The Royal Canadian Circus announced it had raised more than $15,000 for the Canadian Red Cross during its benefit show on May 13. That Friday night, admission to the show was a donation toward Fort McMurray relief efforts.
The Royal Canadian Circus announced it had raised more than $15,000 for the Canadian Red Cross during its benefit show on May 13.
That Friday night, admission to the show was a donation toward Fort McMurray relief efforts.
The provincial and federal governments have both been matching donations so the total impact from the benefit show was about $45,000, read a statement from the circus.
"Our young 4H'ers did an admirable job as ambassadors of Fort McMurray, and collected over $15,000 from the 1,500 or so townsfolk and friends who attended. It was a great experience for the kids to get involved like this; community is one of the fundamental tenets of the 4H program," read a statement from Kerry Moynihan, Olds College's director of guest experience.
The circus was supposed to be in Fort McMurray but was held in Olds due to the wildfires.
"Putting this together on a moment's notice like this required the participation of the Town of Olds, Mayor Judy Dahl and Council, Mountain View County, Olds College itself, and myriad others who rolled up their sleeves to help," Moynihan continued.
"It's a good feeling to help in our own way, and the kids will never forget the experience; nor will they ever forget this fabulous show."
[email protected]
Click here to view more photos from the circus.
"It's a good feeling to help in our own way, and the kids will never forget the experience; nor will they ever forget this fabulous show."KERRY MOYNIHANDIRECTOR OF GUEST EXPERIENCEOLDS COLLEGE
