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 $7.7 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 2013

May 26, 2013

Great Strides Walk

North Glenmore Park, Snowy Owl Picnic Area (West End)

Registration: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Walk starts: 12:00 p.m.
BBQ, Refreshment and Activities: 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

It is that time of year again to lace up your shoes and help take great strides towards a cure or control for cystic fibrosis. Collect pledges and bring yourself, family, kids, and friends out for a fabulous family walk and enjoy coffee, barbeque and games planned for that day.
Smile, knowing that you have just contributed to making a child/adult breathe a little easier! Bring your family. After the walk, there will be a BBQ, kids games, tattoos and more. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and join the celebration of taking steps to cure cystic fibrosis.
The Great Strides Walk was first introduced in Canada in 2005; it is an annual a walk-a-thon format fundraising event which raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Across Canada there are more than 60 different Great Strides Walk taking place, and each walk is hosted and organized by members of the local Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. In Calgary the walk coordination is executed by a committee of volunteers, sub-committees, a Chairperson and an Event Manager.
Great Strides Walk is an opportunity for individuals affected by CF, along with their friends and family, to come together as a community and make a difference. By collecting pledges and participating in the event participants are helping to raise awareness (by talking to their friends and family about CF) and raise funds to ensure important research continues. Every dollar raised helps the thousands of Canadian with cystic fibrosis.

RAISE FUNDS RAISE AWARENESS HAVE FUN

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May 26, 2013

49th Annual Scotiabank Calgary Marathon

Start and finish in Stampede Park

Race Day Schedule - Sunday
5:30 a.m. - Gear Check
7:00 a.m.- Scotiabank Marathon Wheelchair, Runners & Walkers Start
7:00 a.m.- Centaur Subaru Half Marathon Wheelchair, Runners & Walkers Starts
7:30 a.m.- Jugo Juice 10K, Wheelchair Division, Runners & Walkers Start
10:00 a.m. Scotiabank Kids Marathon Start
11:00 a.m. AstraZeneca Family 5K Walk & Run Start
1:30 p.m. Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Course Closes
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Race Day festivities for spectators and participants will be on-going in Stampede Park, with food and beverage, pancake breakfast, entertainment, awards and exhibitors to visit.

Awards Schedule
Starts at 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Entry Fee:
Scotiabank Calgary Marathon
Late (Apr. 1 - May 22): $105
Health & Wellness Expo (May 23-25): $125
Student: $75

Centaur Subaru Half Marathon
Late (Apr. 1 - May 22): $105
Health & Wellness Expo (May 23-25): $125
Student: $75

Jugo Juice 10K
Late (Apr. 1 - May 22): $65
Health & Wellness Expo (May 23-25): $75
Student: $35

AstraZeneca Family 5K Walk & Run
Late (Apr. 1 - May 22): $50
Health & Wellness Expo (May 23-25): $55
Student: $30

Scotiabank Kids Marathon
Late (Apr. 1 - May 22): $20
Health & Wellness Expo (May 23-25): $20
Student: $20

EXPO LOCATION
The Big Four, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way S.E.

EXPO HOURS
Thursday, May 23: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

Lace up your shoes and join thousands of other runners and walkers for the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Race Weekend on May 24th-26th. Voted the 2010 & 2009 Best Road Race in Alberta, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a challenging, competitive and funevent with a race designed for everyone of any level. Events include the Scotiabank Marathon, Centaur Subaru half marathon, Jugo Juice 10K, AstraZeneca 5K Walk and 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.

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May 26, 2013

22nd Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride/ Walt Healy and Bob Kane Memorial Ride

Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency Headquarters, 808 Manning Rd. N.E.

Registration 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Entry fee: $50 person

On Sunday, May 26th, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA), will once again be hosting the annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride along with Kane’s Harley Davidson and over 500 members of the Calgary and area community who love to ride. Come together to promote awareness for rider safety in our community.
The ride starts at the main office, and ends at the Wild Wild West Event Centre, with a bbq, prizes and an amazing auction. All proceeds to donated to Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA) brain injury rehabilitation programs.

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May 26, 2013

Purina® Walk For Dog Guides

Confederation Park, 24 Ave. & 14 St. N.W. to 30 Ave. & 10 St. N.W.

Walk Time: 11:00 a.m.

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

The Purina® Walk for Dog Guides is a national fundraising walk held in more than 250 communities across Canada. It raises funds to help train Dog Guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities. Each Walk is organized by local volunteers with support from Lions Foundation of Canada. To date, the Walks have collectively raised more than $9 million.

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June 2013

June 1, 2013

Capital One Race for Kids™

Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, Renfrew Hangar, 731 - 13 Ave. N.E.

