Fort Edmonton Foundation

*Fundraiser Feature* Today we are highlighting one of our Light the Midway fundraising teams 'The Ferris Wheelers'. They are currently in the lead raising $5,500 or lighting up 110 bulbs! Keep up the great work! https://www.canadahelps.org//lig/team/the-ferris-wheelers/... #lightthemidway #yegcharity #supportfortedmonton

The Fort Edmonton Foundation is very thankful to receive many gracious donations from the community. Whether it's money, time, knowledge, products, or services every effort helps us reach our fundraising goals toward project development at Fort Edmonton Park. We sincerely thank Pixel Blue College for their donation of time and creativity toward designing our Light the Midway logo and branding elements. This logo is everywhere right now, and we absolutely love it! #edmonton #lightthemidway

Congrats to Alison with ticket #B90949. You have won $5310!

We have 21 fundraising teams who are actively engaged in helping us Light the Midway at Fort Edmonton Park. From businesses to schools to everyone in between, our 'Luminaries' are having fun while illuminating bulbs for the Johnny J. Jones midway. We're especially enjoying some of the team names. Our faves so far are: The Ferris Wheelers (who are currently in the lead)... The HacksNFlacks 1891 Incandescents If it works it was our idea! Stay tuned to this page to meet some of the teams. Or if you'd like to join in the fun, be sure to sign up! We'll be rewarding top teams in numerous categories and there will be awards along the way too. ___ https://www.canadahelps.org//fort-e/p2p/light-the-midway/

Here's some good news our #lightthemidway campaign is getting brighter every day! Over 6,000 symbolic bulbs have been sold to date. Thanks to everyone who purchased a bulb or string of lights. We need to light up 20,000 bulbs by May 2021. Learn more: http://lightthemidway.ca

Tune in today at 12pm to find out the winning ticket for our October Crypt of Cash 50/50 jackpot. Are YOU going to be $5310 richer?

Join Weston & his team from Coronation School & Alumni. They're raising funds for Light the Midway and have already raised $2425. Great job! Check out his team here: https://www.canadahelps.org//coronation-school-and-friends/

Our Jack o' Pot is at $6620. Ticket sales close when the clock strikes midnight on Oct. 31 (Nov. 1). Winner takes half! Buy your tickets online today! http://forted5050.com

Our 50/50 Holiday Raffle is live! Just in time for Christmas, you can win a minimum of $4,000 and up to $10,000. Get your tickets today! www.forted5050.com #supportfortedmonton #lightthemidway #edmonton

So far we've sold over 3,200 symbolic bulbs to Light the Midway! Thank you to everyone who has bought a bulb so far. Our goal is to illuminate 20,000 bulbs when the expanded historic 1920's midway reopens at Fort Edmonton Park in 2021. Buy a symbolic bulb for you and your family... Dedicate a bulb to a loved one Donate a bulb in memory of someone special Gift a bulb to celebrate an occasion Buy a string of bulbs for your business or organization You'll receive a charitable tax receipt and commemorative certificate. www.lightthemidway.ca #lightthemidway #edmonton

Halloween can be kind of scary, but don't be afraid of getting your tickets to our Crypt of Cash 50/50 raffle! Sales close at midnight on the 31st. Wouldn't it be sweet if you won? Buy your tickets today! 1 for $10 3 for $20... 10 for $50 25 for $100 **BUY ONLINE** www.forted5050.com

Have you checked out the hair-raising Halloween events that are part of Fort Edmonton Park's DARK? They are mostly virtual this year including quiz show on Instagram every Monday night at 7 p.m., a mixology event in partnership with Strathcona Spirits Distillery and a Halloween party on Oct. 31. Be sure to give them a follow and get in on the frightening fun!

Let's work together and focus on a bright future! Get involved with Fort Edmonton Foundation's Light the Midway campaign. Buy a symbolic bulb for yourself or a loved one be part of history when the newly expanded midway lights up in 2021!

Light the Midway...for your grandchildren! We're seeing so many grandparents buying symbolic bulbs in the name of their cherished grandchildren to help bring light to Fort Edmonton Park's expanded 1920's-style midway when it reopens in 2021. Thank you! #lightthemidway #edmonton

Our Crypt of Cash 50/50 jackpot is sitting at just over $1500. The odds are looking great! We've sweetened this Halloween jackpot by guaranteeing the winner takes home $4000. Buy your tickets today! 1 for $10 3 for $20 10 for $50... 25 for $100 **BUY ONLINE** www.forted5050.com

If you’re heading to West Edmonton Mall today, come see our #lightthemidway street team who’ll be here until 6pm. Learn more about our Light the Midway project and be entered to win a copy of Our Living History and a t-shirt when you donate to light a symbolic bulb! ___ We’re located at the Remax community booth, Phase 1, 2nd floor.

Our Fall for the Fort Online Auction raised $59,000 all thanks to our amazing sponsors, donors, supporters and bidders like YOU! Proceeds from this auction support Fort Edmonton Foundation's Light the Midway fundraising campaign. Special thanks to EPCOR Canada, Global Edmonton, 630 CHED, Associated Engineering, Wolfe Cadillac, DeFord Contracting, DES Engineering, Postmedia, Aligra Wine & Spirits and Alley Kat Brewery for your generous sponsorship.

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend! We are grateful every day for the generous contributions of each one of our volunteers, donors, partners and sponsors. Our team is continuing to work tirelessly to ensure your contributions spark a purposeful and inspiring reopening of Fort Edmonton Park in 2021.