Spinning for a Cause: TREC Dental Foundation Clinics Raise $15,000 for Local Charities During Stampede Season

It’s no secret that Calgary truly comes alive during Stampede season, when communities across the city (and beyond) gather for pancakes, festivities, and western flair. This year, the TREC Dental Foundation was proud to bring purpose to the party by hosting Spin-to-Give pop-up fundraisers at several Stampede Breakfasts and BBQs. These initiatives offered guests a chance to spin a wheel to determine the amount of money each clinic would donate, and the results were inspiring.

Together, our clinics raised a total of $15,000 for a variety of local charities, showing that a simple act, like spinning a wheel, can make a meaningful difference.

During their spirited Stampede Breakfast, Wildwood Dental proudly supported Ronald McDonald House Calgary, an organization that provides families with a home away from home while their children receive medical treatment. 

 

At their Stampede Breakfast, McKenzie Dental raised funds for Closer to Home and Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids, two organizations focused on supporting vulnerable families and addressing food insecurity among children. 

 

Cranston Market Dental took their Stampede celebration one step further by supporting Made by Momma and the Children’s Cottage Society, two organizations dedicated to helping mothers and families in crisis. 

At their lively Stampede BBQ, Nolan Hill Dental turned fun into fundraising for two impactful causes: the Canadian Cancer Society and the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind). 

 

Out in Cochrane, Fireside Dental combined Stampede tradition with community impact by raising funds for the Helping Hands Society and the Cochrane Activettes. These organizations provide essential support like food, clothing, and emergency aid to families in need. 

Across all clinics, the message was clear: when communities come together with purpose, everyone wins. The Spin-to-Give fundraisers added excitement and engagement to already beloved events while highlighting the power of small actions to create meaningful change.

Thanks to the generosity of patients, neighbours, and local supporters, the TREC Dental Foundation and its clinics were able to give back in a big way, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to building stronger, healthier communities across Calgary and Cochrane.