Current and upcoming events

*Note to the community

As the situation around COVID-19 continues to unfold, the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation is committed to ensuring the safety of our team, as well as the children, families and care providers within the hospital. If you are an organizer of a fundraising event, thank you! Please work with your Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation representative to ensure we have the latest information.

For current information about Foundation operations, read more.

Lowe's Spring Campaign

MARCH 29 - MAY 2
Head to your local Lowe's or Rona locations until May 2 and donate in-store at checkout or online at RONA.ca. All proceeds will go directly to the kids at the Alberta Children's Hospital through the Children's Miracle Network, who need our support now more than ever.

Save-On-Foods Round Up for Kids Campaign

APRIL 22 - MAY 6
When you visit your local Save-On-Foods location, round up your bill to the nearest dollar. Every cent from your round up total will go towards supporting the kids and families that rely on the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Costco's Miracle Month of May Campaign

APRIL 26 - MAY 2
You can support kids in your community by donating at the till from April 26 - May 2 when you visit a Costco location. All proceeds will go directly to the kids at the Alberta Children's Hospital through the Children's Miracle Network.

The Million Reasons Run 

MAY 2021
The Million Reasons Run is a virtual running challenge held throughout May. Choose your distance, your fundraising goals, and go for it! All the funds raised support research at your local children's hospital, the first essential step toward better health for all Canadian kids.

Ongoing initiatives

The Brick Campaign

Help support kids in your community through The Brick campaign by purchasing a Plush Bear – the Brickley bear or a Brickley paper icon. All local customer donations will support the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation through Children’s Miracle Network! Visit thebrick.com for a location near you.

Car Heaven Program

Support the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation by donating your old vehicle through the Car Heaven Recycling Program. Car Heaven is an initiative of Automotive Recyclers of Canada that enables people to get rid of their older, high-polluting car and donate the proceeds from their vehicle to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. And your vehicle is always towed away free! For more information, please visit carheaven.ca/alberta.

Donate A Car Canada

Donate A Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. They provide free towing in many areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation through Donate a Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction depending on its condition, age and location. Donate A Car Canada will look after everything to make your donation easy for you to support Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation will send you a tax receipt after your car donation is complete!

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Annual signature events

RBC Race for the Kids

SEPTEMBER 2021 
While we won't be gathering at Heritage Park this September, together, we can still take steps for child mental health through a global event like no other: The RBC Global Virtual Race for the Kids. We invite you to join us as we work to raise awareness for mental health and for the vital supports that will help children in our community for generations to come.

Candy Cane Gala

DECEMBER 3, 2021
Over the past 13 years, our amazing community has helped us raise more than $8M for equipment, programs, and special enhancements that support families and make treatments at the Alberta Children's Hospital more kid-friendly.

Country 105 Caring for Kids Radiothon

FEBRUARY 2022
Through the power of the airways, Radiothon gives the community a glimpse into the exceptional care that takes place every day at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Over three days, Country 105 FM personalities share the inspirational stories of more than 75 kids and families and their hospital journeys.

CRESCENDO

SPRING 2022
Prepare to Get Loud! Beyond an evening of musical entertainment, CRESCENDO stirs compassion and hope for those facing mental health challenges. Produced by the John Cameron Changing Lives Foundation, this musical event aims to build understanding, reduce stigma and fund programs to help those reaching out for support. Stay tuned for more music—and a chance to win big—this spring!