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10th Annual 'Giddy-Up' Gala Raises $200,000 for Children with Special Needs

October 27, 2008

Calgary, AB --- The Calgary Stampede Queens’ Alumni, the Calgary Stampede Foundation and Maxim Power Corp. are pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Giddy-Up Gala raised $200,000 for organizations supporting children with special needs in Calgary and surrounding area. Last night’s gala brought the total of funds raised to about $1.2 million since 1998. A resounding success, the “Night in Hollywood” gala drew 550 guests to the Roundup Centre for an evening filled with the glitz and glamour of a bygone era.

“Giddy-Up Gala is a fantastic event, but more importantly, it serves such an important purpose,” said Karin Hunter, 2008 Giddy-Up Gala chair. “With the support of our organizers, volunteers and sponsors, we’re able to contribute in a meaningful way to organizations that bring smiles and hope to children with special needs.”

The event was accented by elegant décor, lively auctions and raffles, an exquisite menu, a happy reunion of child guest speakers over the past 10 years, a visit by the new Calgary Stampede Royal Trio, and a stream of musical performances covering lounge sounds to drums and big band music. A highlight of the musical line-up was the special appearance by CCMA award-winning artist Gord Bamford. Gord performed his single “Little Guy” and premiered a new video to “Things Go Better with Love” , where he appears with child guest speakers and beneficiaries of past Giddy-Up Galas.

Guest speaker Makrina Morozowski felt honoured to be chosen to deliver her message of optimism and courage to the gathering. “There are always going to be challenges that face me, but I just see them as an obstacle to get over.”

Each year, the Calgary Stampede Queens’ Alumni, in collaboration with the Calgary Stampede Foundation, strive to make the Giddy-Up Gala a charitable leader for children. This year, the five local beneficiary organizations are:

• Between Friends Club – Camp Bonaventure

• Easter Seals – Camp Horizon

• Providence Children’s Centre

• Rainbow Society

• Calgary Stampede Foundation

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