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“the club that fights diabetes”
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We are a vibrant and hardworking club raising funds for diabetes. We have fun at our meetings while working out ways to help our community. Read all about us and perhaps you may just want to join. Perhpas you have heard about Rock’n August or Tots’ Treasures.sale. Interested in curling or golf? New ideas are welcome We are always looking for new members!
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Money raised in Canada generally remains in Canada. Some personal donations from members might go to International ( such as through the “Buy a Brick” program). All money raised from gaming such as from casinos and through diabetic fundraising is spent in Canada.
Many donations go to the Canada Foundation, Inc. and then an elected group of members go over research applications and make a decision on a yearly basis. Dr. Rajotte’s research on islet transplants and the Edmonton Protocol has been partially supported over the past few years through this Foundation and from club activities. The Edmonton Protocol has received significant funds from money raised through Rock’n August and through our donations to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation. We also make donation as decided by the club to applications made by community organizations or by individuals in need when their needs are not being met in any other way.
*Note: You probably have heard of the success of the islet transplants as Edmonton has become world reknown in this area.
Personal donations are also are made by becoming a Beacon’s member. This is a plan at the Federations and International levels whereby members plan on donating a certain amount over a ten year period. The amount varies with the different levels available in the Beacon’s program. This money is also spent in Canada. For more information on Beacon’s donations go to Cosmopolitan International.
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Examples of Past Donations and Community Service:
- Raised funds for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation through participation in a Fun Run.
- Donated to Chateau Mission to paint bus.
- Donated Scientific Scale through A.D.F.
- Funded the Diabetic Education Center at the Sturgeon Community Hospital.
- Donated Buddy Bears to the pediatric unit at the Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Yearly contributions to the Seniors’ Club for program needs.
- Provided funds for the Elves Special Needs Society.
- Ongoing donations to the Cosmopolitan Foundation Canada, Inc. for diabetic research.
- Contributed to the Katherine Fyfe Memorial Foundation.
- Helped rebuild farmer’s fence destroyed by Redwater fire.
- Sponsored a hole in Youville Home Golf Tournament.
- Provided funding to the Canadian Cancer Society.
- Providing funding for Special Olympics.
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Rough Summary of Donations since club has been in Operation:
(from 95 to 2006)
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Donated to:
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$ Amount
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Youville Home
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$ 1,750
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Victim Services
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$ 1,000
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St. Albert Dare Program
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$ 500
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Cross Cancer
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$ 250
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Special Olympics
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$ 500
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Chateau Mission
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$ 500
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Wildrose Polio Support Society
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$ 440
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Hope Mission
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$ 758
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MS Society
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$ 1,700
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Sturgeon Hospictal Foundation
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$ 1,100
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Sturgeon Hospital Diabetic Unit
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$26,766
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St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club
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$13,946
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St. Albert Eagles
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$ 1,000
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Elves Special Needs Society
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$ 2,000
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Sir George Simpson Parent Society
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$ 1,000
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Local couple in need (washer and dryer)
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$ 850
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Total
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$54,060
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Donated to
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$ Amount
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St. Albert Ringette
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$ 1,575
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St. Cecelia School
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$ 500
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Hawks Athletic Club
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$ 900
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Pee Wee Angels
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$ 450
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Desa School of Karate
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$ 950
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Total
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$ 4,375
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Donated to:
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$ Amount
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Alberta Diabetes Foundation
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$ 13,500
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Cosmopolitan Canada Foundation, Inc.(funds diabetes research)
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$ 39,702
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Total
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$ 53,202
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So in total our club has donated $111, 637 to organizations and community needs.
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We are also one of the member hosts of Rock’n August and through this event an excess of $100,000 has been donated to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation since its inception to 2006.
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