Dec92025 by Leona LeeNo Comments

2025 Global Cookie Sale – Success!

Uncategorized
A huge thank you to all the Calgary Chefs who came out to support the Magic of Christmas in raising over $41,000!  AND they did it in two hours! There are so many people we want to thank for making this event a success including Leslie Horton at Global Calgary Chef Liana Robberecht Jason McKay with Modern Rentals Grant Perry, JP Gerritson, Di Wensel and Erin Rainey at ATCO Blueflame Kitchen A big shout out to the sponsors who donated ingredients, time, and resources for the chefs to make the cookies! Ardent Mills - https://ardentmills.ca/ ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen - https://www.atcoblueflamekitchen.com/en-ca.html Burnbrae Farms - https://burnbraefarms.com Callebaut Chocolate - https://www.callebaut.com/en-CA Food Tourism Strategies - https://foodtourismstrategies.com/ Foothills Creamery - https://www.foothillscreamery.com/ Highwood Crossing - https://www.highwoodcrossing.ca/ International Pacific Sales Ltd. - https://internationalpacificsales.com/ Sysco Calgary…
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Nov302024 by Leona LeeNo Comments

2024 Global Cookie Sale – Success!

Friends, Fundraising
A huge thank you to all the Calgary Chefs who came out to support the Magic of Christmas in raising over $41,000!  AND they did it in two hours! There are so many people we want to thank for making this event a success including Leslie Horton at Global News Calgary Chef Liana Robberecht Jason McKay with Modern Rentals Grant Perry, JP Gerritson, Di Wensel and Erin Rainey at ATCO Blueflame Kitchen A big shout out to the sponsors who donated ingredients, time, and resources for the chefs to make the cookies! ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen - https://www.atcoblueflamekitchen.com/en-ca.html Burnbrae Farms - https://burnbraefarms.com Food Tourism Strategies - https://foodtourismstrategies.com/ Foothills Creamery - https://www.foothillscreamery.com/ Highwood Crossing - https://www.highwoodcrossing.ca/ Sysco Calgary -  https://www.sysco.ca/location/calgary SAIT Hospitality Program - https://www.sait.ca/sait-schools/school-of-hospitality-and-tourism/hospitality-and-tourism-management-programs Also, generous cash donors showed up…
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Oct12024 by Leona LeeNo Comments

The Magic of Christmas Charity Gala 2024 is on CTV

News
The Magic of Christmas Charity Gala 2024 is on CTV! 📺✨ We’re thrilled to share that The Magic of Christmas Charity Gala on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 caught the eye of CTV Calgary, who joined us at the event and wrote an incredible feature story! It was a night filled with generosity, joy, and the spirit of giving, and we couldn’t be happier to see our mission showcased on such a prominent platform. We invite you to read the full feature and share in the joy of our successful evening. It’s stories like these that highlight the importance of giving back and remind us that every effort, no matter how big or small, can help us spread the Magic of Christmas far and wide. 💫 👉 Click here to read…
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Nov132022 by Leona LeeNo Comments

The Magic of Christmas cocktail by Burwood Distillery

Fundraising, News
This new and limited time offer cocktail features the pleasure of real espresso made by Phil & Sebastian's award-winning baristas combined with the warmth of Burwood Distillery's famed vodka in an espresso martini. Participating restaurants will donate $2 per cocktail and $1 per shot to The Magic of Christmas from November 15 to December 15. Check out these Calgary restaurants and bars that will be featuring The Magic of Christmas cocktail: Barcelona Pat & Betty Una pizza + wine  - all four locations Modern Steak, Modern Ocean Makore Group Please Don’t Tell Please and Thanks Honey Lounge & Bar    
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Nov132022 by Leona LeeNo Comments

