Nov. 15 was the 20th anniversary of AFP’s National Philanthropy Day, which recognizes some of the people in the province giving their time and money to worthy causes.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), South Saskatchewan Chapter, marked the National Philanthropy Day by giving awards in a number of categories. The primary award winners this year were Dave & Tami Piper of Midale.
The couple has been donating to various charity causes for over 15 years now. Dave and Tami told the AFP during a video interview that they do not plan for which cause they donate to. They stay aware of local news and causes. When they hear of a cause they might be interested in, Dave does the research until they are sure – then they give.
Some of the beneficiaries of their generosity over the years have been:
• The Canadian Mental Health Association’s PTSD support program
• The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association
• A home hemodialysis program in conjunction with the Royal University Hospital Foundation
• STARS helicopter rescue
This list represents only a few of the charities the Pipers have supported through their family company 3D Petroleums.
Moose Jaw’s Sarah Clarke was recognized for her annual Walk/Run
The AFP said that Sarah “is an individual who exemplifies what it means to make a difference.” They honoured Sarah this year with an award for Outstanding Individual Volunteer.
Clarke began her annual Walk/Run for the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan in 2019. It started after a project in her Grade 8 classroom at Sunningdale Elementary School. Two of her students organized charity events which raised significant money.
Clarke was inspired by her students’ example, and chose the Alzheimer’s Society because her grandmother had suffered from the disease. Over the past three years, she has consistently increased participation, and has gathered many corporate and local business sponsors.
The AFP Outstanding Individual Volunteer award notes that Clarke did not let the pandemic stop her from organizing the event, which was held on August 28th this year at Connor Park. To date, the Walk/Run has raised nearly $20,000.
