2nd Chance Trail Ride

This event is held to promote organ and tissue donation. The event occurs annually on the second weekend of May. It welcomes horse and riders and wagon drivers and takes place on the Iron Horse Trail from Lindbergh to Elk Point (14km). Participants ride in memory of or for a loved one on the organ and tissue transplant list. The ride consists of up to 350 participants annually and is for all ages. Wagons are provided for delegates that want to participate but do not have their own horse. These delegates have been ambassadors of organ and tissue donation and often follow up with a presentation at the gala.

The gala includes dinner, speakers, live and silent auction, and dance to follow. Participants for the gala is at capacity every year; sold out. Speakers who have been part of the gala in past include, doctors of the University of Alberta Transplant Teams, members of the Human Organ Procurement and Exchange Program, GoodHearts Foundation, Canadian Transplant Association, family members of love ones lost and have donated their organs and tissue; including Bernadine and Toby Boulet.

This event is held to promote living proof that organ and tissue donation works. This event is held annually on the 2nd week of August. Up to 100 participants including golfers and volunteers. This tournament is in recognition to those who have gone through the transplant process and are living proof that organ and tissue donation works.