Splash of Red Gala supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) provides invaluable services to our community. Last year, the clubs served over 18,500 children, youth, and families in our city, and offered over 5,400 bed nights through their youth homeless shelter.

Beyond youth homelessness, BGCC’s work also combats many other important community issues such as child sexual exploitation, poverty, food insecurity, youth unemployment, literacy, discrimination, and inter-generational trauma.

Providing these services does not happen for free, so thank goodness for the annual Splash of Red Gala. This year’s gala — the 14th annual — was another great success and funds are still being tallied, but it appears cumulative funds raised since inception will come close to $5 million.

BGCC CEO Jeff Dyer summed up the impact of the event well in his address noting, “Through the generous donations made to Splash of Red every year, we are able to support youth by giving them a safe place to stay, helping them transition home (or to a home) and supporting them on their journey.”

Pictured at the Splash of Red bash held in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary are committee members, top, from left, Elaine Frame, Ruth Beddoe, Sara Shaak, Karen Allbright, and bottom, from left, Barb Shaunessy, Jeff Dyer, and Holly Goulard. Missing from the photo is Murlyne Fong.

PHOTOS:COURTESY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CALGARY From left, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary CEO Jeff Dyer, WestJet CEO Ed Sims and WestJet vicepresident Richard Bartrem.