The Magic of Christmas Winter Chai Ale by Citizen Brewing Company

Fundraising, News
Giddy up! The Magic of Christmas has its very own beer. Thanks to the generosity of the popular Citizen Brewing Company for making this happen. Starting November 15th, The Magic of Christmas Winter Chai Ale will be available in the taproom for consumption and off sales. Santa has given his approval - it tastes delicious, looks great and we are all very excited about this beer! You can find this special beer at: Vine Arts Alberta Beer Exchange BK Liquors - Tuxedo location and more to come
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Nov122022 by Leona LeeNo Comments

2022 Elfin’ Challenge – Create Believers

Fundraising, News
Calling all Magic of Christmas volunteers!! We are launching our 2022 Elfin' Challenge. We would like to challenge your team to raise the most money and be an even bigger part of making the Magic happen. Create a team for your reindeer bus, your warehouse crew, your costume room crew, or just because! How it works: Step 1:  Select a team captain Step 2:  Team captain creates the donation page Step 3:  Share the team page link with everyone in your group and ask them to join your team. Step 4:  Everyone on the team spreads the word – share your team link on social and email everyone you know and ask them to donate to your team to help you win the Elfin' Challenge. Winning the Elfin' Challenge The…
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Nov192021 by Leona LeeNo Comments
The Magic of Christmas Updates its Formal Mission Statement

The Magic of Christmas Updates its Formal Mission Statement

News
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS (MoC) announces that its elected Executive approved an update to its formal mission statement and renews its commitment to the community for 2021 and beyond. November 19, 2021 NEW MISSION: “Our mission is to deliver Christmas spirit into the homes and hearts of those who need it most and invite everyone to believe (again!) in the true spirit and The Magic of Christmas.”  NEW VISION: “Every year, when Christmas-time comes, many Calgary families (for various reasons) struggle to find the joy of the season. In addition, Calgary seniors and others living in continuing care can feel especially isolated during the Holidays. The reasons vary, but we know all can benefit from a magical visit from Santa and the elves.”  Last year, when other charities were unable to deliver their programs during the holidays, The Magic of Christmas persevered and found innovative ways to…
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Dec172020 by Leona LeeNo Comments
Corporate Friends

Corporate Friends

4. Corporate & Community Friends
Corporate Friends The Big Guy (Donations of $5,000 and above) Teck Resources Limited Prosser Foundation Lecky Foundation Alberta Electrical Alliance AltaML CEO aka Chief Elf on Board (Donations with $2,500-$4,999) ATCO Calgary Whitehorn Office BentallGreenOak (Canada) LP Canadian Western Bank Cenovus Energy Inc. (Legal Team) Civeo Corporation CSN Lou's Auto Body Santa's Little Helper (Donations with $500-$2,499) Enerplus Corporation Equinox Engineering F45 Training Marda Loop Fortis Alberta Heater Sales & Service Midwest Surveys Sagium Health Sweep Holdings Ltd. Teamsters Canada Rail Conference CTY West Teine Energy
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Dec12020 by Leona LeeNo Comments
e360s

e360s

3. Gift-in-Kind
  As more deliveries are making their way to our warehouse, the amount of packaging and plastic bags also exponentially increase. Garbage disposal and recycling become a challenge. Big thanks to E360S who provided us with commercial-grade garbage and recycling bins in the busiest months. About E360S: Founded in 2018, Environmental 360 Solutions (E360S) provides environmental and waste management solutions to municipalities and commercial customers. Website: https://www.e360s.ca/
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Dec12020 by Leona LeeNo Comments
Community Friends

Community Friends

4. Corporate & Community Friends
Community Friends Ian Anderson Ian Lock Real Foley Andrew Taws Ken Hillier Trevor Zacher Dianne Thomson Christopher Raes Ralph Cross Lisa Richards Blaine Holitzki Murray Acton Jeremy Methot Brent Laing Cameron Howey David LaBarre Sohan Fonseka Kim Schamp Debbie Weiss Shelly Eresman Tanya Kwan Brad Shackman
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