NewsHighRiverOnline2 July 2026

Over $1,200 raised to support local cancer care

More than $1,200 was raised to support local cancer care through this year's Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP) night at the Guy Weadick Pro Rodeo in High River. According to Wendy Kennelly, Executive Director of the High River District Health Care Foundation, the third-party fundraiser collected a total of $1,252 for the High River Community Cancer Centre. Related Stories: Guy Weadick Pro Rodeo to go pink in support of High River Cancer Centre Becky Ament and Tilly the Cancer Centre dog bring care to the High River Hospital High River Health Care Foundation marks 40 years of advancing rural health care The annual TETWP event was held during the Guy Weadick Pro Rodeo, encouraging spectators and competitors to wear pink in support of cancer patients, survivors, families, and healthcare workers. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/hro-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1641577291894-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1641577291894]) s.setTargeting('story_id', 'over-1200-raised-to-support-local-cancer-care'); s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); The event featured a 50/50 raffle and tribute cards, allowing community members to honour loved ones affected by cancer. “So many of us have a connection to cancer, and it was so beautiful to see hundreds of tribute cards raised in honour of loved ones at last year’s event,” Kennelly said. “Just knowing that you are not alone can make all the difference for patients, families, and healthcare providers.”