2023 UP & Away Charity Gala

May 4th, 2023

Reception @ 5:30 p.m. | Dinner @ 6:30 p.m.

2023 LOCATION: Macleod Hall, TELUS Convention Centre

GUIDE TO THE GALA - VOLUME 2

The 2023 premier fundraising event of the Unlocking Potential (UP) Foundation, the UP & Away Charity Gala is less than one week away!


Our Guide to the Gala vol. 2 introduces our guest host, live auction package details, a link to our silent auction, and a thank you to all of our silent auction sponsors, along with links to the Guide to the Gala I and our FAQs.


Please visit www.upgala.ca for more information.

Guide to the Gala vol. 1
FAQs

Introducing our Guest Host: Rob Kerr

Rob Kerr is a staple of the sport and philanthropic tapestry in Calgary. A sought-after broadcast voice and expert, Rob serves his community as a member of many boards, including the Director for Sport Calgary and a Board Member for the Kidsport Calgary/Flames Sports Bank. With nearly 25 years of experience in the sports and entertainment media, there isn’t much Rob hasn’t seen or done.

As a voice of the Calgary Flames, he chronicled all the exploits of Calgary’s most prominent team. He also found time to tell the stories of his community and home in Southern Alberta. In 2019, Kerr was recognized with the Bell Memorial Award and inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEKS

Calgary Flames Package for 4


  • 2023-24 game, for 4 people
  • 4 jerseys
  • Post-game meet 'n' greet

Cowboys Package


  • 25-person Daytime Party
  • Festival Chute Pass for 2
  • 4 tickets to Cowboys Country Fest Ft. Dustin Lynch

Chairman's Steakhouse

Package for 4


  • A private dining experience in the evening for 4 people
  • Experience the Directors Private Cigar and Scotch Lounge (not bookable by the public)
  • Food and drink including some incredible wines from the Chairman's Private Reserve Cellar

Gemstone Lights Lighting Package


  • $4000 gift certificate for our LED Track Lights that provide exceptional lighting quality and energy savings to both residential and commercial properties
  • Top priority on install list, guaranteeing a complete install within 2 weeks
  • Cloud-enabled technology allows you to control your lights from anywhere

F1 Live Viewing Package


  • Join the Ferrari of Alberta team as we cheer on Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz & Sucderia Ferrari as they fight for the 2023 Formula 1 drivers & constructers championship.
  • Watch the race on the big screen in the front showroom while enjoying light snacks and beverages from our local partners.

SILENT AUCTION

OPENS EARLY ON MAY 1 - Silent Auction: Click to view and place your bid!

SILENT AUCTION DONORS

Absolute Dental Care

Acera Insurance

Aesthetic Atelier

Ashley Alexandra Art

Aspen Properties

Banded Peak

Best of Kin Brewery

Blueridge Management Consulting Inc.

Bonnie Maurer

Bow Valley Athletic Club

British Columbia Golf

Calaway Park

Calgary Flames Hockey Club

Calgary Petroleum Club

Calgary Police Service

Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corp.

Calgary Stampede

Cavalry FC

Centre for Sexuality

The Clothing Bar

Cold Garden Beverage Company

Concorde Entertainment Group

Cowboys Dance Hall & Music Festival

Créative Papillon

CRS Merrill Insurance

Curve Distribution

David Yurman

Fairmont Banff Springs

Ferrari of Alberta

Flying Squirrel Sports

Gemstone Lights Calgary

Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar

Hello Vintage

Hitman Bar

Imperial Oil

Janet Horbacio Photography

Jessica and Tyler Williams

Kananaskis Country Golf Course

Kara Rohl Photography

Kicking Horse Coffee

Kindred Board

Kindred Staff

Kristi Desjardins

Last Best

Lazy Day Raft Rentals

LYNX Spirits & Wines Corp

Madison's 12|12

Marisa Miller

martine richard Interior Design

Maya Gohill Conscious Parenting

MUD Urban Potters

Musicworks Canada



Naiad Irrigation Systems Ltd

Noble Group

Okotoks Dawgs

Pedal Pub Calgary

Phantom Creek Estates

Potts-n-Purls

Quilchena Golf & Country Club

Revolve Tickets

Sentry Box

Shaw Charity Classic

Silver Springs Golf and Country Club

Studio Bell | National Music Centre

Sunny Cider

Thank You Hospitality Management

The Calgary Airport Authority

Thule Canada

Toole Peet Insurance

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

UP Foundation Board

Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel

Vertigo Theatre

VIA Rail

WestJet Airlines Ltd.

Willow Park Wines & Spirits

WinSport

And Anonymous Donors…

INTERACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE

Sponsored by:

Chip in to Win is our newest activation, and we know it will be a hit. This is FORE anyone looking to increase their chance of winning a fabulous raffle prize of a four-person golf getaway. Guests are invited to purchase 1 or 3 balls and chip them for the chance to increase their raffle odds by 5x or 10x.


Balls that land on the lowest grass level result in one entry into the raffle.

Balls that land on the second-tier result in five entries into the raffle draw.

Balls that land on the top tier result in 10 entries into the raffle draw.


Every ball/shot purchased = 1 raffle ticket, so even if you choose not to play, you can still enter the raffle.


Take your shot at making an immediate impact as you Chip in to Win!

Sponsored by:



Be the Light is an interactive table competition and challenge. Connections matter and together we can shine a light on why connection is so important for everyone. Pool your resources at your table and let your light shine, not only to connect with those seated at your table, or across the room, but with those in need throughout the community.


As a participating charity of the Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charity program, your donation will be matched by up to 50%.


Light up your table:

  • purple for $100
  • pink for $500
  • blue for $1000
  • orange for $1500
  • green for $2500

Sponsored by:



Our Signature Balloon Raffle is known for its frenzied excitement. Balloons are $20 each and cash is preferred. Make sure to stop at an ATM before arriving so you can get your balloons before they're gone!


The Late Night Piano Lounge will keep the party rocking as Dueling Piano Kings performers will return as our live entertainment for the evening.


All tips for Dueling Piano Kings will be donated to Kindred.

PURCHASE A TABLE OR TICKETS!


We have limited tickets remaining that can be purchased using the link below.


If you are a business, organization, or someone looking to join us with friends, family, or colleagues, you can purchase a table of eight for $2500 or table of ten for just $3000. Please note that tickets are tax deductible!

GET YOUR TICKETS!

VOLUNTEER FOR THE GALA!


We are still in need of a few volunteers on May 4th, so if you know someone who would like to volunteer you can share the following link with them: Volunteer


To learn more about the Gala visit www.upgala.ca

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