Race Day Schedule:
1:00 p.m.- Team check in
1:30 p.m.- Kick off and Warm up
2:00 p.m.- Official Race Start
5:00 p.m.- Official Race Finish
5:30 p.m.- Awards & Celebration

Cost:
$10/participant registration fee
Minimum $360/team funds raised
Teams that raise more than $1,000 will receive an amazing advantage on race day.

Capital One Race for Kids™ is a return to the best adventures of childhood, embracing the carefree days of being a kid, and a bonding experience for participants as they challenge their skills while raising funds for all boys and girls to have the same opportunity.
Teams of four compete in 10 themed challenging checkpoints in a race to the finish line. Checkpoints will be designed to incorporate activities that focus the mind and challenge the body. Challenges are not based on athletic prowess or mental superiority; rather they are designed for fun and building teamwork.
Each team will be provided with 10 clues, one for each checkpoint to identify the location of the checkpoint. Once the team has figured out the clues, the team will use a map to determine their route between all the checkpoints. Each team is given 3 hours to complete the 10 checkpoints. After the successful completion of each checkpoint, the team will receive a token with a letter on it. The team must unscramble the letters on the tokens and get to the finish line first in order to win the grand prize.
At the end of the race, join in a post-event celebration. There will be food, drinks and some great entertainment. Prizes will be given out at the celebration for the top teams.

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June 1, 2013

The Hope Classic

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

Race Start Times:
Check in: 9:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Warm up: 10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Wheelers start: 10:10 a.m.
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/Wheel: $20
5K Individual Walk/Wheel: $20
8K Individual Run/Wheel: $20
1K 5K 8K Family or Team Walk/Run/Wheel $60 for 4 members + $15 for each additional team member

The SBHASA is pleased to announce the fourth annual Hope Classic: Walk, Run, Wheel will take place on Saturday June 1 at South Glenmore Park in Calgary. The Hope Classic is a family friendly, non-competitive event where participants of all ages & abilities are encouraged to participate. They will have 1K, 5K, and 8K events to walk, run, or wheel followed by a celebratory BBQ for all participants, family entertainment, and door prize draws.

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June 1, 2013

7th Annual Underwear Affair

Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail S.E.

10k Run and 5k Walk/Booty Hunters
Registration: $35
Fundraising minimum: $300
Fundraising goal for Booty Hunt: $500

Times:
EXPOsed and Check-in: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Race Starts: 6:00 p.m. with the walk starting immediately after
EXPOsed afterparty starts as soon as first racer is in and ends at 10:00 p.m.

Booty Hunters
1:00 p.m. Check-in
Last time to check in: 1:45 p.m.

EXPOsed
The expo is what makes The Affair a memorable experience for you and your friends. They will have fabulous booths and vendors to entertain you with games, giveaways, food, and beverages. This is also where you’ll turn in any final donations, pick up your registration packet which will include your racing bib, and get your Winning Time Canada Timing Chip.
Arrive undressed to impress because the infamous costume contest will happen BEFORE the race this year. Judges will be looking for the most fabulous costumes.

EXPOsed Afterparty
Join your fellow participants for the EXPOsed Afterparty where the party continues! The party starts as SOON as the first participant crosses the finish line and ends at 10:00 PM. Be ready to let loose with fellow fundraisers as DJs bump the hottest tunes to a packed, costume-clad house. Once you are re -hydrated from racing, get ready to indulge in some well-deserved drinks. The Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair is an exciting adventure to uncover the cure for below-the-waist cancers like prostate, colon and ovarian. This year they’re unveiling something super wild and so much fun! You can choose to join the latest craze, the Booty Hunt, a challenging scavenger quest through the city. And if you want to keep it old school, they’re still offering the iconic 5K Walk and 10K Run. There’s an adventure for anyone and everyone, but especially for Alberta’s do-gooder exhibitionists.
The fun continues even after you cross the Finish Line with the EXPOsed After Party! Grab a well deserved drink and dance the night away with your fellow participants!
It’s time to hit below-the-waist cancers where it hurts.

Booty Hunt
The Underwear Affair is introducing the latest craze- something new and exciting for you and your whole gang of BFFs, work friends, workout buddies, booty calls (especially them), significant others, landlord, frenemies, anyone and everyone!
The Booty Hunt is an urban scavenger hunt through the city streets to uncover the cure to below-the-waist cancers. It’s a group thing. Build your team and get ready to solve a mix of brainteasers, physical challenges, photo contests, truths, dares, double-dares, and who knows what else. You’ll need a nerd or two, a friendly flirt, a type-A personality, a people-person, some dare devils, an avid member of the local historical society...or just someone who knows how to use their smartphone.
Once the clues are handed out, you’ll be set loose to complete the challenges, solve the clues, use your brains, beauty, and braun to collect your Booty and race towards the finish line.

