Military members introduced local veteran Tom Baker to the Grey Cup during Operation Tea Cup in 2018 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

By rdnewsNOW staff

3rd Annual Operation Tea Cup

Grey Cup coming to Red Deer tomorrow

Sep 12, 2019 | 9:07 AM

The Grey Cup trophy is coming to Red Deer on Friday for the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre’s (MFRC) third annual Operation Tea Cup.

Delivered by military vehicles and escorted by members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Grey Cup will be arriving at the Cormack Armoury in the afternoon and presented to Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor.

There will be a barbeque and tailgate party at the armoury (4402 55 Street) from 2 – 4 p.m. with the presentation scheduled for 3:15 p.m.

The Grey Cup is one of three cups donated by Lord Earl Grey to various sports organizations in recognition of athletic excellence. A second of these cups resides right here in Red Deer.

The multi-event day including a Grey Cup tour and private party raises awareness for Canadian Forces and their deep-rooted connection to the cup. All proceeds are donated to local Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) to support military families throughout Central Alberta.

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The Calgary MFRC supports families of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members within Southern Alberta, including Red Deer and Lethbridge. CAF soldiers, veterans and their family members face unique challenges that make being in the military an occupation different from any other. The MFRC aims to help lessen the impact of these unique challenges, which includes frequent separations, extended deployments and risks.

At their Red Deer Office at the Cormack Armoury, the MFRC works to empower and support military families. They offer a variety of programs and services including mental health supports, social activities, workshops and training, family separation and reunification support, deployment support, children and youth programs, and referral services to help.

Central Alberta is home to over 60 military families. The Canadian Forces in Red Deer consist of the Primary Reserve 78th Field Battery, part of the 20th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, and the 2 Squadron, 41 Signal Regiment Reserve Force communications unit who provides communication information systems, strategic infrastructure services and support to 41 Canadian Brigade Group. Both units also operate out of Cormack Armoury in Red Deer.