2018-19 ANNUAL REPORT The Flames Foundation

The Foundation strives to improve the lives of southern Albertans through the support of health and wellness, education, and amateur and grassroots sports.

Over $36 million has been invested into southern communities since inception.

Thank you for your support of the Calgary Flames’ charitable arm.

on the cover HOCKEY CALGARY NOVICE PROGRAM opposite ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WHEELCHAIR HOCKEY feature player CHAIRMAN Board of Directors Letter from Jeff McCaig CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION

On behalf of the board of directors of the Calgary program which provides every grade six student in Flames Foundation, I am proud to share the 2018- the City of Calgary with a free YMCA membership. 19 edition of our Annual Report. This publication These initiatives plus the continued gift of outdoor showcases the various outreach activities that ice and hockey programming are included in this the Calgary Flames and its charitable arm, the year’s distribution of over $3 million to charities Calgary Flames Foundation, collectively have and community groups in southern Alberta. We engaged in during the past year. When the are humbled by the support and enthusiasm from ownership group brought the Flames to Calgary in Flames fans and community benefactors in all JEFF McCAIG JOHN BEAN ALVIN LIBIN CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, PRESIDENT & CEO, 1980 they believed that we could have a positive areas of our business, particularly our charitable THE TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION GROUP CALGARY SPORTS AND CALGARY SPORTS AND BALMON INVESTMENTS LTD. OF COMPANIES ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION impact on the quality of life of southern Albertans arm. We want to acknowledge this generosity by by supporting education, health, wellness and continuing to invest in the community that has JEFF McCAIG community based sports programs. This became embraced our team as family in this great city. the mandate of the Foundation when it was We hope that you will as well. created in 1983. Since its inception the Calgary We as a professional sports organization Flames Foundation has distributed over $36 million and community based charity want to take this to projects and programs administered by charities opportunity to thank our stakeholders, donors, and community groups in these key areas. sponsors, volunteers and ticket holders SLOANE MULDOON SHANE KING JIM BAGSHAW SENIOR VP, PRAIRIE REGIONAL OFFICE, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, PARTNER & HEAD OF LITIGATION + FORMER VP, MARKETING & for their support. We encourage you to take HUMBERVIEW GROUP OF COMPANIES DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICE GROUP, SPONSORSHIP, CALGARY SPORTS AND McLEOD LAW ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION the time to review our financial report When the ownership group brought the Flames from the 2018-19 hockey season. If you have to Calgary in 1980 their mandate, which is still any feedback please email us at foremost today, was to ensure that the Calgary [email protected] Flames have a positive impact on the quality of or visit our website online at life of southern Albertans with the support of www.calgaryflamesfoundation.com. education, health and wellness and grassroots We hope you enjoy reading about our community sports programming. initiatives as much as the Calgary Flames GEORGE BROOKMAN DOUG MITCHELL JOHN TAYLOR JOHN HUFNAGEL CEO, NATIONAL CO-CHAIR, PRESIDENT & CEO, PRESIDENT & GM, Foundation team has creating them – it only WEST CANADIAN INDUSTRIES BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LPP BLACK DIAMOND LAND CALGARY STAMPEDER FOOTBALL CLUB & CATTLE COMPANY happens thanks to your support and belief that together we can make a difference. We encourage you to venture through the pages of this report which highlights last season’s Yours in sports, health & wellness, contributions including a renewed commitment of $1 million dollars to the Rotary Flames House JEFF Mc CAIG initiatives and at the Alberta Children’s Hospital CHAIRMAN and the ongoing support of the health of our youth CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION

MIKE FRANCO CAMERON OLSON PETER HANLON CANDICE GOUDIE with a $750,000 gift to the grade 6 Flames YMCA SENIOR DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, CFO, VP, COMMUNICATIONS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARITABLE CALGARY STAMPEDER CALGARY SPORTS AND CALGARY SPORTS AND FOUNDATIONS, CALGARY SPORTS AND FOOTBALL CLUB ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION Our The Calgary Flames Foundation has several annual commitments in support of Education, Health and Wellness, and Amateur and Grassroots Sports. Three This year the Calgary Flames Foundation distributed over $3.8 million to annual projects and southern Alberta charities Pillars in need.