Party Together
Remember that the Hunters, Walker, and Runners will all be having a blast on the same day. You guys are all there to have fun while raising funds for below -the-waist cancers and you’ll get a chance to bond at the pre-event Expo and again at the post-event EXPOsed Afterparty. So don’t get your panties in a bunch...if some of your peeps would rather walk, that’s OK. And as far as the costumes are concerned- GO FOR IT!
Gather your team, plan your costumes...it is the Underwear Affair after all...just sayin’. Then once the clues are handed out...it’s time to decide...will you strategize, plan your attack, hold off and then pounce? Or maybe you’ll be speed bandits and use any means necessary to cross the finish line first!
Teams consist of 2-6 participants so blackmail your pals,bribe the boss, tickle torture your cousin, whatever it takes to build your team, get your thinking caps on, pump those muscles, and prepare for the most memorable team event of your life! If you’ve for more than 6 peeps who want to participate then form two twin teams or challenge each other to the Finish Line.

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June 1, 2013

MEC Bikefest Calgary

Eau Claire Festival Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This free event has something for everyone, so bring the whole family down to the sweetest cycling celebration of the summer.

MEC Bikefest is a celebration of all things bikes. Kick off the cycling season with bike demos, clinics, group rides, kids activities, bike retailers, cycling advocacy groups, free tune ups and much much more!
Workshops and clinics will provide the opportunity to learn everything from how to change a tire, to how to cycle safely in traffic. Browse and buy from local bike vendors, learn about community-based cycling advocacy, or find potential riding partners in your neighbourhood.

Market Place
Check out cool new gear at the MEC Market Place; deck out your bike with accessories; or demo a bike on the Bow River Bike Path system!

Gear Swap
Buy and sell cycling gear, pick up spare parts, or bid in the live bike auction!

Sombrio Pump Track
MEC Bikefest is proud to present the Sombrio Pumptrack! Come by to say hi to the Sombrio team and try out the track for yourself from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All ages, rides are free and bikes are provided!

Free Tuneups
Prepare your bike for the coming season. Free tuneups will be offered at the MEC mechanical tents and at the Good Life Community Bikeshop booth. Or learn to do it yourself by taking a Bike Mainenance clinic. Come early to get a number, this popular service fills up quickly!

Clinics and Group Rides
Take a ride around town, learn basic mechanical skills, practice bike skills. MEC Bikefest offers a variety of on-bike, classroom clinics, and group rides for all ages and skill levels! Click on a clinic below to register. Many free clinics require registration.

Entertainment
Enjoy live music all day at the MEC bandstand.

Kids Activities
Bring your whole family! Bikefest features a kids craft table, bubble station, family group rides, a scavenger hunt, and the famous Pedal Heads obstacle course.

Food
An army of food trucks are teaming up with the famous Eau Claire food court to serve up some delicious food to hungry festival go-ers.

Advocacy
Dozens of bike advocacy groups will be onsite. Would you like to get involved in local cycling initiatives? Volunteer with an advocacy group at Bikefest!

Donations
Do you have an old bike that you would like to find a new home? Donate it to Two Wheel View at the Good Life Bike Shop booth.

Club Night
Visit the MEC Market Place booth to pick up a Club Night Card. This exclusive discount night offers 10% off on all purchases at Mountain Equipment Coop on Wednesday June 5th, but you need the Club Night Card to qualify!

Environmental Impact
MEC Bikefest strives to have the smalled footprint possible. This year all of the energy will be offset by Bullfrog windpower, and all recycling services are provided by Urban Impact.

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June 2, 2013

13th Annual Dog Jog 2013

South Glenmore Park, West End

10:00 a.m. - Registration begins
11:00 a.m - Opening Ceremonies
11:30 a.m. - Walk kick-off
1:00 p.m. - Prize ceremony and awards

Registration: $25

Dog Jog is a pledged fundraising walk of either 2.5 or 5 km. Participants register for the event and collect pledges for their walk in support of the Calgary Humane Society. Following the walk, participants are invited to join in at the BarkingVille Marketplace to check out awesome vendors, demonstrations, food truck fare, and entertainment. Feel free to bring the kids down too --there will be fun activities planned for the little ones!
Awesome incentive prizes are awarded to all Dog Joggers who raise a minimum of $100. Highlights include: Kids Zone • Live Band • Barkingville Marketplace • Food and Beverage Vendors • Photo booth • Prizes DOGS WELCOME!
Dedicated to helping as many animals as possible, the Calgary Humane Society is a non-for profit organization looking for your help. Show your support and love for your pets at the Dog Jog and More. Sign up, gather pledges from friends and family and raise money to save man’s best friend.

