Win an exclusive meet & greet with Shania Twain before her Calgary show!
March 10, 2023 [Calgary, AB] – Shania Twain is giving her Calgary fans the chance to WIN a moment they will never forget—an exclusive meet and greet before each of her Queen of Me shows on May 9 and May 10. Starting March 10, a limited number of raffle tickets (4000) will be up for grabs at $50 each. The draw will be held on Monday, April 24. This incredible experience is being brought to life by Shania Kids Can (SKC) in partnership with the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation.
As a life-long advocate for supporting children, youth, and their families in times of crises and economic hardship, Shania Twain is looking to give back to the city upon her return to Calgary. “We are so pleased to announce that SKC and the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation will be partnering to fundraise in support of Youth Centres of Calgary and Spirit North. I look forward to working together to support the critical programs and services for youth in Calgary”, Twain explained.
Lori Fyke, of the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation, highlighted the collective excitement of the powerful partnership, “Our foundations share a desire to support under-served youth and this initiative will really help in that cause!”
In addition to the exclusive Meet & Greet with Shania Twain, the prize package up for grabs includes:
All four charities will be in attendance at the show and fans are encouraged to stop by the Main Concourse near section 228 to learn more about the important work they are doing for Calgary’s youth.
Founded in 2010 by artist and advocate Shania Twain, Shania Kids Can provides children, youth and their families with services and support that promote positive change in times of crises and economic hardship. SKC partners with elementary schools to provide a safe place within the school where students can go for help. The goal in the SKC Clubhouse is to support students by offering a program that increases academic achievement, improves emotional development, and provides nutritional support. The SKC staff work with the students and their families to help them overcome hardships, in turn improving their ability to succeed in school and in life. Shania Kids Can US Ltd. is a registered, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity and Shania Kids Can is a Canadian registered Charity (charitable registration number 80435 4652 RR0001).
Spirit North is a national charitable organization that uses land-based activities to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous youth, empowering them to become unstoppable in sport, school, and life. Through the transformative power of sport and play, their participants learn important lessons, discover untold potential, and build the confidence and courage needed to overcome the hardships Indigenous youth often face.Spirit north was founded on the belief that sport holds the power to change lives, transform communities, inspire individuals, heal and teach.- Beckie Scott, Founder & CEO
A place to go, extra healthy home-made snacks and hot food, and after school programs make a massive difference for kids whose families are facing strong headwinds.“At YCC, we have 3 key priorities: 1) meeting the most basic human needs including food security, 2) building a kid’s capacity to break the cycles of poverty and to become healthy, happy, contributing citizens, and 3) building a strong and inclusive community around kids who may not otherwise feel that they belong to one.”- Jane Wachowich, Director
The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation is the official charitable arm of Spruce Meadows. Committed to supporting Education, Health & Wellness, Amateur & Grassroots Sport, Community, and Agriculture. The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation has donated more than one million dollars over the last 7 years to a variety of charitable groups including the Youth Centres of Calgary, Spirit North, Calgary Reads, Centre for Newcomers, many local food banks, and more.
Sandy MacNevin, Managing Director | Shania Kids Can sandy@shaniakidscan.com | 647-459-4952
Lindy Marek, Administrator l Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation lindy.marek@sprucemeadows.com l 403-974-4264