EVENTS
Cerebral Palsy Alberta puts on several events each year, allowing us to connect with our community and celebrate the accomplishments of our organization, as well as the successes of our members. Fundraising at our events allows us to continue to offer programs and services and enable people within the disability community to live a Life without Limits.
We encourage everyone to get involved with our annual events where you can enjoy the company of other members, supporters, and volunteers. Thank you to the individuals, groups, and companies who contribute financially and donate items to our events, and to our volunteers who donate their time and expertise in making our events successful. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please download our sponsorship package below. If you're interested in hosting your own FUNdraiser to support Cerebral Palsy Alberta please contact Cindy Turnquist at 403-219-3611 or via email
HUSH GALA
OCTOBER 21, 2023
Cerebral Palsy Alberta held its first gala in 2007 in an effort to raise funds and awareness for individuals within the disability community. With the success of the gala, it quickly became an annual event. Each year our guests look forward to a new and exciting theme and can count on great entertainment and spectacular chef-inspired menus prepared by local artisan chefs. The Gala never disappoints and has successfully raised much-needed funds for the CPAA’s programs and services. This fundraiser would not be possible without our countless volunteers, supporters, donors, and sponsors. If you would like to participate as a sponsor, donor or volunteer, please contact:
Cindy Turnquist at 403 219 3611 or via email
The HUSH Gala embraces a different theme each year and will be celebrated at a secret location that will only be revealed to our guests as clues and details are slowly released. Enjoy a sparkling wine & appetizer reception, time-honoured chef-created gourmet meal, exciting entertainment and the opportunity to bid on fabulous live and silent auction items.
MOBILITY
CHALLENGE
Cerebral Palsy Alberta is hosting a NEW Mobility Challenge!
The Mobility Challenge will include 15 teams of 5 able-bodied participants joining together for a 5km Wheelchair Pedesting Challenge. At each 1km mark a team member from each group will tag in and pedest to the next km mark. Each location/tag point will be considered either non or partially accessible. There will be no registration fee for participants, just a commitment to raise $1,000/team.
This exciting fundraiser helps to raise awareness and funds for individuals in the disability community. This event would not be possible without the support of our amazing supporters, donors and sponsors. If you would like to participate as a donor or sponsor please contact:: Cindy Turnquist at 403-219-3611 or via email
GOLF
WITHOUT LIMITS
JUNE 19, 2023
SIROCCO GOLF CLUB
Dust off your clubs and join Cerebral Palsy Alberta in June each year for our Annual Golf Without Limits Tournament that's going to knock your socks off! Registration includes 18 Holes Texas Scramble, Power Carts, Lunch & Snacks, Golf Swag, Activity Holes, Prizes & More! Whether you’re a pro or a novice, we guarantee you a fun day of golf, dinner and prizes…all for a great cause!
Additional perks include:
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Potential networking opportunities
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A chance to win some great prizes
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An acceptable day of ‘Hookie’ on the course
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Supporting the CPAA and individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities!
The success of this tournament would not be possible without the support we receive from our amazing volunteers, donors, and sponsors. To inquiry about the sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cindy Turnquist at 403-219-3611 or via email
POKER
FOR A CAUSE
Calgary: MARCH 23, 2023
Edmonton: March 25, 2023
ALL IN FOR CPAA!
It’s time to put on your poker faces and hold your cards tight! Cerebral Palsy Alberta will be hosting a spring tournament in Calgary and a fall tournament in both Calgary & Edmonton. The buy-in is just $75! Re-buys & Add-ons available throughout the night.
Join the fun, as all levels of play are welcome!
WEIR BOWEN LLP | Barristers & Solicitors – will once again be sponsoring the Poker For A Cause. With their gracious support the grand prize will be $1,000 for each city and cash prizes for 2nd & 3rd place winners!!!
Proceeds from this event supports individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Calgary Tournament, Tammy Francis at 403-219-3604 or via email
Edmonton Tournament: Leah Ison at 780-405-3968 or email
NEW
DUCK RACE
The NEW end of summer event will be a Adopt Duck Race. The event encourages people throughout the province to Adopt a Duck for Disabilities. Each buyer will be linked to a unique number that will be stenciled onto each of the racing ducks. The first 3 ducks to the finish will be eligible to win cash or prize incentives.
If you have any questions please contact Cindy at 403-219-36111 or by email.
WORLD CP DAY
OCTOBER 6TH 2023
World Cerebral Palsy Day is a global movement of people with cerebral palsy and their families, and the organizations that support them, in more than 60 countries. The day is an opportunity to celebrate, raise awareness and take action to ensure that people with CP have the same rights, access and opportunity as anyone else in their communities. World CP Day is sponsored by The Allergan Foundation.
You can learn more about World CP Day by visiting the official website.
Visit www.worldcpday.org to share your story and ‘Join Us On the Map’
Join the movement and get your local community to proclaim October 6th World CP Day!
GO GREEN FOR CP
On October 6th, we’re encouraging everyone to Go Green For CP! Show us how you’ll Go Green For CP by sharing your photos on social media and use the hashtags: #gogreenforcp #gogreenforcpaa # cpalberta #worldcpday
