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Calgary Ostomy Summer Fundraiser
June 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Get Ready for the Calgary Ostomy Summer Fundraiser – An Afternoon of Fun, Bidding & Big-Hearted Giving!
Kick up your boots and join us for a fun-filled afternoon in support of a truly life-changing cause! The Calgary Ostomy Society Summer Fundraiser is back — bringing together great food, live entertainment, and a strong sense of community, all in support of the Ostomy Canada Youth Camp.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Calgary Shrine Centre
Theme: Country Western
Agenda
2:00 pm – Doors Open, Cocktails
2:15 pm – Welcome, Silent Auction Starts
3:00 pm – Live Auction
5:00 pm – BBQ
6:00 pm – Silent Auction Ends, 50/50 Winner Announced
6:30 pm – Door Prizes
7:00 pm – Evening Close
Note: Volunteers assisting with set up should arrive at 1:00 pm.
Ticket sales are now closed; however, 3 tickets have become available. Please contact hello@calgaryostomy.ca for info.
Live & Silent Auction
Join us for an exciting afternoon with the Calgary Ostomy community! This year’s fundraiser features live and silent auctions with a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items and experiences.
We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Sheldon Smithens, star of Canadian Pickers, as our live auction host!
You won’t want to miss your chance to bid on:
- A WestJet Round-Trip Flight for two, anywhere they fly!
- Alberta Ballet Tickets to The Nutcracker
- An Ollia Macaron Baking Class
…and much more!
Our silent auction is packed with fantastic finds—perfect for birthdays, stocking stuffers, or a special treat for yourself. For the full list of live auction items, click here
Note: Payments must be made with cash or a cheque. There is an ATM on site.
Cowtown’s Best Dressed in the West – Fashion Contest
Think you’ve got the sharpest Western style in town? Then, giddy up and enter our Cowtown’s Best Dressed in the West fashion contest!
Whether it’s denim and lace, rhinestones and fringe, or boots and buckles galore, this is your chance to strut your stuff and show off your true country spirit.
Contestants are encouraged to dress in their own take on Western wear, but your outfit must include at least one of the following:
- Cowboy hat
- Cowboy belt with a big buckle or silver concho belt
- Cowboy boots or roper boots
Accessorize your lil’ cowboy (or cowgirl!) heart out — the fancier, the better! We’re talking fringe, flannel, flair, and full-on Cowtown swagger. Winner takes home a Tens Machine, courtesy of Wellwise!
Want to enter the contest? Let us know ahead of time by contacting us before the event. Contact hello@calgaryostomy.ca.
Let’s see who’ll take home the title of Cowtown’s Best Dressed in the West!
Double Your Donation!
CB Medical will match all donations dollar for dollar, so your contribution goes even further toward sending kids to the Ostomy Canada Youth Camp — a place where youth living with an ostomy can connect, grow, and thrive. You are welcome to make a donation via the ticket form below, or with cash or cheque at the event. (The form also allows for donations without ticket purchases.
Tickets:
$25 per person
Advance purchase required by June 11.
Ticket sales are now closed; however, 3 tickets have become available. Please contact hello@calgaryostomy.ca for info.
Event Highlights:
Catered BBQ Dinner
Enjoy a hearty, catered BBQ meal featuring Spolumbos, including fresh sides and salads. Quench your thirst at our cash bar while mingling with fellow supporters.
Raffle & Door Prizes
Join in on the fun with our 50/50 Raffle – tickets are just $5 each or 5 for only $20! Plus, we’ll have some door prizes up for grabs. Don’t miss out!
Volunteer Opportunities!
We are currently looking for auction items, door prizes, and models for the Ostomy Fashion Show, including men. General event volunteers are also needed. Please contact us at hello@calgaryostomy.ca if you are available to assist.
Country Western Theme
Come dressed in your country best and help us raise funds to give kids with ostomies a summer they’ll never forget. The event will include line dancing with instructor Laura!
Tickets & Online Donations
All proceeds support the Ostomy Canada Youth Camp, helping young people across the country build confidence and lifelong connections.
Ticket sales are now closed; however, you can donate online for the CB Medical 2X Match via the form below.
Auction Item List + Sneak Peek Video
Ready to explore our exciting Live Auction items? Just click the arrow on the screen or click the bottom of the presentation to unveil a pop-up menu filled with treasures waiting for your bid! Don’t miss out on the fun!
- WestJet – Round-Trip Flight for two, anywhere they fly!
- Alberta Ballet – “The Nutcracker” Tickets for two – donated by Kaylee & Phil Janse
- Ollia – ‘Macaron 101’ Baking Class for two
- Italian SuperMarket – Basket of Italian Gourmet Items
- Riverbend Hardware – Bird-Themed Garden Decor
- Heritage Park Toy Shoppe – Four single adult day passes to Heritage Park
- Casa8Designs – Peavey Acoustic Red Flamed Guitar with Soft Carrying Case & CD Instructions
- Casa8Designs – Limited Edition Framed Print by Canadian Artist Maud Lewis
- Blue Grass Nursery – $200 Gift Card
- Beaners Fun Cuts For Kids – Gift Certificate (good for any location)
- S & C Currie Photography – Waterfall Photo Print on Metal
- Mad Melodie Kreations – Certificate for “Ostomy Life” Hoodie
- Innis & Gunn Retro Rolling Cooler (80 qt) – donated by Gerald Sheen
- Calgary Flames Jersey – donated by Gerald Sheen
- Handmade Quilt – donated by Gayle Paige
- Ballast Weighted Blanket – donated by Pat Machan
- Plus many fantastic items in our silent auction!
