QR Calgary raising funds for 25 local organizations on Pledge Day 2023
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On Friday, join your favourite QR Calgary hosts broadcasting live from The Westin Calgary and help support local children’s charities.
It’s that time a year again and QR Calgary and has partnered with the Westin Calgary to raise funds for the Calgary Children’s Foundation on Pledge Day 2023.
On Friday, Dec. 1, Pledge Day’s live 12-hour radio broadcast will hit the airwaves from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Since the first Pledge Day in 1974, QR Calgary has devoted the first Friday in December to Calgary kids and local charities, creating positive change in the community.
The 2023 charities include Accessibility Renovations for Kids, Autism/Asperger’s Friendship Society and Jammies From Grammies, to name a few.
Once the radiothon commences, you can tune in to hear about the outstanding work the Calgary Children’s Foundation does and donate what you can for those who may otherwise fall through the cracks.
The Calgary Children’s Foundation focuses on small, grassroots charities who are not able to hold substantial fundraisers. Pledges of monetary support will be graciously accepted from listeners, retailers and corporations for the Calgary Children’s Foundation.
To make a donation:
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