AMATEUR + HEALTH + GRASSROOTS WELLNESS SPORTS EDUCATION 2018-19: 2018-19: 2018-19: $2,127,245 $1,547,274 $141,081 WHAT WE DO GRAND TOTAL $3,815,600

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AMATEUR + HEALTH + WELLNESS GRASSROOTS SPORTS EDUCATION

YMCA Calgary—Grade 6 Program ...... $750,000 Calgary Fire Fighters New Year’s Eve Celebration ...... $10,000 Honoraria for Minor Sports Teams Calgary Board of Education—Team Gio ...... $55,000 $ Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation Canadian Liver Foundation ...... $10,000 (50/50 Raffles) ...... 453,348 The Banff —Leadership Program ...... $25,000 $ $ Rotary/Flames House ...... 275,000 Dreams Take Flight Calgary ...... $10,000 KidSport Calgary ...... 295,000 CanLearn Society ...... $10,000 $ $ Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta ...... 150,000 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter ...... $10,000 Calgary District Association ...... 108,000 Education Matters ...... $8,425 $ $ Kids Cancer Care Foundation ...... 91,155 YWCA of Calgary...... $10,000 Shaw Charity Classic—Birdies for Kids Program ...... 67,626 Tree ...... $7,456 $ $ Calgary Military Family Resource Centre ...... 75,000 Other ...... $124,338 Town of High River ...... 60,000 The Educational Partnership Foundation— Cystic Fibrosis Canada ...... $64,000 HEROS...... $57,500 Reading...Give it a ! ...... $5,000 $ KidSport Calgary ...... $61,000 HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOTAL ...... 2,127,245 Flames Community Hockey League (Hockey Calgary)..... $50,000 The PREP Program ...... $5,000 Teen Challenge Canada Inc...... $50,000 KidSport Calgary (Iginla Donation)...... $50,000 Lethbridge College ...... $5,000 — Comrie’s Sports Equipment Bank ...... $50,000 College ...... $3,000 $ Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta ...... 50,000 Hockey Alberta Foundation ...... $46,800 Red Deer College ...... $3,000 $ Women in Need Society ...... 50,000 Alberta Champions Society ...... $40,000 University of Lethbridge ...... $3,000 $ PADS...... 30,000 Canadian Women’s Hockey League ...... $40,000 Calgary Arts Development Authority ...... $2,500 $ Smilezone Foundation...... 30,000 Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities ...... $25,000 West Island College Scholarship ...... $2,000 $ Distress Centre Calgary ...... 26,500 Spirit North ...... $25,000 Harley Hotchkiss Scholarships $ $ Calgary Food Bank ...... 25,000 Junior “A” Hockey ...... $22,500 Mount Royal University ...... 1,500 $ $ Canadian Cancer Society ...... 25,000 KidSport Calgary (Elev8 Lacrosse)...... $21,000 SAIT ...... 1,500 $ $ CARES ...... 25,000 Mount Royal University Cougars ...... $22,000 University of Calgary ...... 1,500 $ $ NHL Foundation—Hockey Fights Cancer ...... 25,000 University of ...... $22,000 Na’amat Canada Calgary School Supplies for Kids ...... 1,000 $ $ The Rotary Club of Calgary West—End Polio ...... 25,000 SAIT Trojans ...... $22,000 Humboldt Broncos—Rally for Ryan ...... 1,200 $ University of Calgary—O’Brien Institute ...... 25,000 $ Special Olympics Calgary ...... 20,000 $ $ EDUCATION TOTAL ...... 141,081 ALS Society of Alberta ...... 22,800 Parks Foundation...... $15,000 $ Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids ...... 20,000 Calgary Mustangs Junior “A” Hockey ...... $12,500 $ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area ...... 17,000 Calgary Adaptive Snow Sports ...... $12,000 $ Calgary Counselling Centre—Hockey Talks ...... 13,476 Rising Sun Hockey ...... $5,000 $ Canadian Mental Health Association—Hockey Talks ... 13,476 WinSport...... $5,000 JDRF Southern Alberta ...... $12,500 $ Alberta Lung Association ...... $10,000 AMATEUR + GRASSROOTS SPORTS TOTAL ...... 1,547,274 A Look at the Financials Future Commitments

CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION FINANCIALS YEAR END JUNE 2018 TO JUNE 2019 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 TOTAL 2018-19 CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION REVENUE HEALTH + WELLNESS

ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 - - $600,000 65% 50/50 PROCEEDS FOUNDATION (ROTARY/FLAMES HOUSE) % KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION $ $ - - - $ (PEER PROGRAM) 75,000 75,000 150,000 19 FUNDRAISING EVENTS

FLAMES/YMCA GRADE 6 - - $ $ - $ (FREE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM) 250,000 250,000 500,000 % OTHER 10 AMATEUR + GRASSROOTS SPORTS

DONATIONS + SPONSORSHIP ALBERTA SPORT CONNECTION $200,000 - - - - $200,000 6% (HOCKEY CALGARY NOVICE PROGRAM) KIDSPORT CALGARY $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $750,000 $4,473,724 (FLAMES EVENSTRENGTH PROGRAM) KIDSPORT CALGARY $ - - - - $ (HOCKEY PROGRAMS) 75,000 75,000

