Sponsor Energy Inc. is an an Alberta-based power retailer that allows Albertans the opportunity to switch from their current electricity provider to enjoy responsive, reliable service at a lower price than the traditional providers. Sponsor Energy also donates half its profits on electricity consumption right back into the community, and has partnered with the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) for this program.

You have the opportunity to help the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta – just by switching from your current power company to Sponsor Energy for electricity. Whether you are a residential or small business customer, Sponsor Energy will make a donation of 50% of our profits on your electricity usage to the CPAA each month. It does not cost you any extra – in fact, you will likely save money on your electricity bill each month!

• Click the button below to learn more and sign up with Sponsor Energy!

Empowering Edmonton is a one day personal and professional development event empowering you to more success, wealth and happiness. Be inspired, educated and entertained by some amazing local speakers and performers who are giving back to the community they know and love. One hundred per cent of proceeds from the event benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta.

On Tuesday, September 4, we took an important step forward in the history of Cerebral Palsy Associations across Canada and the world as we simultaneously celebrated World Cerebral Palsy Day and launched the World Cerebral Palsy Challenge. Both events raised the profile of all the Cerebral Palsy organizations and their members, but the Challenge also raised critical funds for vital services in our communities.

Over this past month, over two-thousand teams from Australia, the United States and Canada stepped up to take on the 2012 World CP Challenge! Through active lifestyle choices like walking, running, rolling, hiking, lifting weights and even yoga, World CP Challenge team members worldwide have logged more than 500 million steps. In Canada, over 220 teams, in support of 7 provincial Cerebral Palsy organizations, raised more than $60,000! Here in Alberta, 77 teams registered to support the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, with 39 teams from corporate partners.

A heartfelt thanks to all our participants and supporters, whether you were on a team or able to donate: you are all the reason Canada’s inaugural World CP Challenge has been a great success. We are excited to continue growing the Challenge in years to come; undoubtedly, this is merely the beginning!

Calling all Calgary Marathon Participants! Make your race more meaningful with the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge & select the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta as your Charity to support Life Without Limits

Fundraise for the CPAA as you train for the 49th Annual Sociabank Calgary Marathon on May 26, 2013! Early bird registrations end Oct. 31, 2012 so sign up soon!

How to Participate

1. Register for the Race (Opens in a new window. You will need to do this before going to step 2.)
2. Select the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta from the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge page. (Opens in a new window.)
3. Click on "Fundraise" then the "Sign Up" button and enter your information
4. Fundraise on your own or join a team and fill in your information

Now you can set up your own page and start fundraising! 

For more information about the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge, click here.

Dan Barnett, Operations Manager, and Jamie Graham, Operations Assistant

Going Green for a Great Cause

The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta's Operations Team has busy going out into the community this summer collecting clothing and beverage container donations to help support our programs and services. Thank you to our dedicated staff and volunteers for putting on some great clothing drives in Calgary and Edmonton, and especially to all the members of the community who dropped off donations - you are helping us to empower people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to live Live Without Limits!

We are also excited to announce a new beverage container recycling bin in Edmonton on the University of Alberta campus at the north end of Hub Mall. The Operations team is always working to place drink container bins in the community; please contact Dan Barnett, Operations Manager, if you would like to host a bin at your home or office. Call Dan at (403) 543-1161 or toll free 1-800-363-2807, or send him an .

Operation Eskimo

We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Edmonton Eskimos. Operation Eskimo is an opportunity for the CPAA to collect recyclable drink containers at three upcoming Edmonton Eskimo games at Commonwealth Stadium: 

• Edmonton Eskimos vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders on August 10, 2012
• Edmonton Eskimos vs. Montreal Alouettes on August 17, 2012
• Edmonton Eskimos vs. Calgary Stampeders on September 7, 2012

Operation Eskimo came to fruition through the determined efforts of Jamie Graham, a CPAA member, volunteer, and staff member. Six months ago, Dan Barnett, Operations Manager, tasked Jamie with reaching venues with high volumes of people to collect recyclables. Jamie was able to speak with  Duane Vienneau, Vice President, Marketing & Brand Management for the Edmonton Eskimos, and secure the arrangement to collect drink containers during the three games. This is a wonderful testament Jamie living Life Without Limits through working with the CPAA to accomplish new successes, and we are proud of Jamie's work with the Edmonton Eskimos to secure this donation opportunity.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the drink container recycling at the Edmonton Eskimos games. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Elizabeth Kaleta, Office Manager, at (780) 477-8030 or by .

We depend on our generous donors to enable us to continue making a positive impact in Alberta. Get involved and donate today! For more information about our Recycling Programs, please click here.