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June 2, 2013

The 2013 Enerflex MS Walk

Prince’s Island Park

Event Day Timeline:
8:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Start Time

Route Length(s): 4km or 8km Walk; 5km or 10km Run

Please join in on Sunday, June 2 for the 2013 ENERFLEX MS Walk & RUN! The steps you take and the money you raise helps fund innovative programs & services and supports ground-breaking research dedicated to finding a cure. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, and with your help, we can end MS!
The Enerflex MS WALK is the MS Society’s largest pledge-based fundraising event with over 70,000 participants and volunteers taking part in 160 locations across Canada in the spring and early fall.

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June 2, 2013

6th Annual Family Fun Run & BBQ

Camp Chief Hector YMCA (Hector Lodge), located 1-hour west of Calgary

1K Kids’ Run: 10:00 a.m.
5K & 10K Runs: 10:20 a.m.
Family BBQ: 11:45 a.m.
NOTE: Parents can accompany parents can accompany small kids for free on the 1K run.

Entry Fees:
Adults 18 & up: $35
Youth 8– 17: $20
Kids 7 & under: $5
BBQ only: $10
NOTE: Raise a minimum of $100 in pledges for YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and receive a partial refund on your entry fee. Pledge packages are available online or at any YMCA Calgary location.

Bring the whole family to enjoy our Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch.
The YMCA Family Fun Run & BBQ gives all the opportunity to help children & youth grow, thrive, lead and belong. Enjoy fun time in the mountains with family & friends while making a difference in the life of a child.
All proceeds support Camp Chief Hector YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.
Other Cool Info:
Supervised activities for kids 3Y & up while you run
Camp Chief Hector YMCA water bottles given to each runner
Medals for all 1K runners
Medals for the fastest male and female in
5K and 10K runs
Shower facilities are available. Please bring your own towels and toiletries.

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June 8, 2013

Soaps It Up National Car Wash Fundraiser

CARSTAR Calgary locations

Carwash Ticket: $5

By having your vehicle washed on Saturday, June 8 at participating CARSTAR Collision Centres, you’ll be supporting the health of young Canadians!
Purchase your $5 ticket now for the 10th annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up National Car Wash Fundraiser! Proceeds will go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other local charities.
To date, CARSTAR has helped raise over $2 Million for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and this year will be celebrating 10 years of Soaps It Up! Join in for this fabulous celebration! There is no limit to how many tickets you purchase for Soaps It Up! Give one as a gift, a thank you or just because. With each ticket you buy, they’re offering you the chance to win 100 prizes including a trip for two to one of the top ten celebrations in the world.
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a nation-wide health charity with 50 volunteer chapters. Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s mission is to help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding CF research and by supporting high-quality care. CARSTAR’s Soaps It Up National Car Wash Fundraiser helps fund programs that benefit Canadians affected by CF.

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June 8-9, 2013

The Johnson MS Bike Tour

Start/Finish location is Airdrie Rodeo Grounds, Airdrie

Check-in Time: 8:00 a.m.
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Entry Fee: $60/person (includes all meals and snacks)
Fundraising minimum: $275.00

Help end MS for 55,000 - 75,000 Canadians with multiple sclerosis. It's a great ride!
You will experience the beautiful Alberta countryside. You can choose to ride for two days (176k) and stay overnight at Olds College, or ride for one day (75k). Funds raised through events like the Johnson MS Bike Tour help provide support to people living with MS and also help drive research initiatives into the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis.
You will help make a difference in the lives of people affected by MS. Help achieve a vision of "A World Without MS".

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June 9, 2013

Betty's Run for ALS 2013

North Glenmore Park Rowing and Canoe Club, 6449 Crowchild Tr. S.W.

9:00 a.m. Pre-event and warm-up
10:00 a.m. 5 km Walk Start
10:30 a.m. 5 mile Run Start
Join in after the walk/run for race, draw and highest individual pledge prizes, family fun including face painting, live entertainment, massage therapists and loads of pre & post race food and refreshments.

Registration: $30 until June 5, then $35

Betty’s Run for ALS celebrates, promotes and channels hope for those affected with ALS, their families and their friends. Calgarian Betty Norman’s battle with ALS in 1996/97 continues to be the inspiration for her friends, family and now many others affected by the disease. Betty’s Run has steadily grown to become one of the largest ALS fundraisers in Canada. Over the past 16 years the event has raised a cumulative total over $5,000,000! Over the years, Betty’s Run has proudly been a point of convergence for Calgarians to join with Calgary’s corporate community in battling ALS and its devastating effects. 60% of the funds generated from Betty’s Run assists Albertans living with the disease through equipment andclient service support. 40% funds ongoing research toidentify the cause and cure for this devastating disease. With the help of your generous donations, you can continue to make a difference.