$ $ - - - $ 2018-19 HEROS/SUPER HEROS 57,500 7,500 65,000 CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION

EXPENSES COMRIE’S SPORTS EQUIPMENT BANK $50,000 $100,000 - - - $150,000 EVENT + FUNDRAISING SUPPORT COSTS HOCKEY ALBERTA FOUNDATION 2018-19 TOTAL $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 - $160,000 50% (EVERY KID EVERY COMMUNITY) 28% ADVERTISING + STEWARDSHIP CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION + PROGRAMS POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $90,000 % 12 $ PROFESSIONAL FEES 3,815,600 $865,500 $590,500 $658,000 $458,000 $168,000 $2,740,000 % TOTALS 10 $318,011 COMMUNITY HEALTH + PROGRAMS WELLNESS Health + Wellness

When Patrick and I found ourselves sitting FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE with the Palliative Care Team at Rotary/ ROTARY/FLAMES HOUSE A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS Flames House all I really remember is UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT being so angry as I looked at the people who were going to help as our child passed A LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP BENEFITING THOSE MOST PRECIOUS THIS CARE REALLY IS. away. What we quickly learned in the days and weeks that followed was that those For more than 30 years, the were the people who were going to help Calgary Flames and Calgary Flames Thea live. To live as fully and as richly and Foundation have embraced the IN 2018-19: Alberta Children’s Hospital and the as beautifully as she could—for as long as children and families who rely on NIGHTS OF STAY AT ROTARY/FLAMES HOUSE she could. And she did. 1,884 — parent its care. Special events include the “ annual Townsend Tigers hockey game OF THESE NIGHTS OF STAY: and personal patient visits by Calgary Flames players, as well as donations 1,336 WERE FOR RESPITE CARE and volunteer support. WERE FOR SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Carmen and I have enjoyed many nights In addition to walking alongside 252 at Rotary Flames House together where families in the final days of an end- WERE FOR END OF LIFE CARE she can participate in the programs and of-life journey, Rotary/Flames House 13 meet other kids…and I can lean on the provides much needed respite care. This temporary round the clock care ROTARY/FLAMES HOUSE HAS: experts there to take care of some of her of children gives families the rest and 7 FAMILY SUITES AVAILABLE FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS medical procedures and meds. Many of renewal they need. Day programming the families we have met at” the House tell includes activities like music therapy, CHILDREN PER DAY REQUIRING RESPITE CARE us that these stays mean so much to them. pet therapy, school programs, and 4–5 day trips. Programming also includes It gives them a chance to rest and get support for the parents and siblings AT ROTARY/FLAMES HOUSE: recharged. The gift of respite­—however of patients. DIFFERENT CHILDREN ACCESSED RESPITE CARE long or short—helps parents stay strong… 74 LAST YEAR “ it gives them energy…and it lets them UNIQUE FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN 95 OUTPATIENT PROGRAMMING know there are people to support them. Your gift lets us know we’re not alone.

— parent previous pages left HEROS feature player , right HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER NIGHT at the opposite DELAHAY FAMILY, ”ROTARY/FLAMES HOUSE Health + Wellness

CAMP KINDLE PEER PROGRAM

CAMP KINDLE HAS THE VISION TO CREATE A MANAGING CANCER SIDE-EFFECTS THROUGH EXERCISE MAGICAL EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

Designed for kids affected by cancer, A growing body of evidence shows Camp Kindle meets the needs of that regular exercise plays both a the whole family at each stage of therapeutic and preventative role a cancer journey—from diagnosis in combatting cancer treatment- to treatment. The camp’s staff and related side-effects in children. The volunteers are fully qualified and Calgary Flames Foundation is proud trained to meet the unique needs of to support the PEER program at young people affected by cancer. Kids Cancer Care. This support is helping shape international exercise The Calgary Flames Foundation guidelines for kids with cancer. made a $1 MILLION commitment to help build the Kids Cancer Care Foundations’ Camp Kindle. The IN 2018: Flames Foundation continues to raise funds to fulfill this commitment. KIDS MANAGING THEIR 54 CANCER-RELATED SIDE-EFFECTS THROUGH THE PEER PROGRAM

INCLUDING:

PRE-SCHOOL AGED KIDS Going to Camp Kindle was the single 20 most empowering thing our daughter 21 PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED KIDS has done in her healing process. — parent 13 TEENS WITH THE CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION SUPPORT, IN 2018 IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR:

CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO ATTEND KIDS CANCER CARE’S YEAR-ROUND 760 CAMP PROGRAMS opposite page CAMP KINDLE “ ” this page KIDS CANCER CARE PEER PROGRAM Health + Wellness

FLAMES/YMCA FLAMES/YMCA—FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Since the Grade 6 program’s inception the impact has been measurable and meaningful. Youth have been able to connect, engage in physical GRADE 6 FREE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM activity and create life-long healthy habits.

