b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY34 35Stampede Cellar Uncorked Giving Back TogetherCelebrating the best in Western hospitality, international wine andShave for the Bravelocal culinary innovation, Stampede Cellar Uncorked also returned for its second year in May. The event featured the winning winesIt was a special morning at the Calgary Petroleum Club on July from the Stampede Cellar Showdown, including the Double Gold3, during the third annual Stampede Shave for the Brave event, and Gold medal recipients, paired with locally produced culinaryorganized by Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC).offerings served by 30 of the best restaurants in Alberta.Twelve participants, including Stampedes Executive Vice-Restaurants presented a single dish that exemplified the use ofPresident, Business Services and Chief Financial Officer, Graeme at least one local Alberta agricultural product, which were thenRyder; Director of Business Services, Rob Martin; Honorary Life evaluated by a panel of qualified judges and Uncorked guests,Director, Shane Doig; and Sam Centre Digital Operations Team who voted for their favourites. Primary Colours bite won theLead, Drew Thibeault, lassoed their networks and fundraised in 2025 Uncorked Grand Champion award, with the Peoples Choiceanticipation of shaving their heads at Shave for the Brave. Stuart award going to Tool Shed Beer & BBQ. OConnor, Calgary Stampede President & Chair of the Board, also had the honour of being this years Shave Ambassador.Canvas AuctionYACC supports young adults living with, through and beyond cancer, At the 2025 Canvas Auction presented by Play Alberta,with an emphasis on creating connection. The group surpassed their businesses and community leaders rallied behind thegoal of $35,000 for the Stampede Shave, raising over $70,000.chuckwagon teams of the Rangeland Derby. The auction raised a total of $3.84 million, up by $725,000 from 2024.This event is about so much more than just shaving The top bid of the evening was $230,000, placed by Birchcliffyour head; its about the spirit of community giving, Energy Ltd. for Driver Jason Glass, with the average bidand Stampede Spirit showed up in a big way. exceeding $100,000incredible financial support for Drivers teams during Stampede and throughout the year. Stuart OConnor A Stampede Volunteer helps straighten a cross at the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive ahead of Remembrance Day.President & Chair of the Board, Calgary StampedeField of Crosses Pledge DayIn the days leading up to Remembrance Day, Calgary StampedeThe Calgary Stampede was proud to take part in Pledge Day Volunteers came together to support the Field of Crosses initiativeonce again on Dec. 2. Volunteers from the Promotion Committee along Memorial Drive. From Nov. 19, they helped care for thehelped keep the phone lines buzzing and Harry the Horse and thousands of white crosses that stand in tribute to the southernthe 2025 Stampede Royalty added extra spirit to the day. First Alberta soldiers who gave their lives fighting for our freedom.Vice-Chair, Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, joined the broadcast to Together, we honour all who have served, who continue to serveread pledges and share Stampede giveaways with pledgers to raise and those weve lost. more funds. This years Stampede prize package raised $3,000 for the Calgary Childrens Foundation.Morning of Giving2025 Stampede Shave for the Brave participants. In total, Pledge Day raised more than $221,000 for kidsStampede was proud to support the Global Morning of Givingin our community.on Dec. 10, benefiting the Magic of Christmas! Our Community Saddling Up for the Calgary Food Bank Projects & Development Committee Volunteers brought StampedeCalgary Stampede Champion Award Programspirit by coordinating gifts and delivering the donations. Supporting In the lead up to and at the Stampedes internal Saddle Upour community is at the heart of what we do, and were gratefulA new initiative, the Calgary Stampede Champion Award Stampede kickoff event, our volunteers once again came togetherfor the opportunity to have helped brighten the season. celebrated 908 local athletes who exemplify Western hospitality, to support Calgarians experiencing food insecurity. integrity and community spirit. Designed to extend the Stampedes commitment to community year-round, the program35 volunteer committees participated invited youth sports teams and grassroots leagues across Calgary \x07 and area to recognize standout players with a Champion Award $6,000+ in food and funds raised package, including two passes to Stampede 2026, a Calgary for the Calgary Food Bank Stampede Champion cowboy hat and a custom award certificate.Jason Glass received the top bid at the 2025 Canvas Auction.'