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June 9, 2013

TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes- Calgary

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

The TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes is a key fundraising event for JDRF and as such, they encourage each participant to raise a suggested minimum of $100.

The annual TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes unites communities across Canada to raise funds to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. The TELUS 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.
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 9, 2013

Walmart Walk For Miracles

Pumphouse Park, Pumphouse Ave S.W.

Pledge Drop off and Registration Open: 8:00 a.m.
Walk Warm up: 9:40 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.
Snacks, Drinks and Celebrations: 11:00 a.m.

Distance: 1 km or 5 km
Route: Both routes will utilize the Bow River pathway. Suitable for wheelchairs, strollers or wagons.

Join thousands of people across the country and raise crucial funds for Children's Miracle Network® member hospitals in the 10th Annual Walmart Walk For Miracles, on June 9th. Every dollar you raise will create health-care miracles for more than 2.6 million Canadian children, by supporting life-saving medical care, ground-breaking research, and educational programs designed to treat the sickest children in your community.
The Walmart Walk For Miracles is a wonderful opportunity to treat family and friends to a day filled with music, activities, refreshments and special guest appearances. Join your friends and neighbours for a family-oriented friendly 1 km or 5 km walk at one of twelve walk sites across Canada and help raise funds for Canada's children's hospitals. Join in after the walk for some refreshments and entertainment to celebrate a successful event. A selection of various local artists will contribute to the celebration.

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June 9, 2013

Gutsy Walk

Sandy Beach Park, 1215 50 Avenue S.W.

Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Warm-Up: 9:45 a.m.
Kick-Off: 10:00 a.m.
Finish Time: 1:00 p.m.

2km or 5km Rain or Shine

Gutsy Walk is the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada’s (CCFC’s) most energetic and fun fundraising event. On June 9, thousands of Canadians at almost 80 locations across the country will walk together to raise money to find a cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is made up of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
CCFC-funded IBD research has confirmed that Canada has one of the highest rates for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world and those rates are increasing. In fact, one in 160 Canadians is living with IBD. The Gutsy Walk is a great way to spread awareness of IBD and raise much-needed funds to support essential research.
Gutsy Walk started as the Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon in 1996 in 24 communities and has grown to nearly 80 communities throughout Canada. The success of the event is completely due to amazing volunteers and dedicated participants.

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June 9, 2013

3rd Annual Bowness Road Race

Bowness Community Centre & Arena, 7904 43 Avenue N.W.

Race Start Times:
10K- 10:00 a.m.
5K- 10:05 a.m.
2K Kids Race- 11:15 a.m.

Event Name Event Until May 26 Until June 7
10k/5K     Run/Walk       $45          $55
Youth      Run/Walk       $30          $40
2K Kids Race Run/Walk $25          $30

They have added a 5 km run/walk this year to the 10 km and 2 km kids race.

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June 9, 2013

World Partnership Walk

Prince's Island Park

Suggested Fundraising Goal: $1,000.00

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 almost 30 years ago, the Walk has raised over $75 million for international development programs and initiatives, making it the largest and most successful event of its kind in Canada! In 2012, it raised over $7 million and drew almost 40,000 people to our Walks across 10 cities across the country.
100% of the funds raised will go towards supporting Aga Khan Foundation Canada international development projects – not one cent is spent on administration. Read more about Your Dollars at Work and learn how your support is having an impact in the fight against global poverty!

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June 9, 2013

Walk to Fight Arthritis

Fish Creek Provincial Park, Glennfield Area 'B'

Walk Distance: 1 KM or 5 KM
Registration Open: 12:00 p.m.
Walk Start Time: 2:00 p.m.

There is no cost to register but participants are encouraged to raise at least $100 in pledges. All participants who raise $100 or more will receive an official Walk to Fight Arthritis t-shirt on event day.

Join the fight against arthritis!
On Sunday, June 9, thousands of people in communities across Canada will come together to raise funds for this very important cause. Hosted by The Arthritis Society and presented by the makers of TYLENOL®, the Walk to Fight Arthritis is your chance to join millions of people in the fight against arthritis.
The Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL® is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, you’ll be helping to fund leading-edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis.
The Walk to Fight Arthritis is a national event that brings families, friends and organizations together with a common goal - to help the 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis. When you register for the Walk, you become a part of a community focused on building awareness and raising critical funds for arthritis research; these funds allow The Arthritis Society to continue providing vital programs and services dedicated to improving the lives of those living with arthritis. Join the movement – register and begin fundraising today!