It’s the first time I got to go out alone Through this initiative every with friends without my parents. I felt Grade 6 student in Calgary can 18,340 independent. Fun to hang out and be access any YMCA in Calgary for CUMULATIVE TOTAL active. No phones or video games! free all year long, thanks to the MEMBERSHIPS FOR ALL FIVE Calgary Flames Foundation. YEARS OF THE FLAMES/YMCA — grade 6 participant GRADE 6 PROGRAM To register for this year’s program visit any YMCA Calgary location with proof of age for a free Because of the free Grade 6 membership, 12-month membership. my mum and I went to the Melcor Y once 4 in 5 a week last year and practiced badminton CALGARY GRADE 6 STUDENTS WOULD NOT “and I made the school badminton team! HAVE A YMCA MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT THIS PROGRAM Then we kept going to the Y to practice IN 2018-19: during my school badminton season! — grade 6 participant 5,015 GRADE 6 MEMBERSHIPS AS OF MAY 2019 ” The program not only gave me the confidence 55,500 GRADE 6 MEMBER VISITS TO THE YMCA to try new things, it also showed my parents I am responsible and can handle more 54,346 HOURS OF GRADE 6 PROGRAMMING independence. I was happy to have a safe “It has helped me to learn that there are place to have fun with my friends and try more things in life than being lazy! CUMULATIVE PROGRAM HOURS FOR ALL FIVE YEARS 279,897 OF THE FLAMES/YMCA GRADE 6 PROGRAM new activities. — grade 6 participant — grade 6 participant REGISTER AT: YMCACalgary.org/Grade6 ” this page FLAMES/YMCA GRADE 6 PARTICIPANTS “ ” “ ” Health + Wellness

FLAMES HEALTH TRAINING CAMP

COME WITH A

LEAVE WITH A PLAN

Five years ago the Calgary Flames Foundation created the Flames Health Training Camp. This event provides free health assessments from local physicians and technicians, as well as access to health and wellness and information about local sports groups.

4,000+ PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE FLAMES HEALTH TRAINING CAMP

150+ INDIVIDUALS ASSESSED WITH HIGH RISK HEALTH CONCERNS THAT HAVE BENEFITED FROM PROGRAMS REFERRED THROUGH THE FLAMES HEALTH TRAINING CAMP AMATEUR + GRASSROOTS

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: FlamesHealthTrainingCamp.com SPORTS

this page FLAMES HEALTH TRAINING CAMP Amateur + Grassroots Sports

HEROS SUPER HEROS

IGNITED BY THE CALGARY Super HEROS is open to boys and girls with cognitive and IGNITED BY THE CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION Hockey Education Reaching Out FLAMES FOUNDATION physical challenges aged 7–17. This free program provides Society (HEROS) is a volunteer- an adapted on-ice curriculum focusing on station work driven organization committed to from a Learn to Play perspective. Being a part of a league empowering children through ice and playing competitive games is not the objective, hockey. The premise of HEROS is to opportunities to share the hockey experience with youth use the game of hockey as a catalyst from other communities is. to attract youth to a program offering support for education, self-esteem building and life-skills training.

The Calgary Flames Foundation supports HEROS through a multi- year partnership that resulted in a new HEROS program in the Calgary neighbourhood of Bowness.

this page HEROS feature player AUSTIN CZARNIK, previous page MINOR HOCKEY PLAYERS feature player this page SUPER HEROS Amateur + Grassroots Sports

HEROS + SUPER HEROS EVENSTRENGTH HEROS IS BUILT TO: THIS PAST SEASON HEROS HAS SERVED: THE LARGEST BENEFICIARY ENGAGE UNDER THE FOUNDATION PILLAR: 150+ KIDS FROM CALGARY AND AREA AMATEUR + GRASSROOTS SPORTS

36 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH THE PROGRAM EDUCATE

3,600 VOLUNTEER HOURS DEDICATED INSPIRE % 100 OF GRADE 12 KIDS GRADUATED ON TIME Implemented in 1998 in partnership HEROS uses with Hockey Calgary and KidSport research that proves Calgary, the Flames EvenStrength participation in sports program alleviates financial hardship I can’t even express into words how this program has for kids and families who cannot and recreation: afford the cost of hockey changed our son’s life. A dream that he had given up on, is registration fees. now a dream come true. He gets to play hockey like all his INCREASES Together, the Calgary Flames, buddies. Being accepted and allowed to be who he is, has a child’s chance of success in life KidSport Calgary and Hockey Calgary made him happier, well behaved and so eager to get to the have distributed $2.6 million to more rink every Sunday. — parent PROMOTES than 5,100 kids. EvenStrength ensures a healthier lifestyle equality for Calgary kids in need—at any age of minor hockey. BUILDS self-esteem and confidence IN 2018-19:

