Glow Lethbridge pairs up with multiple charities for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Multiple local charities and organizations are partnering with Glow Lethbridge to raise money and awareness this holiday season.
Throughout Glow Lethbridge’s run from November 29 to December 31, visitors have the chance to connect with community initiatives that aim to make Lethbridge and southern Alberta a better place.
The organizations include:
- Ronald McDonald House Charities – Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta volunteers are running the free Glow Lethbridge coat check on select dates, while encouraging donations to support the organization. Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta supports families seeking vital medical treatment for their seriously sick or injured child.
- My City Care Shop of Wonders – On Thursday, December 12, from 4-9 p.m., volunteers from My City Care will be on-site collecting donations to the Shop of Wonders, a Christmas-themed store and event that for parents facing financial hardships, allowing them to select gifts for their children up to the age of 17 without any cost.
- Angel Tree Large Cars Christmas Cruise – A stunning spectacle for a good cause, big trucks covered in Christmas lights will hit Lethbridge streets on Dec. 13, leaving from Kirk’s Tire and making their way to the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.
- Christmas Hope campaign – The Christmas Hope campaign is being promoted through a donated booth in the Twinkle Town Market at Glow Lethbridge. Christmas Hope is a collaboration of six agencies that work to ensure that less-fortunate members of our community get everything they need to feel hope and joy during the Christmas season.
- Chinook Autism Society – Glow Lethbridge donated a family pack of tickets to the Chinook Autism Society to promote Glow Without Limits, a sensory-friendly event on December 4 that featured limited crowds, quieter music, calm visits with Santa, a quiet zone for relaxation, a welcoming atmosphere, and other sensory-friendly experiences.