and support while taking steps to cope with the trauma and crisis in their lives. They also help men in our adult programs, promoting long-term solutions to the issues. To do this they need your help, challenge yourself or someone else today to fundraise and change the lives of hundreds of women and children trapped in domestic abuse.

Shoes: They provide the shoes. And yes, they have your size!
Lunch: Complimentary lunch is provided to all registered participants

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September 22, 2018

Calgary Flames Hockey Fun Run

Scotiabank Saddledome, Stampede Park

10:00 a.m.

Tickets can be purchased for $60 and include a ticket to one of three select Calgary Flames games

Join in at the first annual Flames Hockey Fun Run on Saturday, September 22. Participants are encouraged to don creative running attire incorporating various pieces of hockey equipment.
Join in for:
- a family fun event
- costumes, prizes, BBQ
- show your passion for hockey "fashion"
- prizes for most creative fun run attire. Jerseys, shin pads, helmets, hockey pants....imagination is your creation
- support the sport and donate you used but still usable hockey equipment

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September 22, 2018

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.
There is no need to register or sign in. Just come and enjoy, have lunch and help raise money for the coming year for the rescue.

This year’s Waddle will include:
- 11:00 a.m.-Noon there will be someone doing nails and ears for dogs that need a pedicure/earicure.
- Through out the day there will be a 50/50 draw, a raffle of Basset themed art.
- Lunch at Noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Between 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. there will be appreciation awards, basset races and a parade of dogs to finish off the day.

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September 23, 2018

Calgary Heartbeat Run

Fish Creek Exchange in Shawnee Park, steps from the Fish Creek-Lacombe LRT station, just off Macleod Trail at the corner of James McKevitt Road and Shawnee Street S.W.

Race Day
8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Late package pickup
9:45 a.m. Pre-race briefing
10:00 a.m. 10km Start
10:30 a.m. 5km Start
11:30 a.m. 1km Start
11:45 a.m. Awards & Draw Prizes

Registration:
EVENT    Until Sept. 2        Until Sept. 21
10K Run/Walk $45                   $50
5K Run/Walk   $40                   $45
3K Walk for Heart Health $30        $35
1K Fun Run    $20                   $25

Start planning for the annual Calgary Heartbeat Run in support of the Calgary Health Trust and Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.
Come out on September 23 and participate in the 10km run, 5km Run/Walk, or the 1km Fun Run.
This scenic course starts and finishes in the new community of Fish Creek Exchange.
Don't miss out on a great fall day where you will run in Fish Creek Provincial Park and the breath-taking views of trees turning colour and leaves falling.
Proceeds from each annual Heartbeat Run will support pressing Heart Health priorities with local charity partners of Calgary Health Trust. These priorities help to create excellence in and impacts health care by raising funds to anticipate and respond to needs for research, education and patient care.

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September 23, 2018

Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness

Sandy Beach Park, 4500 14a St. S.W.

Times:
9:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Walk

Registration: $25

5K Walk or Run
Take Part in the largest walk for melanoma in Canada. Register to walk or run. Your support will have a direct impact in the lives of melanoma patients, help increase the awareness and prevention of this deadly disease, and fund critical melanoma research.
Every dollar raised from Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness helps Canadians whose lives have been changed by melanoma.
For over 9 years, the Melanoma Network of Canada has been the leading organization in Canada, coordinating educational and prevention efforts, providing a strong voice for advocacy, and assisting in efforts to target funding for melanoma research. Money raised from Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness directly funds Melanoma Network of Canada's free services and programs.

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September 23, 2018

2018 Walk N' Wag

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

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

Entry fee - $15 ARF members, $17.50 non-members
Children under 12: $10
Includes a great goodie bag, prizes, samples, and more

The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta is proud to host their ninth 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 walk through the park followed by contests, BBQ, picnic, pet expo, and much more 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 eight Walk n' Wags!

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September 23, 2018

Calgary AIDS Walk and Run

Eau Claire Plaza, 101 3 Street S.W.

