Edmonton and area special events
Participating in a fundraising activity is a great way to have fun, build community spirit and raise money to help people in your community who are living with cancer. Whether you choose to shave your head, play in a golf tournament or walk around a track over night, your participation will help the Canadian Cancer Society fight all 200-plus cancers.
Here's what's happening in Edmonton and area:
March 30 – April 7
Daffodils are a beautiful symbol of hope and renewal, and a fundraising tradition for the Society that’s more than 50 years old in Canada.
In Edmonton, Daffodil Days takes place March 30 to April 7. Purchase your fresh cut flowers at the following locations, and help us fight all 200-plus cancers.
Location |
Dates |
Bonnie Doon Mall |
March 30-31 |
Daffodil Gallery |
April 2-7 |
Capilano Mall/Safeway/Walmart |
March 30-31 |
City of Edmonton – City Hall |
April 4 |
Cross Cancer Institute |
March 30 |
Old Strathcona Farmers Market |
April 7 |
Southgate Shopping Center |
March 31 |
Kingsway Shopping Centre |
March 31 – April 1 |
West Edmonton Mall |
April 5-7 |
Procura |
April 3-4 |
Stantec |
April 2-5 |
Royal Alexandria Hospital |
April 3 |
South Edmonton common Walmart |
March 31 |
University of Alberta Hospital |
April 3 |
Hub Mall |
April 2 |
For more information, call (780) 437-8414.
Be part of the biggest cancer fundraising event.
Relay For Life is an inspiring, 12-hour event where we celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost to the disease, and fight back against all 200-plus types of cancer.
Form a team, sign up for the Survivors' Victory Lap, or volunteer your time. To find an event near you, visit relayforlife.ca.
Hold your own fundraising event
Fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society is one of many ways you can be a part of helping us achieve our mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the lives of those living with cancer.
Anyone can participate by organizing an event based on your interests or those of your friends, family or co-workers. You can fundraise by shaving your head, asking for donations at a sports tournament, having a funny hair day, organizing a run or walk, or virtually anything you can think of.
To get more information about organizing an event, please visit cancer.ca/fundraiseforlife.
It’s in your breast interest to have one!
The Canadian Cancer Society Thingamaboob is a funky and educational key chain that shows women how important screening is in the early detection of breast cancer.
The Thingamaboob is made of clear, pink beads that show women the different lump sizes that can be detected through a variety of breast-screening methods.
Money raised from the sale of the Thingamaboob will fund important cancer research into preventing and finding a cure for cancer and will help provide support services for people living with cancer. You can learn more about breast cancer by checking the information on our website.
The Thingamaboob is available for $10 at the Edmonton Canadian Cancer Society office or at select Canadian Cancer Society events throughout the province. To purchase or for more information please call Lisa Andruchiw at (780) 437-8414
FRAGILE: The Thingamaboob is delicate and meant for decorative purposes only. Pulling or extensive handling may cause the Thingamaboob to break. Thank you for your support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
ITEM NOT FOR RE-SALE.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. This is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
Last modified on:
30 March 2012
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