Q99 Brian Nash Memorial Fund

We're pleased to present the new Q99 Brian Nash Memorial Fund. With this new fund the legacy of Brian's giving spirit will live on locally. 

Brian Nash was born in 1947 in Fairview and passed away on July 26, 2010. Brian was a respected local Grande Prairie businessman best known for his ownership of Marlin Travel by Nash Tours. Over the years, thousands of Peace Country residents travelled on Brian's tours to many different destinations. Las Vegas was the primary focus of the majority of Brian's tours over the past 15 years. Brian was instrumental in the country music festival at Evergreen Park and took great pleasure in being able to provide country music fans with the opportunity to watch some of the greatest performers in North America which included, Keith Urban, Clay Walker, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many others.

Brian teamed up with Ken Truhn to start Grande Prairie's Q99 FM radio station. Brian was a visionary and an entrepreneur. He donated money to various causes and was a long time supporter of the Grande Prairie Storm including a couple of stints as the President of the organization. Brian was involved in our community sitting on the Crystal Centre Advisory Board and the Airport Commission. His deeds, kindness, generosity and love of life will be his legacy.

Brian's business partner and friend Ken Truhn and the team at Q99 Radio have created this Donor Advised charitable fund to memorialize and honour Brian in our community forever. Ken and the Q99 team will remain actively involved with this fund ensuring Brian's commitment to youth, sports and community will forever be felt.

"We decided that setting up this fund was an excellent tribute to our friend. His spirit of community will be remembered forever and we know it is something he would be proud of." Ken Truhn, General Manager, Q99 Radio.

"Community is built by people who work together to help a specific cause or area. Brian was a person who was quietly touching the community and always very generous in his support. It is an honour to work with Ken and his team in continuing to touch our community in Brian's name." Tracey Vavrek, Executive Director.

Anyone who wishes to make a donation to the Q99 Brian Nash Memorial Fund in memory of Brian can do so on our website at www.buildingtomorrowtoday.com or by contacting our office at 780.538.2820 or info@buildingtomorrowtoday.com.

May this fund continue to give to the community in the same way Brian did so in life.

We believe our community is worth supporting - we know you do too.

Ways you can make a difference on April 15th:

Make a donation to any fund.

Visit us in person with cash, cheque or debit at Centre 2000, 2nd Floor, 11330 - 106 Street.

Make a secure donation online.

Call us at 780.538.2820 to donate by credit card.

Hold a fundraiser in support of any fund.

A BBQ, jeans day, auction, the possibilities are endless.

Get creative and most importantly have fun!

Go viral. Circulate this challenge to your family, friends or co-workers and ask them to support any fund on April 15th.

Using a variety of social media channels increases your efforts (Facebook, Twitter, email, blog, etc.)

Include this giving challenge in your company newsletter, your email signature or post in your staff room. Circulate and get the word out.

Recognize a special someone in your life with a gift to any fund in their memory or honour.

Give today, help forever.

*Charitable receipts will be issued for all donations over $10.

Download a PDF poster to showcase your support and help us raise awareness of the 15 Hr Giving Challenge here.

EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2011