CORE Association AND Conquer the Coulee Challenge
CORE is a non-profit business that has been in existence for 60 years. It was started by four parents who had children with disabilities and had to fight for the rights of their children to receive an education
Rita Bessant, Executive Director of CORE Association
CORE has a 7 million dollar budget, employees 200+ employees and provides services to hundreds of children, youth, adults and senior in Medicine Hat and area. Eighty percent of their funding comes from PDD Funding (Persons with Developmental Disabilities) and 20% from fund raising. Donors truly make a difference to the people they serve.
Vanier House is a care facility for people with a dual diagnosis of a disability and dementia. The grand opening will take place mid-August.
Dana Gackle, owner of Elevation Fitness Club
Dana discussed the Conquer the Coulee Challenge on June 7th at Kin Coulee. The first on took place in October of last year and had about 70 participants. This is a citywide event with a focus on family. There are different options for participants, dependent on their level of fitness. Amron is the major sponsor and Big Brother, Big Sisters is the charity of choice. So far they have 100 registrants. To register go to www.evelvationfitnessclub.com or call 403-504-8953.
- Keith announced that the Grand Opening of the Sunrise Trail will be on Thursday, September 4th.