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Year at a Glance

December 2009

Reaching for the Stars

Introduction of the 25th Anniversary fundraising campaign

January

Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta Journey Heart

Oncology children staying at the House will receive a Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta Journey Heart on their Beaded Journey

February

The House’s Gift to YOU!

Thank you to our supporters with seven businesses offering exclusive  promotions with significant savings

March 16 to 21

25th Anniversary Cake Competition

Up to eight teams will compete with their specially created cake on display at Market Mall

April 30 & May 1

Cassie Campbell Street Festival, presented by Penn West Energy

Join the 7th Annual event as a participant or sponsor at the Olympic Oval

May 14

Pull Together – Pull Tab Competition ‘Weigh Day’

Schools across southern Alberta competing in the Pull Together competition bring their collection of pull tabs to the House on Weigh Day for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes

June

Planned Giving Program Launch

The ‘Building Legacies with Families for Ronald McDonald House’ Planned Giving Program is announced

July 12

Charity Golf Classic

Join the 10th Annual event as a participant or sponsor at Silvertip Golf Resort

August 8

Rock the House Run presented by Apache Canada Ltd.

Join the 4th Annual event as a participant or sponsor at Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta

September

Serenity Garden

Unveiling of a Serenity Garden on the property of Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta

October 2

Families to Friends Reunion 25th Anniversary Celebration Event

Entire families of our donors, volunteers and all Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta families over the last 25 years are invited to a special event

November

Commemorative  Cookbook

On sale will be a Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta Cookbook featuring favourite recipes from our families, volunteer dinner groups and bakers, along with celebrities and guest chefs from some of Calgary’s leading restaurants

December

Reaching for the Stars

Wind up of the 25th Anniversary fundraising campaign