How many times did you hear the words ‘Support Local’ last year?
Hopefully a lot. This message was raised to motivate the public to continue supporting small businesses throughout 2020’s local economic uncertainty. Friends, family, and neighbours, placed in positions of financial worry with the rise of the pandemic and what seemed like ever-lasting quarantine for the city of Calgary.
It was time for larger corporations and businesses to step up to the plate to ensure the continuation of the Mom and Pop shops we all know and love.
That’s why we wanted to take a step beyond #SupportLocal. Dilawri Group of Companies sought to give back to the YYC community in bigger and bolder ways than before. Check out our video and event timeline below, highlighting our past initiatives from 2020!
Dilawri Calgary’s Event Timeline
June – A Partnership with Jordan Ridge Sauces
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August – Virtual Ride to Conquer Cancer
Internet Sales Coordinator at BMW Gallery, Moneca Melnick, participated in the 2020 Virtual Ride to Conquer Cancer. The event is an annual bicycle ride challenge and fundraiser to raise money for cancer treatment, research, and care with the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Moneca trained tirelessly for months in advance and rode 100.7KM on August 29, AND managed to raise $1,245! Amazing job, Moneca!
September – Support Local with Tragically Vital
Partnering with local coffee company, Tragically Vital, Dilawri Group of Companies purchased a large amount of their coffee to gift to customers through various dealership contests. Check out our exclusive interview with Allyson Ganz, Director of Operations at Tragically Vital.
November – Cocktails for Critters Donations with the Calgary Humane Society
Hosted by the Calgary Humane Society and sponsored by Dilawri Group of Companies, this one-of-a-kind virtual fundraising gala celebrated animals AND raised money to help the ones in need. Attendees were sent a custom-made event box, full of locally-produced food and drinks!
December
- Calgary Firefighters Toy Association Toy Drive
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- Santa's Got a Brand New Sleigh at MINI Calgary
In support of the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Salvation Army, MINI Calgary challenged the YYC Community to a Toy Drive contest. Participants borrowed a 2021 MINI Countryman SUV to return with as many gifts and toys as possible within 24 hours. The winner with the most successful toy drive won a weekend in Banff, and WOW, what a success it was! Check out the video of Sales Manager, Carmen Stockton's interview with Global TV Calgary talking about the event.
- Kids Up Front Toy Drive at BMW Gallery
During the 2020 Holiday season, BMW Gallery chose to support and run a toy drive for Kids Up Front Calgary, an organization that distributes tickets to art, culture, and sporting events for kids and their families. The goal was to completely fill the BMW M2 Competition art car with donations for the event, and we did just that!
Thank you to everyone... our friends, families, customers, and staff for your support, donations, and kindness throughout our initiatives in 2020! We are so grateful to be able to change lives and we're excited at the prospect of hosting more local charity events and contests in the future!
Oh! And don't forget to #SupportLocal!
