Club # : 13113

District : Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan & Northern Wyoming      Zone : 3

Sponsored by : Red Deer
 

Address:

B102, Suite 351, 5212 - 48th Street

Red Deer
 

Alberta 

T4N 7C3 - Canada

The Cures for Kids Radiothon is organized by the Central Alberta Optimist Clubs and 2012 marks the 9th year of the event! The event supports kids and has raised a great deal of money in the past due because of generous donors and helped out many charities.

The 2012 event will take place at Parkland Mall on May 3 & 4 from 6:00 am -6:00 pm with Sunny 94, Kraze 101.3, BIG 105 & 106.7 The Drive joining forces to \"Help Kids Have The Best Summer Ever\"!

The following are the beneficiaries of this year's radiothon:

Camp Quality- A camp in Sylvan Lake that gives children with cancer and their siblings a summer camp experience.

MS Teen Escape- A year round program that helps to connect teens that have parents and family suffering from MS.

Reading College- A literacy camp that will assist children that are having difficulty reading at the end of grade two.

Camp Alexo- A camp that ensures children are able to enjoy the camp experience regardless of financial or personal conditions.

The Radiothon will take phone in donations, drop off donations and is also looking for silent & live auctions donations. During the radiothon you can call 342-KIDS to make a donation.

If you would like to donate a silent or live auction item, please contact Matt at 403-506-3399 or email mhamill@atb.com.


Committee Chairs

Website - Ryan Morcom
Membership - Brett McElroy / David Ginter
Ladies Gala - Jonathan Murphy
Comedy Night - Dave Mousseau / Brad Balon
Cures for Kids Radiothon - Matt Hamill Fellowship - Ryan Morcom
Casino - Russ Beaton
Bingo - Paul Peters
Donations - Russ Beaton, Doug Jacobson, Roger Rudyk

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CURRENT NEWS !!!!

May 2012

The Cures for Kids Radio-thon was another outstanding success. Congratulations to all Central Alberta Optimist Clubs and a big Thank You to the people of Central Alberta who once again have shown their generosity!

Over $111,042 was raised in this 9th Annual Radio-thon! Great work from our Lead PCO member Matt Hammill and all other PCO members who took some time out of their days to make this event a great success. Thank you to those who donated cash, or prizes to help make the final total.




March 2012

Congratulations are in order for another successful year of Optimism this past year. Henry DeBoon our most recent Past President held his Presidents Ball in March and provided the following awards to three outstanding club members.

Rookie of the Year went to David Ginter who became fully engaged in club activities and has proven to be a valuable member t the Piper Creek Optimists. Taking on the role as a club director, leading our Membership Drive and being a regular attendee to club meetings and activities has earned Dave this award.

The President’s Choice award went to Brad Balon. Brad has been active in planning and organizing fundraising events such as our Comedy Night, but also has been engaged in researching and fact finding of programs, projects and causes that our Piper Creek Club has an opportunity to support.

Our Optimist of the Year award went to Jon Murphy. Jon has been a very active member over the past couple years by chairing the Ladies Gala event and more recently, stepping up to be the club's secretary.

Thank you to all who helped make Henry year a success and to Bring the Best out of our kids on our community!

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Fundraising is never an easy task as there are many good causes requiring assistance. Through your support by becoming a member, a participant, or simply a financial contributor, can bring a smile to one child's face. 100% of all proceeds raised stay within Red Deer and the surrounding community.

Although we come from all walks of life, Optimist club members share one common trait. We know we can make a difference!

Help us reach our next $1,000,000 raised for local charities!! - How?? - Your assistance through participation, donations, or pledges to any of the following fund raising events organized by the Piper Creek Optimist club.