Fundraising + Events
The Sheep River Health Trust organizes regular fundraising activities to support health and wellness in the Foothills.
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Examples of these include:
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Large Scale Annual Fundraisers - Radiothon, Avenue of Trees, Photos with Santa, Breakfast with Santa
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3rd Party Events (Limited time fundraisers usually held at a partnering business with a set amount per unit from the sale of a specific product coming back to the chosen charity) - For example,
$1 from every Hot Chocolate sold by Tribal Connection Market for the Hot Chocolate Festival goes to Sheep River Health Trust.
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Raffles and Draws - 50/50, Flip the Switch
Campaigns - Points of Light, Annual Giving Campaign
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Programs - The Community Art Program, In Memorial
You can get involved in various ways: as a volunteer, a participant, a donor, or a sponsor.
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If you are interested in hosting an event with or for us please contact our office at 403-995-5400 for information on communications, our events calendar, and what type of events we are able to host with you. We are open to discussing ideas whenever possible as it all goes towards helping us achieve our mission and vision.
Contact us for more information at sheepriver.healthtrust@ahs.ca
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"Together We Make a Difference"
Radiothon
Thursday June 19, 2025
On Air - 9am - 6pm
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New Location!
Okotoks Satellite
Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre
11 Cimarron Common
Broadcast Hub/food trucks/prizes/Donation Station
9am - 6pm
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Diamond Valley Satellite
RONA Black Diamond
601 1st Ave NE
BBQ Lunch for $5/prizes/Donation Station
10am - 2pm
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This is our 12th annual Radiothon. In partnership with the Eagle 100.9 FM we will be broadcasting live to raise funds to support health & wellness initiatives in the Foothills. The proceeds from Radiothon goes towards funding community projects.
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This year we will be fundraising to support the following organizations and projects:
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Helping Families Handle Cancer - Care Program
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Foothills Family Medical Centre - 2 Portable Blood Pressure Machines/2 Liquid Nitrogen Guns
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Solace Grief Support Society - Grief Counseling for all ages
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It Takes a Village Okotoks Community Foundation - Baby Home Safe
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KidSport Okotoks - Support for Child Sport Registrations
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Orenda Community Youth and Family Society - Curriculum for Social-Emotional
and Mental Well being
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Sheep River Health Trust - Spiritual Care Program, School Breakfast Program, Music Therapy Program for the Adult Day Support Program
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Want to get involved?
Sponsorship has its benefits!
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Click on the Sponsorship Package Button
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Complete page 4
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email to christine.oakes@ahs.ca
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Pay by e-transfer, cheque or call 403-995-5400 to give credit card information
4 Easy Steps to Sign Up
Casino Volunteers Needed
Casino Nights are scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19 at the Ace Casino Blackfoot. This is an amazing fundraiser for our charity. As always, the key to success are the volunteers. We are looking to recruit 40 volunteers. Anyone over 18 years old can volunteer.
This is a great opportunity to support medical equipment purchases and programs at the Okotoks Health Centre, Oilfields General Hospital and Rising Sun Long Term Care.
On the job training is provided, parking is free and meals are provided by the casino and at no expense to the volunteers!
Please note that each volunteer can only fill one position. If you're able to volunteer for more than one time slot you must volunteer for the same position.
Thank you in advance to everyone who is finding time in their busy schedules to volunteer. We really appreciate you!
Sign Up Here:
or Scan the QR Code to Volunteer!
- Programs -
Community Art Program
The Community Art Program is a partnership between Sheep River Health Trust and the local artists in the Foothills. It's an amazing oppourtunity to showcase the talent and creativity within our community.
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The artist chooses the title and the price for the piece. We then hang their creations on display in the halls at the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre.
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Once artwork is sold, funds are paid to the artist with twenty percent of the proceeds donated to the Trust.
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Every four months we hold an "Art Change"
where artists are asked to come pick up any unsold art and bring in new pieces for display. That way we keep our halls fresh with new creations.
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For more information about displaying your art or purchasing a piece seen at the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre, contact Sheep River Health Trust at 403-995-5400 or sheepriver.healthtrust@ahs.ca.
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If you are not able to physically visit the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre, follow us on facebook and Instagram where we feature a different artist each week.
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Leave your legacy
Memorial
We extend our condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. When you lose a loved one, it may seem that no gesture is adequate to show how much that person means to you.
Making a memorial donation is an opportunity to pay tribute to someone who touched your life in a significant way.
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Thoughtful donors’ names and addresses will be provided to the family contact but amounts will not be revealed.
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Setting up memorial contributions with the Sheep River Health Trust is quick and easy
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Please notify us of the following by phone, email or mail:
– Your Loved one’s full name.
– Full name and address of the family contact for us to send notifications to as we begin to receive donations in your loved one’s name.
– The specific fund to which you wish the gift to be applied.
Securities
People who own stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are happy when their investments increase. Unfortunately, when you convert your investment to cash, the capital gain is taxable. By directly donating your publicly listed securities to the Sheep River Health Trust, you will pay no capital gains tax on their increase in value.
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The Trust will provide you with a charitable tax receipt for the full market value on the day
they are received in our account. This tax receipt:
– will help you immediately reduce the amount of tax you pay on your income
– may be carried forward if your donation exceeds your annual limit and used in any of the next five years
– may help reduce the taxes on your estate in the year of your death – and allow more of your estate to go to your beneficiaries
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If you would like more information, please contact us.
Future
Bequest: Leaving a bequest to the Sheep River Health Trust in your will is a way to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
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Life Insurance: You can name the Trust as the owner or beneficiary of your existing life insurance, or you can create a new life insurance policy and donate it to the Trust.
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Endowed Gifts: With endowed funds, the donation is invested and the earned income is directed annually to support highest priority programs or areas of special interest to the donor.
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If you would like more information on how you can make a difference or if you have already made arrangements for a planned gift, please phone 403-995-5400. If you would prefer that your gift remains anonymous, we will respect your wishes.