CBC Calgary's Food Bank Drive hits $1M goal
CBC | Posted: December 15, 2016 10:00 AM | Last Updated: December 16, 2016
And it's not over yet! Donations being accepted until Dec. 23
Thanks to the generosity of Calgarians, $1 million has been raised in support of CBC Calgary's Food Bank Drive.
When the counting was done after Blitz Day Thursday afternoon, the total reached $948,123.45.
And it wasn't even 24 hours later when we hit our target.
- You can still donate online to the food bank here until Dec. 23
Blitz Day on Thursday featured a flurry of activity in the CBC lobby, with live broadcasts of the Calgary Eyeopener and the Homestretch — along with live musical performances.
The Calgary Eyeopener
The Calgary Eyeopener had musical performances by up-and-coming country star Sydney Mae.
Don Hladiuk, CBC Calgary's star guy, set up his telescope outside and brought in a special stargazing package for a lucky donor. Julie Van Rosendaal, the Eyeopener's food guide, also made a special Blitz Day appearance.
Gold medallist Erica Wiebe dropped by to talk about being wooed by the WWE. And we talked to the kitchen manager of the Drop-In Centre about making dinner for 1,000 people with whatever the food bank has on offer.
The Homestretch
A musical performance by YYC Music Award winners Bebo Grove was one of the highlights during the Homestretch.
Marathon runner Martin Parnell also stopped by with this new book, Running to the Edge. One fortunate donor won a copy along with a Learn to Run a Marathon package.
Jean Grande-Maitre, artistic director of Alberta Ballet, also dropped by to discuss The Nutcracker.