The HEROS program has given my child a place to play, to KIDS ENROLLED IN be accepted and to thrive in an environment that is tailored PROVIDES 14,561 MINOR HOCKEY “ the opportunity to learn important to his skill level and ability where he is evaluated on how leadership skills KIDS RECEIVED much fun he has, not how fast he can skate or shoot a puck. 408 FUNDING FROM EVENSTRENGTH — parent IMPROVES school performance and future education expectations ” mcconnellfoundation.ca/initiative/sport-for-development/ “ ” this page MINOR HOCKEY PLAYERS Amateur + Grassroots Sports

EVENSTRENGTH—REMOVING BARRIERS TO SPORT FLAMES NOVICE PROGRAM

Since 1998 the Calgary Flames Foundation, KidSport Joining forces with Hockey Calgary, the Calgary Flames and Hockey Calgary have been removing barriers for Foundation announced a joint initiative for Novice Hockey youth and families to play hockey (as well as other PROGRAM GROWTH: in Calgary. The Calgary Flames Foundation has made an sports) by providing financial assistance towards annual commitment to provide every Novice player in sports registration fees. 2013-14: the city with a jersey as well as fundraising tools for each $ FUNDS DISTRIBUTED 117,115 hockey association. Calgary Flames players also visit IN IT’S 22-YEAR HISTORY, YOUTH ASSISTED 201 Novice hockey team practices as a part of the partnership. EVENSTRENGTH HAS SERVED: 2014-15: New this season, adaptive board systems were purchased $ to encourage half-ice play. 5,128 KIDS FUNDS DISTRIBUTED 186,368 YOUTH ASSISTED 289 IN 2018-19: $2,616,060 TOTAL ASSISTANCE 2015-16: 2,100 NOVICE PLAYERS FUNDS DISTRIBUTED $222,343 YOUTH ASSISTED 327 FLAMES COMMUNITY HOUSE LEAGUE 2016-17: FUNDS DISTRIBUTED $248,264 In 2017 the Calgary Flames Foundation and Hockey Calgary joined forces to build the Flames Community YOUTH ASSISTED 368 House League. The Flames Community House League is a regionally operated program for players in the Novice to 2017-18: Pee Wee age categories. FUNDS DISTRIBUTED $274,228 The League is intended for families and youth seeking a YOUTH ASSISTED 412 recreational option for hockey, with less time and travel 2018-19: commitments. Scheduling is predetermined for two days a week including one practice and one game, and the FUNDS DISTRIBUTED $280,832 registration fee is lower compared to other mainstream YOUTH ASSISTED 408 programs with minimal team fundraising.

IN 2018-19: 1,200+ HOUSE LEAGUE PLAYERS this page MINOR HOCKEY PLAYERS opposite page feature player ANDREW MANGIAPANE Amateur + Grassroots Sports

JAROME IGINLA NIGHT RINK REFURBISHMENT

Congratulations to former Calgary Flames Iginla has personally donated over $700,000 to The Calgary Flames Foundation, in association with whose jersey was retired on KidSport Calgary/Canada benefitting children community partners, work annually with southern March 2, 2019. Jarome was a true leader both from coast to coast. Alberta communities to refurbish local rinks. on and off the ice with his many community initiatives. Jarome served as an athlete To commemorate his charitable work in the ambassador for KidSport Calgary, a local charity community, the Calgary Flames Foundation THIS YEAR: that raises funds to provide sport opportunities donated an additional $50,000 to the PRESENTED BY HIGH RIVER for kids facing financial barriers. Since 2000, KidSport program. $60,000

RINK REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS: FERNIE PONOKA CRANSTON WHITEHORN DOVER DE WINTON QUEENSLAND RAMSAY

this page MINOR HOCKEY PLAYERS feature alumnus JAROME IGINLA clockwise from top left FERNIE, DOVER and QUEENSLAND Amateur + Grassroots Sports

CROWCHILD CLASSIC

The Calgary Flames Foundation is proud to host the annual Crowchild Classic at the Scotiabank Saddledome, showcasing both the men’s and women’s varsity University of Calgary Dinos and Mount Royal University Cougars hockey teams. The game has broken CIS attendance records in the past. This year’s game had over 12,000 people in attendance. FLAMES/SPORT CHEK ALBERTA JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT CAMP HOCKEY LEAGUE In partnership with SAIT and the Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames Foundation supports both the Calgary Foundation, Rob Kerr hosted the seventh Calgary Flames/ Canucks Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club and the Calgary Mustangs The Calgary Flames Foundation has been proud to Sport Chek Development Camp. This two-day camp at SAIT Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club in their player development and support the Calgary Inferno throughout their time in is for kids from the EvenStrength program, HEROS and hockey programming. Both of these Calgary AJHL teams Calgary with a contribution of $40,000 to support Hockey Calgary. The camp is designed for underprivileged receive $12,500 annually. women’s hockey including the purchase of their jerseys hockey players between the ages of 10–14 who do not and equipment. otherwise have the funds to access a summer hockey camp. This year’s camp had 90 kids in attendance.

