The Rotary Club of Calgary has been involved with the Calgary Rotary Challenger Park since its inception in the late 1990s. The Rotary Club of Calgary has two members serving on the Board of Challenger Park (Brian Guichon and David Holden) and several others who have served as Board members and Park leaders. These individuals are now recognized as Park Ambassadors (Lou MacEachern, Walter Haessel, and Don Ross).
Calgary Rotary Challenger Park is a barrier-free meeting and recreational facility that is accessible to all people regardless of their age or ability. But it is more than that! It is a model of community inclusiveness where persons with disabilities can play next to and with their able-bodied peers on a daily basis.In September 2015 The Rotary Club of Calgary agreed to support the Calgary Rotary Challenger Park “Centre For All Abilities” project by donating $100,000/year for five years.
Past Stories
February, 2016 - Donation to Calgary Rotary Challenger Park, Centre for All Abilities capital campaign. November 25, 2014 -Don Ross honoured by Jim Zackowski for his Rotary Challenger Park leadership