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June 13-16, 2013

Banff National Park Bike Fest

Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta

2013 Regisation Fees:
Cat 1/2 Men's Team Stage Race
Team - $1050 (GST included)
(7 riders maximum per team)
Individuals - $168 per rider
5 stages - Prologue, Lake Louise Road Race, ITT, Criterium & Tunnel Mountain Road Race Open Women's Stage Race
$157.50 per rider (GST included)
5 stages – Prologue, Lake Louise Road Race, ITT, Criterium & Tunnel Mountain Road Race
Cat 4 & 3 Stage Race
$157.50 per rider (GST included)
5 stages – Prologue, Lake Louise Road Race, ITT, Criterium & Tunnel Mountain Road Race

Individual Riders
Cascade Plaza Prologue - $26.25 (Categories 5, 4, 3)
Individual Time Trial - $36.75 (Categories 5, 4, 3)
Criterium - $36.75 (Categories 5, 4, 3)
Tunnel Mountain Road Race - $36.75 (Categories 4,3)

Thursday, June 13
Race Package Pick-Up
Time: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Cascade Plaza, 317 Banff Ave

Cascade Plaza Prologue
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 14
Lake Louise Road Race
Time: 9:30 a.m. Cat 1/2 Men SR
Time: 9:45 a.m. Cat 3/4 SR
Time: 10:00 a.m. Open Women (Stage Race)
Location: Lake Louise Rec. Centre, Village of Lake Louise

Saturday, June 15
Individual Time Trial
Time: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Banff Ave. & Marmot Cr.

Bike & BBQ
Time: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Castle Mountain Chalets

Balkan Restaurant Little Crits
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Banff Ave. Square, 200 Block of Banff Ave

Cruiser For A Cause
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Banff Ave. Square, 200 Block of Banff Ave.

Criterium Race
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Banff Ave. Square, 200 Block of Banff Ave.

Sunday, June 16
Tunnel Mountain Road Race
Time: 7:00 a.m. General Men (Cat 4, 3 only)
Time: 7:02 a.m. Open Women SR
Time: 10:10 a.m. Cat 1/2 Men SR
Location: Beaver Street & Wolf Street

5 Race Stages. 4 days. A $21,000 prize purse. You'll be hard pressed to find a more spectacular setting than Banff National Park. 500 cyclists from Western Canada and the US will participate in five competitive events and two family friendly events from June 13th to 16th.
Everyone can take part in the Festival Fun activities as part of Bike Fest. On Saturday the Banff Farmers Market comes to Banff Ave for one day only, enjoy the entertainment and fresh local produce. Kids take part in the Balkan Restaurant Little Crits fun ride followed by Cruise for a Cause which features adults in costumes and wacky bikes, entry by donation.
For those looking for a longer ride head down the Bow Valley Parkway to Castle Mountain Chalets on Saturday for a fundraising BBQ in support of the Bow Valley Mountain Bike Alliance, or cycle to the Cave and Basin on Sunday for Fathers Day and relax in the new picnic area.

"Making the Tour"
At this year’s Banff National Park Bike Fest, The Tour of Alberta organizers, the Alberta Peloton Association (APA) and Banff Lake Louise Tourism, are offering a unique opportunity to the overall Alberta winner, under 22 years of age, to join the U.S. Continental cycling team Smart Stop present by Mountain Khakis in the Tour of Alberta this fall. Race at a higher level!

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June 15, 2013

2013 HOPE Walk/Run for Huntington Disease

North Glenmore Park, Snowy Owl Area, 37th Street Entrance

Race Start Times:
5K Individual - 9:40 a.m.
8K Individual - 9:30 a.m.
5K Team - 9:40 a.m.
5K Team consists of a minimum of 6 members and a maximum of 10 members.

Registration Entry Fees By May 31 By June 12
Adult (12 & Over)        $30.00     $35.00
Seniors (55+)              $25.00     $30.00
5K Team Walk/Run        $60.00     $65.00
Youth (11 & Under)       $10.00     $10.00

You're invited to come out and support the Southern Alberta chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada. They are hosting the 5th annual run and are excited to make it bigger and better this year. Options include an 8k run, a 5k run, and a 5k walk. The event is wheelchair-accessible and open to all abilities. Please join us 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 15, 2013

7th Annual Motorcycle Ride For Dad

Deerfoot Mall, 901 64 Ave N.E.

Registration: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Parade Departs: 10:30 a.m.

Registration is $30 per person.

"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 $9,000,000 to fight prostate cancer.

