May 8, 2009 marked the 3rd annual Life without Limits Gala to benefit United Cerebral Palsy international affiliate, Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA). Presented by Allergan/Botox, the evening proved to be a great success amid an unstable economy as Josh Blue, Last Comic Standing Season 4 winner, performed to a sold out crowd.
View more photos from the event on flickr.com.
Emceed by Fuel 90.3's morning show host Frazier, the event attracted many influential individuals, organizations and members of government for an evening of fundraising and awareness. Raising over $110,000 in support of CPAA and the valuable programs and services the affiliate provides, this year's gala was truly a success not only in terms of monetary funds, but increased partnerships as well.
"We are extremely pleased with the turnout at the gala," said Janice Bushfield, Executive Director for the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta. "Many non-profit organizations have seen a decline in attendance in recent events, but we are very fortunate to have dedicated supporters who contribute to CPAA in numerous ways."
Although much of the excitement surrounded the comedic performance by Josh Blue, the evening's highlight came from the heartfelt presentation by the Street family. The Street family created the Street Family Vacation Subsidy Program to honor childhood vacation memories with their late parents and brother. The children, Dave and Glenn Street and Wendy Wadey provided the initial $36,000 to start up the subsidy fund, which will benefit many individuals that otherwise may not have the opportunity to enjoy a vacation at the fully accessible, all-amenities vacation rental property at Raymond Shores, in Gull Lake, Alberta, Canada.
The Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC) also presented CPAA with a $25,000 check for the "newest beverage container recycling initiative," a program aimed at raising funds for programs and services through the collection of recyclable beverage containers.
"ABCRC is thrilled to be partnering with the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta," said Guy West, President of ABCRC. "It is our goal to create partnerships that not only seek to help generate revenue for organizations like CPAA, but also to raise awareness and participation for beverage container recycling in Alberta."
Also contributing to the success of the event were the donated services of Kelly Jennings, photographer; Steve Burak, audio-visual assistance, auctioneer Brant Hurlburt from Fort Macleod Auction, and staff and volunteers.
For more information, visit the CPAA Life Without Limits Gala Web site, Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta Web site or contact Laura Therrien at (403) 219-3604.
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