Workout for Wildlife
By: Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Workout for Wildlife
By: Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Workout for Wildlife
Each year the demand for our services grows. Since 1993, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has been a champion for the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. An increased demand equals the need for more funds to support our programs, and on August 1st, 2020 we will launch our 2nd Annual fitness challenge fundraiser.
Workout for Wildlife (WOW!) will run from August 1st to 21st, 2020, encouraging registered participants to reach their individually set fitness goals and collect pledges for AIWC. WOW! is your chance to connect – to Alberta’s wildlife, to our natural environment, and to your own fitness goals!
In 2019, AIWC provided care to over 1,400 orphaned and injured wildlife patients, with an industry-leading success rate of 47%. Each year we admit over 150 different species in need of care, and answer hundreds of telephone calls from the public on our wildlife hotline. It is through the support of the community that we are able to provide these essential services.
Registration Packages
Each WOW! participant will receive:
- Drawstring Sportspack
- Reflective slap bracelet
- Holographic AIWC sticker
Registration packages will be mailed directly to you at your provided address.
Weekly Draws
Every Tuesday and Thursday during Workout for Wildlife, we will be drawing names from the participants to win awesome prizes! Winners will be announced on Instagram.
Week 1:
- Aug. 4th: $50.00 gift card to NASH
- Aug. 6th: 2 lift tickets to Nakiska Ski Area
Week 2:
- Aug 11th: $50.00 gift card to Tail Blazers
- Aug 13th: 2 tickets to Heritage Park
Week 3:
- Aug. 18th: $100.00 gift card to Righteous Gelato
- Aug. 20th: 4 passes to Calgary Tower
Pledge Prizes
Raise $150.00 or more
- Receive an AIWC tote bag
Raise $300 or more
- Receive an AIWC tote bag
- Receive a 2019 AIWC WOW T-shirt**
Raise $500.00 or more
- Receive an AIWC tote bag
- Receive a 2019 AIWC WOW T-shirt
- Free registration to our 2021 WOW!
Raise $1,000.00 or more
- Receive an AIWC tote bag
- Receive a 2019 AIWC WOW T-shirt
- Free registration to our 2021 WOW!
- Receive two free tickets to an on-site talk
Raise $5,000.00 or more
- Receive an AIWC tote bag
- Receive a 2019 AIWC WOW T-shirt
- Free registration to our 2021 WOW!
- Receive two free tickets to an on-site talk
- Be invited to attend the release of a rehabilitated animal within the next year.
* Tote bags and t-shirts will be mailed to your provided address.
** 2019 WOW t-shirts are an assortment of sizes and will be mailed out at random.
Top Pledge Prizes
With your support, we can ensure that Alberta's wildlife receives the critical care they need. Individuals have until August 21st, 2020 at 11.59pm to raise funds. The top three pledge winners will be announced on August 22nd, 2020 and receive the following prizes:
- 18" x 24" oil on canvas painting of American black bear cub admitted to AIWC in 2019 and later released to the wild. Artwork by Crystal Driedger. [View Canvas]
- Albino Muppet Photography 12" x 30" canvas and Patagonia backpack with water bottle and hat. [View Canvas]
- One night stay, breakfast buffet, and dinner at Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino.
Get Involved
- Decide on a personal fitness goal you want to reach from August 1st to 21st.
- Register for WOW via this page.
- Raise pledges to help care for wildlife in need.
- Have fun!
The fitness goal can be anything of your choosing, from taking a walk every day, to bicycling 100km in 21 days. You choose! There are no right or wrong goals, decide what works for you.
Thank you for helping wildlife in need!
Does AIWC want to know what my fitness goal is?
It’s entirely up to you, it is not a requirement. If you want to let us know how you’re doing, use #workoutforwildlife on Instagram or Facebook.
How do I raise pledges?
When you register for WOW, you can create and customize your own fundraising page. Share the link to your personal fundraising page with family, friends, co-workers, your neighbours, anyone! Make your page personal, include what your challenge is, why you’re doing it, and why helping wildlife in need is important to you.
How will I get my registration package?
Your registration package will be mailed directly to the address you provide when you register.
I have someone that wants to give me cash as a donation, what do I do?
We are only accepting electronic payments for WOW. You can ask for donations to be made directly to your page online, or accept the cash and make a donation of the same amount to yourself electronically.
What if I don't want to take part, but I want to donate to the fundraiser?
We would love your support! If you would prefer to donate than register, you can donate on this page with all proceeds going to care for wildlife in need!
The website doesn't seem to work for me?
We recommend using Firefox or Chrome as browsers like Internet Explorer may not work as well.
Question not answered?
If you still have questions, let us know! Give us a call at 403-946-2361 or email us at info@aiwc.ca.
Contact Us
Email: info@aiwc.ca | Phone: 403-946-2361| Charitable Reg.: #14041 6140 RR0001.
All donations over $15.00 will be eligible for a tax-receipt, which will be emailed to you after your donation is made. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please let us know at info@aiwc.ca.
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) plans to raise $500,000 this year through fundraising campaigns and initiatives. It will cost the organization approximately $25,000 to raise this amount. Funds raised will go to support AIWC's mission. For further information, please contact Holly Lillie, 403-946-2361.
