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Walk Raises $1.1M for Calgary Food Bank
13 Oct
Summary
- Annual walk fundraised $1.1 million over three years.
- Event supports Calgary Food Bank's operations.
- Food donations are collected alongside monetary gifts.
Three years ago, brothers Paul and Doug Lavoie conceived "The Walk," an annual fundraising event held on Thanksgiving Monday to support the Calgary Food Bank. This year marked the third iteration of the event, bringing the total funds raised to an impressive $1.1 million. In addition to financial contributions, "The Walk" includes a "Fill the Ford" initiative, collecting essential food items for the food bank.
Melissa From, CEO of the Calgary Food Bank, highlighted the profound impact of these donations. She noted that the $1.1 million equates to approximately $3.5 million worth of food distributed to clients. The food bank, which has operated for 44 years without government funding and relies on 300 daily volunteers, is currently serving 1,000 families each day. This growing demand, coupled with rising food prices, makes community support critical.
The Lavoie brothers expressed surprise at the event's rapid growth, attributing its success to the community's participation, from donors to volunteers cheering participants. The event concludes with a celebratory dance party, fostering a sense of gratitude and shared accomplishment among attendees.
