By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Glencross charity rodeo raises $190,000

Nov 23, 2018 | 7:04 PM

Thanks to the success of a popular annual charity event held in Red Deer in August, organizations are benefitting to the tune of $190,000.

Former Calgary Flame Curtis and Glencross was in our city Friday to share the great news of how much his Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event had raised for both Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta and Hockey Alberta’s Every Kid Every Community program.

“For the past seven years, the Charity Roughstock event has benefitted from the hard work of a dedicated group of volunteers, and from the generosity of supporters and sponsors who return each year to enjoy the event and the camaraderie that goes with it,” said Curtis Glencross. “I want to say thank you to everyone who makes this event a success because, without your efforts, there are many families across Alberta who would be looking elsewhere for support. Your efforts help Albertans experience opportunities they might not have otherwise.”

At Ronald McDonald House, funds will help the team there serve families who are facing dire medical situations.

“This significant donation benefits every single family who will need the Ronald McDonald House this year,” said Jason Evanson, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta, “Their support over the past seven years translates to over 4,700 nights of comfort for families – their impact on Albertans facing serious childhood illness or injury is profound.  The Glencross family, and their friends, are lifelines for the families of the Ronald McDonald House.”

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As for the Every Kid Every Community program, dollars will ensure a pathway to hockey for any child in Alberta who is interested in the sport.

“Each year for the past seven years, it has been a privilege to work with Curtis, his family and the organizing committee for this event,” said Tim Leer, Executive Director, Hockey Alberta Foundation. “As Teammates in support of the Every Kid Every Community program, their efforts and generosity are felt not just in central Alberta, but across the province as more and more kids have the opportunity to experience our great sport for the first time through program and player grants.”

More information on these organizations is at hockeyalbertafoundation.ca and rmhcsca.org. More on the Glencross Invitational is on Facebook.