2006/07 ann ual report - Kids Cancer Care

fundraising
Trico Homes President, Wayne Chiu, had seen a
friend through the tribulations of childhood cancer
and felt compelled to help.
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Making inroads to new cures
You hear them, long before you
see them. The guttural rumbling
reverberates through the mountains,
until finally they appear around the
bend, a throbbing procession of
motorcycles—exhausts crackling as
they pass, riders’ faces stern with
concentration.
“Everyone, from our president,
Wayne Chiu, to the riders and
volunteers, is passionate about
this cause,” says Richard Gotfried
of Trico Homes. “At Trico Homes
we’re committed to enhancing our
customers’ lives, while enriching
the community.”
Above left: Dave Bridarolli of Calgary Motor Dealers’
Association with Christine Wandzura at the Vehicles
& Violins gala, a community initiative that raised
$128,202 for Alberta children with cancer (KCCFA
photo archives).
Above right: Canadian hockey legend Lanny McDonald
hosted a shave at the Global Petroleum show last
June and helped raise $41,495 for KCCFA kids (photo
courtesy of June Warren Publishing).
Opposite right: Unidentified Flying Object at the 2006
Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime. Each June, Alberta
bikers take the high road to raise money for childhood
cancer research (photo by Mike Drew of the Calgary
Sun).
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Raising havoc? No. Raising money.
Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime
thundered onto the highways in
2003, the inspiration coming from
Calgary’s Trico Homes. Company
president, Wayne Chiu, had seen a
friend through the tribulations of
childhood cancer and felt compelled
to help. The ride seemed like a
creative idea, fresh and fun, but
would they attract enough sponsors
and raise enough money to make a
difference?
Absolutely. The inaugural ride raised
$250,000. In 2007, the accumulative
total is poised to top $1 million,
every cent of which goes to
childhood cancer research.
Christine Wandzura of KCCFA
holds the partnership with Trico
Homes in the highest regard: “Trico
Homes and KCCFA have grown
up together. Wayne and his team
are committed to building a better
future for our families and, for this,
we are deeply grateful.”
Among the 80 motorcyclists
to enjoy the camaraderie, the
hospitality and breathtaking vistas
of the highways in 2006, was
Larry Farmer. He’s convinced
that enthusiasm for the cause is
contagious. His wife Jolynne first
went on the ride as a passenger.
“Now, she rides her own Harley!”