Fundraising Activities
The Sheep River Health Trust and its valued partners organize regular fundraising events to develop and improve health and wellness in the Foothills. Participating in one or more events is a unique way to make a difference, and to work with a team on behalf of the community.
You can get involved in various ways: as an organizer, a volunteer, a participant, a donor, or a sponsor. The success of any event depends on teamwork.
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Interested in sponsoring Radiothon?
Stay tuned for our
2024 "Save the Date"
with all the details,
coming in
January.
Radiothon
Together We Make a Difference
Thursday, June 22, 2023
This year marked our 10th anniversary of Radiothon. In partnership with the Eagle 100.9 FM, after 12 hours of live broadcasts highlighting health & wellness initiatives, we didn't just meet our goal of $75,000, we surpassed it and raised $82,722.95.
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Because of the generosity of our sponsors and the community,
we were able to fund eight organizations and nine projects:
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Okotoks Family Resource Centre - Volunteer Driver & Emergency Support Programs
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ORENDA Society - Boys "Move Your Mood Summit"
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Solace Grief Support - Grief Counselling
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Foothills Family Medical Centre - Derm Desiccator/ (2) 24hr Blood Pressure Monitors
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Foothills Community Counselling - Counselling Services
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It Takes a Village - "Baby Sleep Safe" Program
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Helping Families Handle Cancer - Support
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Inclusion Foothills - Go "Team Gen Z"
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It's the 10th Anniversary of
Photos with Santa!
Nov. 18 - Dec. 14, 2023
The Sheep River Health Trusts’ Photos with Santa have become a beloved holiday tradition here in the Foothills, sparking joy and wonder in children and their families with each visit to Santa’s village.
Located at the Best Western Plus Okotoks Inn and Suites, children and their families are invited to interact with Santa during their private family photo session. Sessions are $55 per family and must be pre-booked. Following their visit, each family will receive a link and unique gallery code to download all their images on the personal device(s) of their choice.
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Last year’s Photos with Santa event was a HUGE success, with more than 790 families visiting Santa’s village together we raised over $27,000 for the Sheep River Health Trust. Our team, volunteers, and photographers are looking forward to greeting families during this magical experience and are beyond grateful for the ongoing support.
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Tickets for Photos with Santa go on sale on Oct. 2 at 10am.
Click on the button below to buy your ticket and book your session.
Avenue of Trees
Nov. 17 - Dec. 17, 2023
We invite you to join us for this holiday tradition, where you will be welcomed by the warm feeling of the holiday season at the Best Western Plus Okotoks Inn and Suites. Many fully decorated trees will light up the hotel lobby, breakfast room, and ballroom. This event is hosted at no charge to guests.
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During your visit, you can choose to view the spectacle of trees, as well as place a bid on the selection of auctioned trees generously donated by local businesses and residents. Proceeds raised from the Avenue of Trees auction deliver essential resources and funds directly into our rural healthcare system, supporting health and wellness programs and projects for residents of all ages.
We have raised over $26,000 thanks to all the incredible support from the many community champions.
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Want to bid on a tree or view our auction online?
Go to https://can.givergy.com/11thAnnualAvenueofTrees
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To vote for the Fan Favourite Tree go to: https://www.facebook.com/SheepRiverHealthTrust/
The tree with the most likes/loves will win a $250 Sobeys Gift Card for the charity of their choice.
Trees of Hope
Every year, some of the fully decorated trees on display are designated as Trees of Hope and are donated to those in need of a Christmas Tree.
As a Tree of Hope Sponsor, you are sponsoring a tree to be delivered to a family who would otherwise not have a Christmas tree. The funds from sponsorship come back to the Sheep River Health Trust.
The difference between the Trees of Hope and the trees included in the auction, essentially, are who receives the tree.
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To donate to a Tree of Hope go to: https://can.givergy.com/11thAnnualAvenueofTrees
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Last day to nominate a family/individual is Tues. Dec. 12, 2023.
To nominate a family/individual to receive a tree click here.
Thank you to the Sponsors
of the 3rd Annual
Breakfast with Santa!
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.
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.