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Festival Of Trees Fundraising Total Announced!

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7 years ago

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By Sheldon Spackman

Organizers with the 2016 Festival of Trees in Red Deer have announced the total amount raised with this year’s event. $950,000 has been raised for the Red Deer Regional Hospital, more specifically for the Medical Specialty Clinic where the first ever Central Alberta Parkinson’s Clinic will be located.

Officials with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation say the Festival entertained 23,000 guests, thanks to the efforts of more than 2,500 volunteers. Over 1,500 volunteer entertainers also took part, while 500 donors offered their support as well.

This year’s total is below the $1,060,000 raised in 2015 but organizers are very happy with the result considering the state of the Alberta economy this year. The 23rd annual Festival of Trees in Red Deer has now raised over $13.8 million since it’s inception in 1994.

Next year’s Festival of Trees in Red Deer will take place November 22nd to 26th of 2017.

(Photo courtesy of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation)

Related Topics:Festival of Trees Red Deer Red Deer Regional Health Foundation

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Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.

We’re excited to welcome you and your family to the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence today!

Today’s events are family friendly, and there’s something for everyone!

From Noon to 5:00PM the public is welcome to come and see everything the building has to offer at the SKCOE Open House! Staff from every organization from within the SKCOE will be there to answer questions. This is a great opportunity to learn about why this Centre is so important for Central Alberta.

Beginning at 7:00PM, the public is also invited to the formal program at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, which is the building immediately North West of us across the parking lot. The formal program will have many messages and presentations from dignitaries, and you can pick up our Champions of Courage pin, which was minted for the Grand Opening only! Following the program there is a ribbon cutting ceremony.

There is a lot to celebrate, so come out and say hi!

When: Thursday, May 16

Where: Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, and Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, Main Campus of Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, AB.

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