POST-SECONDARY HOCKEY

The Calgary Flames Foundation donates $20,000 a year per hockey program to the University of Calgary, SAIT and Mount Royal University. 50/50 PROGRAM COMRIE’S SPORTS Through the sales of 50/50 tickets at Calgary Flames EQUIPMENT BANK home games, amateur and minor sports teams have the chance to raise funds for their teams. Last year the Comrie’s Sports Equipment Bank gathers and redistributes Calgary Flames Foundation distributed over $453,348 equipment at no cost to those kids who would otherwise to support local sports teams. be denied the opportunity to participate. Education

FLAMES@SCHOOL

Flames@School focuses on health and wellness of students, and is a resource for both teachers and students. The curriculum-based assets are an exciting ‘inside look’ at Flames players that aims to motivate, educate and inspire students to make healthy decisions and be active.

69,078 STUDENTS REACHED

TEACHERS REGISTERED 1,021 WITH FLAMES@SCHOOL

311 SCHOOLS REGISTERED

DIVE INTO THE WEALTH OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT: FlamesAtSchool.com

EDUCATION

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READING...GIVE IT A SHOT! SCHOLARSHIPS

The Calgary Flames Foundation continues to support students in Calgary and rural Alberta This will mark the 24th season Flames through the Calgary Flames Foundation’s post-secondary scholarship programs. players have been visiting Grades 4, 5 and 6 students as part of the Reading… Give It A Shot! program. The results CALGARY SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RURAL SCHOLARSHIPS of the program have grown annually, Rural post-secondary institutions Lethbridge College, Medicine Hat College, Red Deer College, showing up to 96% of the enrolled and the University of Lethbridge receive annual scholarships. students have reported improved motivation to read by collecting UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE RED DEER COLLEGE Tricia Van Vaerenbergh, Valentine, Torrin White Adam Turlejski, Khurram Sultan, McKenna Olson reading minutes in exchange for Flames hockey cards. LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE Mariah O’Keefe, Cody Jensen, Ryan De Visser Sierra Zukowski, Jaelynn Funk, Jordan Pomrenke IN 2018-19: 13,624 HARLEY HOTCHKISS SCHOLARSHIPS PARTICIPANTS Every year the Calgary Flames Foundation awards scholarships for students attending Calgary post-secondary institutions including the Mount Royal University, SAIT, and the University of Calgary. HARVEY’S LITTLE READERS

326,976 This introductory literacy program HOCKEY CARDS is for students in Grades 1, 2 and 3. MRU SAIT U OF C GIVEN OUT The Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation and Calgary Flames reading incentive program encourages students of younger ages to read, ANNA PURSCHKE DAVINA McLEOD JORDAN PAPIRNY 148 similar to Reading…Give it a Shot! SCHOOLS IN PROGRAM

CONNOR CHARTIER SHAWNI RODEBACK ERIC KRIENKE TYSON McCALLUM LOGAN FISHER TIM VANSTONE

this page READING...GIVE IT A SHOT! feature players , DILLON DUBE and MARK JANKOWSKI Education

FUTURE GOALS/STEM

IN 2018-19: 8,670 124 8,524 STUDENTS SCHOOLS HOURS OF PROGRAMMING

The Calgary Flames Future Goals —Hockey Scholar is an online course that teaches science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts using the exciting game of hockey as a learning vehicle.

This classroom tool is aligned to standards for students in Grades 5 to 8 and covers topics such as how force influences the motion of a puck and how to calculate a player’s speed. Hockey Scholar is available to all schools at no cost!

