With the lifting of restrictions in Alberta over the summer, we were blessed to have a number of community events held as fundraisers for the Society.
Streetside Developments Donation
Debbie Ironside, a long-time employee of Streetside Developments, has been personally touched by ALS. Her friend Maryann Burhof passed away in 2020 from the disease, leaving behind her husband Mike and son Cody, who were supported by the Society during Maryann’s illness. As such, when parent company Qualico was conducting its Acts of Kindness Campaign that provides support to charities with $1000 donations, she advocated for the ALS Society of Alberta. We were so pleased to welcome Debbie, Mike and Cody at the office earlier this summer, and are so very grateful for the $1000 donation. Thank you Debbie for your compassion and for thinking of us.
Howard Smith Memorial Team Roping Competition
The 20th annual Howard Smith Memorial Team Roping event was held on August 22nd, and we were so happy to attend. The Smith family has held this event since 2002, and with the help of the grandchildren and great grandchildren, the event will continue Howard’s legacy. As last year's roping was sadly cancelled due to Covid, they made sure this year was one of their biggest events. Over 70 ropers competed for the coveted prizes, and over $6500 was raised! It is a wonderful family event, well supported by the community.
A big thank you to the Smith family for your amazing support of families affected by ALS in Alberta for the past 20 years.
Crash-It Golf Tournament
The Committee of the Crash-it Golf Tournament came by to present us with a cheque from their event in late August, and also have a quick tour of our equipment facility. Their tournament welcomed 144 golfers and raised $17,500 for the ALS Society of Alberta, an unbelievable show of generosity. This amazing group of volunteers come together every year to host a golf tournament for their associates and raise funds for charities. This year they chose the ALS Society of Alberta to honour of one of their committee members personally touched by ALS.
They truly represent the amazing community in Calgary that gives so much. Thank you so very much to the committee and all participants - this makes a huge impact on all those living with ALS in Alberta.
Committee
Emile Fremont - Lordco Auto Parts
Phil Jennings - Uniparts OEM
Scott Lavery - CSN Collision Centres
Brady Chattington - CSN Image Auto Body
Mark Sturby - Superior Paint and Body
James Grant - Carter Cadillac
Belt Buckle Sponsor - Crooked Horn Canadian Junior Rodeo Finals
We were so proud to be represented by Todd Bertamini at the Crooked Horn Canadian Junior Rodeo Finals this summer! He presented the Buckle to the Season Leader for Junior Barrels to Braidy Meston, on behalf of the ALS Society of Alberta. Thank you Todd for your involvement in allowing us to sponsor this buckle, and congratulations Braidy!