This morning STARS Air Ambulance received a generous donation by three
cooperative organizations: Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), the Canadian Bison Association and
Bouchard Livestock. Extensive fund raising activity held at the 2013 CWA generated $30,125 for STARS.
Organizers of the 2013 CWA say this cooperative donation is the first of its kind in the organizations 43
year history.
“Agribition is usually on the receiving end of these types of donations. We are proud to be able to
partner with the industry to support an organization that greatly impacts our customers across the
province.” said Marty Seymour, CEO of CWA.
CWA raised $4,925 for STARS through their annual Winners Circle Auctioneer Competition. Three
auctioneers from across North America competed to be crowned CWA’s Auctioneer Champion by selling
charitable items with the proceeds going to STARS.
The Canadian Bison Association raised $15,000 for STARS as part of its national convention held during
CWA. The bulk of the proceeds were generated through the sale of a life sized bison replica made from
fibreglass. This item was generously purchased and then donated back to the association.
“We selected STARS after hearing a story that hit close to home for us. Larissa Helbig, a bison producer
and Canadian Bison Association member, was critically injured in 2012 and would not have survived if
not for STARS getting her to the hospital so quickly.” said Terry Kremeniuk, Canadian Bison Association
Executive Director.
Bouchard Livestock worked closely with a group of Canadian beef producers to auction off a signed
Shologan Saskatchewan Roughrider jersey during their annual Simmental Sale held at CWA. The jersey
raised $10,200 for STARS.
“The cattle industry is a close knit community built on trust and relationships. STARS was instrumental in
saving the life of one of our fellow cattlemen last year. We all hope we never need to use the services of
STARS, but when we do, we trust they will be there for us.” said Brian Bouchard, owner of Bouchard
Livestock.
Source: Canadian Western Agribition