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June 15, 2013

Street Meet 2013

Fish Creek Park, Glennfield Site, Area A

9:00 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m. 3K Walk Starts
11:15 a.m. Post Race Activities

Registation:
Cost to Participate
Early Bird Pricing (Before June 1st)
Walkers (individual) $10
Walkers (family) $35
Regular Pricing (After June 1st)
Walkers (individual) $15
Walkers (family) $40
Your entry fee includes:
- a commemorative t-shirt
- refreshments, food and entertainment
- an opportunity to win fundraising and team spirit prizes

Street Meet is an annual fundraising 3k walk in support of individuals with Down syndrome. So dig your sneakers out of the closet and start stretching those muscles! Walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and children on bikes are welcome. Post race activities include BBQ, games, face painting and great raffle prizes. Get ready for a day of fun for the whole family.
Fish Creek Park is the place to be on Saturday, June 15th. There will be food, fun and games for the whole family, and don't forget the prizes for all the top fundraisers, and raffle winners. Everyone who signs up prior to the T-shirt deadline date will receive a T-shirt commemorating the event.

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June 15, 2013

High Hopes Challenge

On Saturday, June 15, 10 corporate leaders will put their smart phones, meetings and business lunches on hold to tackle a one-of-a-kind experience at Camp Kindle. With their kid coaches in tow (all childhood cancer survivors or going through treatment), the leaders are challenged with mastering a series of obstacle courses, high ropes course, 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.

2013 Challengers                    Kid Coaches
Paul Huizinga, Worley Parsons    Richard, 13
Dave Hooge,
Stepper Custom Homes              Alison, 14
Adam Legge,
Calgary Chamber of Commerce    Tierra, 15
Carol Oxtoby,
Heritage Pointe Development       Kayla, 15
Denise Dutchuk-Smith,
Delta West Academy              Harshini, 16
Travis Porter,
Trac Energy Services L               Kelly, 15
Val Fortney, Calgary Herald      Victoria, 17
Glen Eastwood,
Canadian Western Ba               Michael, 17
Trudy Curran,
Canadian Oil Sands                  Hayley, 14
Craig Spurn,
McCarthy Tétrault LLP                 Cody, 15

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June 15, 2013

Marathon of Sport

Webber Academy, 1515 93rd Street S.W.

Marathon of Sport, is an intense day of athletic competition that sees motionball supporters compete alongside Special Olympians in a range of sports.
Coupled with a participants’ pledge drive, the Marathon of Sport is one of the highlights of our fundraising calendar, and the excitement is spreading across the nation.
Twenty-one teams – each team joined by a Special Olympic Athlete – compete against each other in volleyball, flag football, soccer, basketball, hockey and bocce ball with points awarded for victories and ties in each event. The goal is to have fun with sport and to provide Calgary’s corporate community a better understanding of the benefits of Special Olympics. Marathon of Sport is a celebration of the Special Olympics family, and a chance to get together on the field for a common cause.

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June 15-16, 2013

9th Annual Chinook Half Ironman Triathlon

Lake Midnapore, 185 Midlake Blvd. S.E. and Fish Creek Provincial Park's Sikome Lake

Saturday June 15
Old Favourties…
51.5k & 119.1k Tri Distance Events and 41.5k & 98k Aquabike Events.

Sunday June 16
4 NEW Races…
Chinook is excited to announce the addition of 3 new races to the lineup for the 2013 race calender. Sprint (Tri-a-Tri) Triathlon, followed by a 14/15 yr Draft Legal Race, and a Junior (16yr to 20yr) Draft Legal race. All races are held on a “closed to traffic” bike course and an open water swim.

Race Start Times:
June 15
Chinookhalf 119.1k Triathlon and 98k Aquabike Distance - 8:00 a.m.
Chinookhalf 51.5k Triathlon and 41.5k Aquabike - 9:15 a.m.

June 16
Sprint Triathlon - 7:00 a.m.
14/15 Yr Draft Legal - 9:00 a.m.
Juniors 16-20 Draft Legal - 10:00 a.m.

Event:
Chinook Half 119.1 Triathlon Team: $390
Chinook Half 119.1 Triathlon: $260
Chinook 51.5 Triathlon Team: $300
Chinook 51.5 Triathlon: $160
Aquabike 98: $260
Aquabike 41.5: $160
Sprint Triathlon: $90
Draft Legal Juniors and 14/15yrs: $80

7th Annual Chinook 119.1 Tri Event
Swim: 2 km; open water swim. Mass swim start (2 laps) of Lake Midnapore.
Bike: 96 km; The bike course will be a scenic and challenging out and back route going west on Hwy #22X to the Kananaskis Country Information Centre and back.
Run: 21.1 km; A scenic 2 loop course through Lake Midnapore and beautiful Fish Creek Provincial Park.

