We have been so amazed and overjoyed at the enthusiastic response to our recent Virtual Trivia Nights, that we are announcing a special Virtual Trivia Summer Series, brought to you by our generous sponsor Ledcor Group! We would also like to thank our media sponsor Miss 604! Three trivia themes are coming your way with the same great…
Great items for sale for a great cause! We are excited to announce an Online Silent Auction Fundraiser. Many thanks to our supporter Paul Ackerman for sponsoring this event. Items are available for bidding from May 4th until May 18th. The items are located at our office in Calgary, so while bids…
We had so much fun during our first Virtual Trivia Night, that we’re doing it again on FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020!! Join us for a night of trivia and fun from the comfort of your living room. Have some fun while physical distancing and help us raise much needed funds…
For National Volunteer Week, we would like to say an enormous THANK YOU to all of our dedicated volunteers. Without you, we couldn’t continue to do what we do!
Steve Darling speaks to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs CEO, Bill Thornton and VICD Service Dogs Executive Director, Mike Annan about the difficulties that the organization is facing with COVID-19 and the immediate need for donations. Steve is a wonderful supporter of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs; as an MC at…
World Autism Awareness Day is Thursday April 2, 2020. We would like to introduce two of our advanced training Instructors, Michelle Murray and Danielle Hyson who are from the Autism Service Dog Program at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Autism Service Dog Instructor – Michelle Murray Being an Autism Service Dog Instructor…
Our Ties & Tails 15th Annual Charity Auction & Gala has been postponed until 2021. Thank you for your understanding.
PUBLIC STATEMENT: BC & Alberta Guide Dogs – Response to COVID-19 Last Updated: March 31, 2020 In response to recent federal and provincial recommendations, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to reassure our clients, friends, donors and volunteers with an update about how we are addressing COVID-19 concerns. Our…
The 2020 RunGo Dash for Dogs on Sunday, February 23 raised an incredible $24,338 in support of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs! Over 450 participants enjoyed a fun and non-competitive guided 10K, 5K, 2K run/walk through Stanley Park. Yummy pancakes (and bacon!) welcomed the participants at the finish line, with…
Make your donation dollars go even further this summer! Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink, is a fundraising program designed for charities to receive extra funding of up to 50%. Participating charities receive 100% of every donation. Birdies for Kids has again selected Alberta Guide Dogs as one of…