Donate Now to:
The Shannon Burwash Memorial Award
for Equine and Agricultural Studies
 
Shannon Burwash with "Oprah" (Lopin Foran Invite)
August 31, 2014 - Calgary, AB - In May of this year, Dr. Wayne Burwash announced the launch of the Shannon Burwash Memorial Award for Equine and Agricultural Studies at The Calgary Foundation, established to honour the legacy of Shannon's love for the horse and her contribution to the horse industry. Wayne knew that a scholarship supporting young people involved with horses and agriculture and pursuing advanced education in those fields was a fitting tribute to Shannon. His commitment to this award is such that he is personally matching all other donors' contributions up to $50,000. The CQHA is honoured to be participating in promoting this award, our mutual goal is to assist in raising a total of $100,000 to ensure scholarships are available to deserving Canadian students for many years into the future.
Whether or not you knew Shannon, or know Wayne Burwash, this is your unique opportunity to invest in the future of our Canadian horse industry. We are pleased to confirm that Canadian tax receipts will be issued for personal and/or business donations over $25. Award Overview: Annual Scholarships at a minimum of $2,000 will be distributed commencing mid-2015. Preference will be given to eligible, full-time, post-secondary students whose studies have emphasis on the horse, agriculture, agri-business or equine veterinary medicine. Eligibility criteria and application forms will be available in the spring of 2015 at The Calgary Foundation's website at http://www.thecalgaryfoundation.org/grants-awards/student-awards. - Online: Visit www.thecalgaryfoundation.org, choose "Donate Online" at top, right hand side of home page, then choose "Select from Funds to support a current celebration, remembrance or fundraising activity", and then search for "Shannon Burwash" Fund in the drop down menu. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
- By Phone: To pay by credit card over the phone, call 403-802-7700 during office hours 8:00am - 4:00pm. Please do not leave your credit card number on voicemail.
- In Person: The Calgary Foundation, Suite 700, 999 - 8 Street SW, Calgary during office hours.
- By Mail: Cheque payable to The Calgary Foundation, indicating "Shannon Burwash Memorial Award" in the memo section. Mail to:
The Calgary Foundation, 700 - 999 - 8 Street SW Calgary, AB. T2R 1J5
- Tax Receipts for Donations: A Canadian tax receipt will be issued for donations over $25
For more information, contact Ms. Darlene Chrapko, Student Awards Officer, at The Calgary Foundation at T: 403-802-7711 or E: dchrapko@thecalgaryfoundation.org - 30 - Click here to link to the CQHA webpage for this Award |
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