‘Alberta Day of Caring’ fundraises over $500K for Jasper aid
Jul 31, 2024 | 10:55 AM
The Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper initiative — a one-day effort by radio stations across the province — fundraised a total of $518,482 on Wednesday.
That number grows to an estimated $1,555,446 when promised provincial and federal funding is included, according to a Canadian Red Cross update.
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