4th Annual Chinook Olympic Distance Tri Event.
Swim: 1.5k; open water swim. Mass swim start (2 laps) of Lake Midnapore.
Bike: 40 km; The bike course s an out and back course from the Lake Midnapore community on Marquis of Lorne Trail (Hwy #22 West).
Run: 10 km; A scenic loop course through Lake Midnapore and beautiful Fish Creek Provincial Park

Sprint Triathlon Distance: 750m swim, 20km bike closed course, 5km run, wave start
14/15 Yr Draft Legal: 500m swim, 10km bike closed course, 2.5km run
Juniors 16-20 Draft Legal (Prize Purse): 750m swim, 20km bike closed course, 5km run, wave start

The Chinook Half is staged in scenic surroundings and being so close to the Rocky Mountain foothills, can be a real challenge. It’s a great way to jump-start your tri season and get you charged up for the rest of the year. The Olympic Distance is staged in and around Midnapore Lake and fabulous Fish Creek Park on segments of the scenic Chinook Half 119.1 k course. It may be shorter, but it’s not for the faint-hearted!
The Chinook Half & Olympic Triathlon is a nonprofit group that provides support to any youth charity. They take ther profits and allocate them to a variety of charity groups.

What’s NEW for 2013
This year’s Chinook Festival will be held over two days. Choose your event & come out & join in!

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June 16, 2013

Loops for the Troops Calgary Run

Parking lot E/F (Golden Eagle picnic area), North Glenmore Park, Calgary

Start Times:
Opening Ceremonies – 9:00 a.m.
10/5 K race – 9:30 a.m.
Awards Presentation – 11:00 a.m.

Registration: Until June 2 Until June 13
5K Run/Walk: $35              $40
(Youth Registration Ages 12 and under):              $20             $25
10K Run/Walk: $35             $40
(Youth Registration Ages 12 and under:                $20             $25
10K Team Run/Walk: $35         $40
(Youth Registration Ages 12 and under):                  $15          $20
5K Team Run/Walk: $35          $40
(Youth Registration Ages 12 and under):                   $15         $20

The Loops for the Troops Father’s Day Run/Walk is a time to honour those who have made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom.
For this, the sixth year, supporters are invited to come watch or challenge the troops and first responders to a 5K or 10K run/walk in North Glenmore Park. Bring the family and check out the military equipment on display from Edmonton and listen to speeches from some local and military dignitaries.
Join in Sunday, June 16 at North Glenmore Park to support of the troops and first responders who ensure our day-to-day freedom, both at home and abroad.
Race includes: A Vehicle Display, MFRC Support the Troops memorabilia
Proceeds from this event benefit the Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI), in support of Canadian Forces members, First Responder services, veterans and the Cadet Movement.

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June 16, 2013

The Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer

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

5 km family walk/run

Registration Fees:
$35 Registration Fee
Children under age 12 register for free

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

On Sunday, June 16 be there for your dad and help put an end to prostate cancer. The Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer is a national event honouring Canadian Dads – past and present. Join families and friends from Halifax to Metro Vancouver and be there for your dad. Funds raised will support cutting edge research into the causes, detection, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer.

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June 21-23, 2013

Ride for a Lifetime

Calgary-Cranbrook-Nelson-Cranbrook-Calgary

Registration is $600 per rider and $500 per passenger and includes accommodation, meals, snacks, fuel, road side assistance, official ride T-shirt and crest.

Ride for a Lifetime
Be a ‘Rebel with a cause’! Join the ride to fight childhood cancer.
V.I.P. treatment + unsurpassed roadside support + unbeatable camaraderie + maximum fun + Canada’s best roads = sending kids with cancer to camp and funding life-saving research.

Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines! Rev up for Kids Cancer Cares 11th Anniversary Ride for a Lifetime. Grab a friend, or two, or three, and take a tour through Canada's most majestic highways, while raising vital money for children with cancer. Be their rebel with a cause. Help create a future without childhood cancer! Every kilometre driven and every dollar raised goes directly to helping children with cancer.
This year alone, more than 100 kids in Alberta will be diagnosed with cancer. Kids Cancer Care provides hope and help to these kids and their families. From diagnosis through treatment and beyond, Kids Cancer Care reaches out to these families at a very difficult time—a time of great uncertainty, long hospital stays and harsh medical treatments.
This pledge-based motorcycle ride has raised more than $2.2 million in ten years. One hundred per cent of the pledges we receive go to providing funding and programs to support families affected by cancer right here in Alberta.

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