Stampeders Ambassadors' Charity Poker Tournament Presented by TD
October 23, 2016 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
The Calgary Stampeders are proud to announce the second annual Stampeders Ambassadors' Charity Poker Tournament in benefit of the Calgary Stampeders Foundation is set to take place Monday, Oct. 24 at the Grey Eagle Event Centre.
Date: Monday, Oct. 24
Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino - Located in the Event Centre (3777 Grey Eagle Dr.)
Time: Media availability from 2:30-4 p.m.
Please note due to AGLC regulations, no photography or taping of playing cards will be permitted during play. Media are encouraged to attend during registration between 2:30 and 3:45 p.m.
Calgary Stampeders players, coaching and management personnel along with the Outriders will take to the tables to raise money for the Calgary Stampeders charity. Last year's inaugural event raised more than $50,000.
About Calgary Stampeders Foundation
The Calgary Stampeders Foundation supports minor football programming in southern Alberta as well as various health and wellness initiatives. The Calgary Stampeders donated more than $400,000 last season to support amateur football including donations to the Calgary Colts, Calgary Bantam Football Association, the Calgary Dinos, Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association, the John Forzani Memorial Endowment and the Town of Raymond football program. Proceeds from the Charity Poker Tournament are directed to High School Football programs and KidSport Calgary. Funding is directed to support high school football programs operations and to assist families and youth with registration fees and equipment. KidSport distributes funds to support community football programs as well as High School programs, so no matter the stream of football, financial assistance is available in order to ensure that the cost of sport is not a barrier to play, thanks to the Stampeders Foundation.
The Calgary Stampeders are also proud to host the Pink Power game in October which raises funds through the Stampeders Foundation to the Canadian Cancer Society and support players' and team charitable initiatives such as Hike for Hospice, CUPS, the Alberta Children's Hospital, anti-bullying programs, the Salvation Army, Food Bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Canadian Blood Services and many more.
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