Registraton and Check-In: 11:00 a.m.
Walk: 12:00 p.m.
1:00 pm Lunch (provided)
Live entertainment until 2:00 p.m.

The AIDS Walk & Run is a vibrant, fun event where people from across Calgary come together to show support and fundraise for those affected by HIV. On September 23, the event will begin in Eau Claire Plaza with live music, family friendly entertainers, African dancers, Indigenous performers, and more. Once the Walk & Run kicks off, the path will take you along the beautiful Bow River and loop right back around to the Plaza, where you can enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch with your team, and try the new beer garden!
Funds raised during the Calgary AIDS Walk & Run go directly to supporting the work we do at HIV Community Link. The agency exists to support people living with, or at risk of HIV and hepatitis C. We educate communities, give non-judgmental support, tools and information, and offer harm reduction programs and services to populations in Calgary and Southeastern Alberta. In 2018, HIV Community Link celebrates its 35th anniversary. Your support helps to achieve their Vision: Empowering choices. Engaging Communities. Ending Transmission.
Participants can choose between a 3km walk or 5km run. Once the Walk & Run starts, the path will take you along the beautiful Bow River and loop right back around to the Plaza, where you can kick back with your team and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch, and a new beer garden! The route is completely wheelchair accessible. Food and Fun for the Whole Family.

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September 23, 2018

Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk & Fun Run

Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave. N.W.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration & festivities starts at 9:00 a.m.
Walk kicks off at 10:00 a.m.

Did you know bladder cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Canada, yet the 20th in research funding?
Each year an estimated 9000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is more common in men than women. Due to its high recurrence rate, bladder cancer is one of the most expensive to treat on a per-patient basis. Common signs of bladder cancer are blood in the urine, and increased frequency and urgency of urination.
Join in on Sunday September 23 at Bowness Park for a 5km walk to help raise awareness for bladder cancer.
Bladder Cancer Canada is a national charity organized to help bladder cancer patients and their support teams address the day-to-day issues of this disease, increase awareness of bladder cancer among the general public and medical community and fund research which pursues the diagnosis, treatment and elimination of bladder cancer.
Last September (2017), Bladder Cancer Canada hosted the 9th Annual Bladder Cancer Canada Awareness Walk. The walk took place in 19 communities across Canada, and was a great success! Together they raised just over $600,000. This is quite an accomplishment! Thanks to all volunteers, walk participants and donors who help continue to fund the mission. Please join in this year in reaching the national goal of $600,000.

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September 28, 2018

Children’s Wish Heroes Challenge

Calgary Shrine Centre, 5225-101 St. N.W.

Children’s Wish Heroes Challenge is a team challenge that brings together two types of Children’s Wish heroes: our supporters and our wish children!
Each team is tasked with raising $10,000, the average cost of a wish. The teams celebrate success with wish children on challenge day, where teams compete in creative challenges designed to test team spirit, mental agility, and physical ability. Challenges are inclusive of all team members and participating wish children.
You have the POWER – take the challenge.
Sign up, donate or volunteer and be a HERO today!

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September 29, 2018

18th 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: $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
The Harvest Half Marathon has supported the Calgary running community and local Alberta based charities for the past 17 years, raising over $600,000.00 to help beneficiaries’ manage their programs.

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September 29, 2018

Believe in the Gold Run For Childhood Cancer

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Event Times:
Pancake Breakfast starts 9:30 a.m.
10 km - warm-up 10:25 a.m. / start 10:30 a.m.
5 km - warm-up 10:40 a.m. / start 10:45 a.m.
1 & 2km - warm-up 10:55 a.m. / start 11:00 a.m.
Light lunch/snacks available 11:15 a.m.