SIGN UP TODAY BY VISITING: FutureGoals.NHL.com/Flames

CALGARY FLAMES IN THE COMMUNITY

this page FUTURE GOALS feature alumnus BRIAN McGRATTAN and voice of the Flames BEESLEY Community Relations

IN 2018-19: HOURS IN THE COMMUNITY BY 800+ CALGARY FLAMES PLAYERS

PUMPKIN CARVING AT RONALD Mc DONALD HOUSE HALLOWEEN VISIT AT THE HOCKEY CALGARY LEADERSHIP DAY HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER feature player JUUSO VALIMAKI ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL feature Flames player , Lieutenant-Colonel Alberta Children’s Hospital feature player MIKAEL BACKLUND DEREK PROHAR, Calgary Inferno player , feature player player MARK KASTELIC

ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS—BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS PRIDE PARADE WHEELCHAIR HOCKEY HOLIDAY VISIT feature players MIKAEL BACKLUND, feature player JOHNNY GAUDREAU feature players SEAN MONAHAN, ANDREW MANGIAPANE feature player MICHAEL FROLIK and and Flames Player Community Initiatives

CALGARY FLAMES PLAYERS COMMIT TO THE COMMUNITY

Through active community and player relations, many Flames players also have personal MIKAEL BACKLUND the Calgary Flames endeavour to develop and commitments to charities and initiatives with the THE ALS SOCIETY OF ALBERTA implement impactful and high profile community Calgary Flames Foundation matching each player’s SPECIAL OLYMPICS relations programs while establishing relationships donations up to $25,000. KIDS CANCER CARE with schools, youth sports, minor hockey and other Mikael Backlund continues to align himself with the ALS charitable foundations. While the Flames team The players included here have taken on additional Society of Alberta, an organization near to both Backlund programs continue to give back to the community, personal commitments. and his wife Frida’s hearts. In partnership with KPMG, Backlund donates $200 for every to the ALS Society MARK GIORDANO of Alberta which is matched by KPMG and the Calgary Flames Foundation. He also acts as a spokesperson for the TEAM GIORDANO organization, attending events and promoting their cause. Mark Giordano and his wife Lauren continue to partner with Each month, Mikael and Frida invite two families who are the Calgary Board of Education on their Team Giordano dealing with ALS, to a Flames home game where they community program. The initiative provides resources to receive lower bowl seats along with a post-game meet four low-income Calgary schools to assist in meeting student and greet with Mikael. needs and support personal student development. Each year $100,000 is donated, together with a program that provides Backlund also has a close relationship with both the Kids students mentorship opportunities developed and supported Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta and Special Olympics by Mark and Lauren. Now in its sixth season, Team Giordano, Calgary and will continue to support them by attending in partnership with Pizza 73 and the Calgary Italian Open, has various events and donating tickets. donated over $500,000 to its four schools, impacting the lives of 1,900 students.

AUSTIN CZARNIK HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE MATTHEW TKACHUK HEROS ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Austin Czarnik represents the Calgary Flames as their Hockey Matthew Tkachuk donated his time this past season to is for Everyone (HIFE) Ambassador. As an NHL and NHLPA the Alberta Children’s Hospital by making surprise visits initiative, through various platforms, Austin will reach out to each month. On top of his personal room-to-room visits he underrepresented communities in Calgary and surrounding attended numerous Alberta Children’s Hospital events and area. This includes being a part of Hockey Education Reaching has donated his personal Flames tickets to help raise funds Out Society (HEROS) which is a volunteer-driven charity that for the Hospital. uses the game of to teach life-skills and empower marginalized youth. Flames Player Community Initiatives

TRAVIS HAMONIC D PARTNER PROGRAM THE NORTHERN PROJECT SEAN MONAHAN CHARLIE’S CHILDREN BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS continues his efforts off the ice in supporting RONALD Mc DONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SOUTHERN ALBERTA children who have lost a parent unexpectedly through “Hamonic’s D-Partner” program. The Flames first As an ambassador of the Ronald McDonald House Charities® created the program six years ago while playing for the Southern Alberta, Sean Monahan donates tickets and makes in honour of his father, who passed away regular visits to the house. Along with the tickets, the selected when he was 10 years old. During each Flames home game, child and their family will have the opportunity to meet Sean Hamonic invites a child or families who have lost a following the game. Last season Monahan donated $20,000 to parent unexpectedly, to attend a game and meet with the Ronald McDonald House. them afterwards. Sean is also once again supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters The Northern Project is a program that sees indigenous All-Stars for Kids campaign presented by Qualico. This season children from the Canadian territories visit Calgary for he again donated his personal tickets, a meet and greet after a weekend on an all-expenses paid trip courtesy of the the game and $250 per goal which is matched by Qualico and Hamonics. On three separate occasions this season, the the Calgary Flames Foundation, for a total of $750 per goal. Hamonics hosted and paid the families’ trips by working with Hockey North to receive nominations for kids that deserved the chance to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. JOHNNY GAUDREAU Travis and his wife Stephanie recently announced a new KIDSPORT CALGARY community initiative titled Charlie’s Children. With support Johnny Gaudreau initiated a partnership with KidSport Calgary from the Calgary Flames Foundation, Women In Need Society in 2017 and has continued donating $1,000 for every goal he (WINS) and West Coast Kids, Charlie’s Children provides scores to KidSport Calgary this season. Last season Johnny low income families or single parents expecting a newborn donated $36,000, which was matched by the Calgary Flames with resources and supplies. After the birth of their first Foundation. Along with the donation, in partnership with child, Charlie, Stephanie and Travis wanted to help other new Remington Development Corporation, Johnny hosts children families and parents with the costs and needs associated with from low-income families in a suite at select home games that becoming a parent and preparing for a child. Funding for this includes the opportunity to meet Gaudreau after the game. initiative has been provided by the Hamonic’s and are matched by the Calgary Flames Foundation. Funds will be directed to WINS for the purchase of newborn necessities for eligible families. Flames Player Community Initiatives

