Former Edmonton radio host Chris Scheetz stepped onto the ferris wheel at KDays with the hope of raising funds for chronically-ill children while simultaneously attempting to obtain the world record for the longest time spent on a ferris wheel. Read More
Former Edmonton radio host Chris Scheetz stepped onto the ferris wheel at KDays with the hope of raising funds for chronically-ill children while simultaneously attempting to obtain the world record for the longest time spent on a ferris wheel. Scheetz concluded the Wheel of Dreams fundraiser after 54 hours on the KDays ferris wheel to
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Former Edmonton radio host Chris Scheetz stepped onto the ferris wheel at KDays with the hope of raising funds for chronically-ill children while simultaneously attempting to obtain the world record for the longest time spent on a ferris wheel.
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Scheetz concluded the Wheel of Dreams fundraiser after 54 hours on the KDays ferris wheel to raise at least $54,000 for Alberta Dreams, a charity that fulfills dreams of children with severe chronic or life-threatening medical conditions.
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The three-day fundraiser, which ran from Monday to Wednesday, raised $70,886 for Alberta Dreams, said a Friday news release.
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“Explore Edmonton is proud that KDays served as the home for the Wheel of Alberta Dreams Challenge. Congratulations to the entire Alberta Dreams team, especially Chris Scheetz, on the success of the fundraiser,” said Arlindo Gomes, vice-president of business development and venues management at Explore Edmonton.
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Alberta Dreams executive director Reuel Thomas thanked Albertans in the release for helping their team surpass the initial goal.
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“It is a resounding statement that children and their families are loved and supported by their fellow Albertans, and this support will provide hope, joy and inspiration that dreams do come true,” Thomas said.
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“None of this would have been possible without the incredible support from the entire team at Explore Edmonton, who adopted our mission and worked tirelessly to make every aspect of the project a success.”
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Donations are being accepted until the end of KDays next Sunday. Details can be found at albertadreams.ca.
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