Events         Until Sep 18          Until Sep 27
Fight the Fight 2K Run or Walk $20/Youth & Seniors $15 $25/Youth & Seniors $20
5km Run or Walk   $35/Youth & Seniors $20 $45/Youth & Seniors $25
10km Run    $35/Youth & Seniors $20 $45/Youth & Seniors $25
Team Registration
Fight the Fight 2K TEAM Run or Walk $20/Youth & Seniors $15 $25/Youth & Seniors $20
5km/10km TEAM Run or Walk   $35/Youth & Seniors $20   $45Youth & Seniors $25
Age for Youth - 15 and under
Age for Seniors - 60 or over

Run For Childhood Cancer
Join in on September 29th at Eau Claire Market in Calgary. Register, make a team, invite your family and friends and help raise awareness for Childhood Cancer. Fabulous prizes for the best gold costumes and family fun activities throughout the day.
Believe in the Gold is a charitable foundation dedicated to the children, committed to raising awareness about Childhood Cancer, raising funds to help support families with medical expenses that are not covered by Alberta Health Care or extended benefit plans, and raising funds for Childhood Cancer research.
Childhood Cancer does not discriminate; it can happen to anyone. It is the number one disease killer of children in the world. Childhood Cancer claims the lives of more children annually than asthma, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis & AIDS combined.
Believe in the Gold aims to change these statistics and see fewer children affected by Childhood Cancer, working towards this goal by increasing awareness and raising funds for groundbreaking pediatric cancer research and treatments.

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September 30, 2018

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
New this year: Earn a team tent!
Be one of the first three teams to raise $15,000 for your Run location, and you'll receive your very own team tent to enjoy on the day of the Run.

On Sunday, September 30, 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 27th annual Run for the Cure on Sunday, September 30.

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September 30, 2018

Wild Run

Starting and finishing at the Calgary Zoo North Lot, 210 St. George’s Drive N.E.

Race Day begins at 7:45 a.m.
16 km Solo - 7:50 a.m.
16 km Team - 8:00 a.m.
Awards - 11:00 a.m.

Registration:
Adult Solo– $65
Adult Relay Team– $165
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

What makes it unique?
- A unique distance for both solo and team runners
- Calgary's exclusive zoo run
- Panda-themed swag to commemorate our newest Asiatic Ursine visitors
- You receive free race-day zoo entry with your registration and the unique opportunity to visit the animals as they awaken at dawn
- Supporting conservation, with this years funds allocated to preserving panda habitat.
- Tiered fundraising incentives - amazing prizes available to be won with your fundraising.
- Raise $1000 and be entered to win a VIP exclusive panda brunch & experience for you and 7 friends with the panda keeper!!!
- New this year - this event is now going cup-less - bring your bottles and the water is supplied
- Purchase a hot breakfast at staff price to enjoy post-run

You may be familiar with the Gorilla Run, a beloved Calgary event that in its 13 years running, has raised close to $100,000 dollars for gorilla conservation, specifically the Dian Fossey Fund and the Bonobo Conservation Initiative. Run Calgary has stewarded the Gorilla Run for the last 3 years.
Run Calgary will continue to support gorilla preservation and conservation for years to come, however with the evolution of the Wild Run, they are happy to share the love around the animal kingdom, supporting animal conservation with you at the same race you know and love, now called the Wild Run.
Please join in to run through the zoo on Sunday September 30 for the annual ‘Race For Conservation’! Start the race/relay running through the Zoo, and return for the Post Race Ceremony. Please help the Calgary Zoo in their quest to save endangered animals.

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October 2018

October 7, 2018

28th Annual Investors Group Alzheimer Walk & Run

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

10:00 a.m.-NOON
Registration: 8.00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Welcome & warm-up: 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Walk & Run kicks off: 10:00 a.m.
Event activities: including light refreshments and beverages, post-race announcements and award presentations: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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 27 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. Last year, over 1,400 participants joined in and raised over $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 14, 2018

2018 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
9:10 a.m. 5km Run/Walk
10:30 a.m. Kids 1K Run/Walk

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

The 9th Annual Family Fun Run will take place on Sunday, October 14. 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.

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