Upcoming Fundraising Event

Please visit the site for upcoming events in 2008.

Past Events - Thank-you for your support!

 

Charitable Art Auction- October 27, 2007

Fundraising Concert - September 29, 2007

'Ampersand', a local band made up of three musicians, Grant, Todd and Stew, along with Timm, a stand-up comedian, hosted an evening of music and fun to raise money for Hands Across Africa. A total of $1,400 was raised by Ampersand, family and friends. Due to this great success, there have been rumours of this becoming an anual event for the band. Thank-you Ampersand!

Documentary Priemiere "Up Yours Kilimanjaro"

Previewed at The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital on February 7th and 9th, 2007. The journey of 20 Hands Across Africa Participants - 6 Glenrose Hospital employees - 9 reach the summit. A professionally filmed and edited documentary. Hands Across Africa plans to market this video. The funds raised will go towards Hands Across Africa.

Glenrosapalooza II

March 16th and 17th, 2007. Second annual event. This fundraiser allows hidden talents of our colleagues at the Glenrose to be hightlighted on stage. This fun, morale building event was a huge success last year, hence...year 2. If you are interested in tickets to attend, send us an email us at info@handsacrossafrica.org

Saidiana - June 24, 2006

A night of African Music, Silent Auction and West African Food. This concert featured Isokan Africa- Traditional West African Drumming Band and Dance Group as well as Radiovacana - a 10 Piece Afro-Cuban Jazz Band. The food was fantastic - West African Cuisine and several silent auction items.

Synergy Africa - April 22, 2006

An art show featuring local artists who donated pieces of their art for our silent auction. This event was held at the Red Strap Market and was a huge success.

 

Glenrose Talent Show Night - February 10 & 11, 2006

The 1st Annual Glenrosapalooza was held on February 10 and 11, 2006 in the Dr. Bill Black Auditorium at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Over the course of two evenings, various Glenrose staff members showcased their many talents.
Our masters of ceremony were Mr. Jim Knox (Friday) and Dr. Elisea Mori-Torres (Saturday). They each did excellent jobs despite their nervous stomachs! Our gratitude to them for an outstanding job!


Each evening featured about three hours of excellent entertainment. Performances ranged from a classical soloist to a toe-tapping, knee-slapping blue grass band. Why there was even a juggler and stand-up comic! There were belly dancers, rock'n'roll bands, African drums/dancing and more! And let's not forget the Palooza Players, a group of six Glenrose staffers who got together just for this gig. They were extraordinary considering they only got to practice together three times before the big event! Thank you to Don Simoneau, Dr. Lalith Satkunam, Paula Perro, Mark Ewanyshyn, Eldon Loh, and Geoff Camp.


Our sincere thanks to all the Glenrose physicians and staff, their family members and friends who performed on these two special evenings. As well, we are so grateful to the members of Isokan Afrika who, once again, gave an outstanding performance. Needless to say, we couldn't have done it without all of you!


We raised approximately $3000 over the two nights and received rave reviews from people who attended. We appreciate everyone's support of this special cause.
It was such a fun-filled couple of nights! We got to see another side of some of our co-workers who, by day, are dedicated health professionals. Now we know that many of us have other great talents and just need a venue to show them off. It's funny that now, as you pass one of these co-workers in the hall, you think "She's a great belly dancer" or "He's such a great guitarist". We are truly blessed to have so many talented people under one roof.


Many people have asked if we're going to do this again next year . . . . . well, stay tuned!

Christmas Raffle - December 20, 2005

Thank-you to everyone who bought tickets. We sold 1851 tickets and just over $8,000 was raised.

Congratulations to all our winners!

Alan Mabee  Ticket 1177 Ultimate Ski Package
Dave Ranson Ticket 0010 Hockey Night in Edmonton
Jocelyn Wood Ticket 0132 $100 Gift Certificate - Four Rooms Restaurant & Lounge
Steph Jerred Ticket 0135 $60 Gift Certificate - The Atlantic Trap & Gill Pub & Lounge
Cristina Smith Ticket 0350 Two 14" pizzas & two 15-piece Wing Meals from Pizza 73

 

Concert and Silent Auction - September 17, 2005

Our first fundraising event was fantastic. We had so much support from friends and family and Glenrose Hospital staff. Thank-you to everyone who contributed to Hands Across Africa in our first fund-raising event. $13, 897.60 was raised.

Isokan Africa a local drum and dance group was featured at this event. African food was cooked by the Sierra Leone community in Edmonton - which was delicious.

This event would never have happened without the generous support from everyone who attended and from the following major sponsors:

 

 

 

 

 

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