'We've Got Your Back, Fort Mac': CBC Calgary's charity blitz

CBC Calgary hosted a charity blitz on Wednesdayto help people devastated and displaced by the Fort McMurray wildfire.

Radio programs broadcasted from our lobby, with live bands and free snacks, as various charities collected financial donations.

• Canadian Red Cross:Accepting monetary donations to provide immediate assistance.
• Calgary Food Bank:Accepting monetary donations (no food please)to go towardmuch-needed food supplies inthe towns and First Nationcommunities surrounding Fort McMurraythat are providing short-term housing for evacuees, as well as to the Fort McMurray Food Bank to support the residents once they return home.
• Calgary Humane Society:Collecting monetary donationson behalf of registered animal welfare agencies impacted by the wildfire.

Live bands performing in the lobby included:

• FraidKnot
• AmyHeffernan
• TwoShineCounty

And free snacksforthose who came out to support evacueeswere courtesy of:

• Burger 320
• Crave Cupcakes
• Jelly Modern Doughnuts
• ATCOBlue Flame Kitchen
• Sidewalk Citizen
• LaBoulangerie
• Village Ice Cream

Those who donated were also entered into exciting draws for these prizes:

• Calgary Readschildren's book and game package.
• CBC Calgarymessengerbag featuring retro branded headphones, T-shirtand much more!
• CBC'sHeartlandcast-signed photo, and all eight seasons on DVD.

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