JAMES NEAL POWER PLAY PROGRAM James partnered with the Calgary Police Foundation ‘Power Play’ Program by making appearances as well as inviting kids to watch Flames games from his personal seats and meeting them after the game. The Power Play Program is a free, weekly drop-in skate that engages 70–100 youth, ages six to 17, and gives them the opportunity to learn how to skate and learn basic hockey skills while interacting with Calgary Police officers in a safe and supportive environment.

SAM BENNETT BROWN BAGGING FOR CALGARY’S KIDS Calgary Flames forward , in partnership with Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK), Subway and the Calgary Flames Foundation has launched a unique community initiative to ensure every student in Calgary has a lunch at school. The fifth-year Flame is set on a mission to raise awareness and funds to help feed Calgary’s kids who would otherwise go without. Bennett proudly aligned with BB4CK as an ambassador of the charity and alongside the Calgary Flames Foundation, donating $20,000 last year to the cause that helped feed over 4,400 children in 224 schools every school day.

T.J. BRODIE SKATE IN STRIDES T.J. Brodie continues to grow his Skate in Strides program alongside CARSTAR Collision and Glass Service in support of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Canada. Known for his effortless skating, Brodie has created custom made skate guards and a Skate in FUNDRAISERS Strides branded Calgary Flames hat with all proceeds being matched by Brodie and the Calgary Flames Foundation. In support of Brodie’s cousin who has CF, Brodie’s Skate in Strides initiative has raised over $180,000 in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada since its 2014 inception. Fundraisers

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IN 2018-19: $300,000 RAISED IN 2018-19: $425,000 RAISED 2019

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A CONTINUED COMMITMENT FOR A BETTER CALGARY ALUMNI MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Founded in 1993, the Calgary Flames Alumni is one of the The Calgary Flames Alumni Association is oldest Alumni chapters in professional hockey. There are excited to announce that 2019 marks the currently more than 150 Alumni who have decided to call 25th year of the Calgary Flames Alumni Calgary home, including both Calgary Flames Alumni and Masters Tournament. All of the proceeds from Alumni from various NHL teams. the tournament will directly support Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families. Together they work to make a difference in the community appearing at over 300 events each year raising money for The Masters Tournament was originally various charities. founded in 1995 by Eddie Wong and former Flames Captain Jim Peplinski. Since then, the OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS THE tournament has gone on to support a FLAMES ALUMNI HAVE PROUDLY of different Calgary-based organizations. RAISED OVER $2.8 MILLION FOR CHARITIES IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA. LEARN TO PLAY

Each year the Calgary Flames and NHL run Learn to Play camps for youth aged four through eight years old. The camps are activated in Red Deer, Calgary and Lethbridge and hosted by Flames alumni , and . New this year, the program will run in select Calgary Catholic School district schools.

The camps are an introduction to the game of hockey and all participants receive a full set of equipment.

2018-19 CALGARY FLAMES FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHED BY CALGARY SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION DESIGN: KIMBERLEY COLONNA—CALGARY SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION this page top THE FIRST SHIFT feature alumnus CURTIS GLENCROSS PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIC BOLDT, ANGELA BURGER, COLLEEN DE NEVE, LISA DOERKSEN, CHAD GODDARD, DAVE HOLLAND, BRETT HOLMES, TERENCE LEUNG, TRAVIS LORD, ROB McMORRIS, JENN PIERCE, MARK SHANNON, ADRIAN SHELLARD, GERRY THOMAS AND BRAD WATSON this page bottom clockwise from left ALUMNI TOY DRIVE feature alumni , COLIN PATTERSON, opposite page bottom LEARN TO PLAY ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION, MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY, , RHETT WARRENER, JAMIE HISLOP, JAMIE MACOUN and CURTIS GLENCROSS feature alumni RHETT WARRENER and JAMIE MACOUN ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, SAIT, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY AND YMCA CALGARY For more information visit: @FLAMESFOUNDATION @FLAMESFDN CALGARYFLAMESFOUNDATION.COM