NUMBERS!!! But first you have to read my whole post!
Some of you were there yesterday for my speech which I wasnt able to finish or say it all, I was pretty emotional after the balloon release and just couldnt say everything to all of you that I wanted to.....so please read (even tho I know its long)
First I want to thank everyone for coming out to spend your day with us and support our message of Dont Drive Impaired.
As most of you know Brandon, a 17 year old student, was killed in December 2012 by an Impaired Driver. This horrible tragedy is 100% preventable and should never happen to anyone, every day in Canada 4-6 people lose their lives and hundreds are injured because of impaired drivers. Most of us never think this will happen to our families, trust me I never thought it would happen to mine. Brandon lived every second of his life to the fullest, he was kind, giving, caring, funny and loyal. And he loved his variety of rides! One of his friends told me when they thought of Brandon the word unity came to mind, as he had friends in every group of every age. In saying this when I see all of you come together here for the day in support of Show Your Ride for Brandon and each other it touches my heart and lets me know there is unity in this world. Another friend told me Brandon was a hero, when I asked why...what did he do that was so great....die...this friend told me...no Kim it was the way he lived. I believe each of us leaves a mark and a legacy, you are leaving your own footprint and legacy by being here to support this message and helping to reduce the number of victims and impaired drivers and you are taking that forward when you leave here today.
I want to thank all of you for continuing to support Show Your Ride for Brandon by spending your day with us. We know each of you has your own reason for being here, some of you have lost someone you love or a best friend or know a friend of a friend that has been affected by Impaired Driving. Some of you are here solely to support the Dont Drive Impaired Message. No matter what your reason for being here is, we are so very grateful to each and every one of you.
Every year at this time (and leading up to Show Your Ride for Brandon) I am truly overwhelmed with all the love, support, caring, involvement and help from everyone. You know that saying "It takes a community to raise a child, for me it goes like this "It takes a community to make Show Your Ride for Brandon a success". There is not one single aspect of those I will mention that is not part of the success of this event. Without one we could not have any of the others.....When we are able to give back we are able to give back because of all of you!
The committee makes the planning possible and the event run smoothly. Thank you Kayla Thomas, Ron Davis, Andrew Gerlitz, Shane Garyk, Emerald Brown-Garyk, Jaci Peterson, Melanie Roe, Alanna Landymore, Derek Steman, Dwayne Romanchuk, Bryan Jones, Kalin Glenn, Mark Perera and Eliza Donnelly. I am so grateful for the countless hours you give to us and this event and I am so proud to have you all on this team!
Our volunteers who give up their precious time helps to ensure that our event runs smoothly. Thank you for filling all the areas of this event that are needed! Thank you to each and every one of you! You are valued and appreciated.
Our partners are numerous and we are truly filled with gratitude for all their generous and wonderful support . The partners help by funding this event for us and by giving us donated or free merchandise and services, cash and raffle prizes. Thank you for ensuring we can continue to raise awareness about Impaired Driving and make a difference! Without you we could not continue to have the impact that we do.
This year included is the amazing people who supported and added so much to Build for Brandon! There were countless companies and individuals who stepped up and brought Brandons build as far as it was yesterday! Brandons truck is a huge part of this event and of all of us! A lot of you have a piece of yourselves on it, although kept separate from the event as some wanted it still IS very much part of the event. Thank you to everyone who brought Brandons truck as far as it was. There is still a lot of work to do so we will still be doing some fundraising with Robert DiVita and DiVita Auto Design, but it was there and it ran and it went on the dyno thanks to ALL of you who helped!
This year I am beyond pleased to be able to thank all the amazing media coverage we have received by Cochrane Now, Cochrane Eagle, Calgary Herald, Global News, Calgary Sun and Country 105! Thank you for helping us spread the message Don’t Drive Impaired and thank you for taking an interest in our message and event!
ALL of you make this event spectacular! And have made all the extra events this year spectacular! Without every single person that attends Show Your Ride for Brandon it would not be *The Best Show N Shine or the biggest in Calgary and area.*
We want to let you know that although we started this event in memory of Brandon and still carry that with us, we also are here with you to remember your loved one or friend that was taken too soon. This event is for all of our Angels.
All of the people mentioned above make this possible. I am deeply indebted to ALL of you. I can never repay your kindness, your love or your support, all I can do is let you know that you have a forever place in my heart, YOU give me the greatest gifts of all. Your excitement for this event is infectious and I cant help but share in your excitement! You give me a purpose and a hope that we can change things, you give me the peace to know Brandon and other victims can be remembered. You give me support and love. You are MY HERO'S, and you are Brandon's HERO'S for everything you do.
Thank you to the most amazing Community ever who has raised Show Your Ride for Brandon!
Numbers: Vehicles in attendance 896 (HOLY SH**)!!!!
Please remember when you are doing the math....our partners and sponsors who help us fund the event give us money BEFORE the event so we are able to pay for the location and purchase what we need prior to Show Your Ride for Brandon. In return for that we give space at the event with no further payment require, so their vehicles are part of the final number count because they are there attending...but the funds are not included in the money we raise the day of because we have already purchased things necessary for the event!
I could not be more grateful to ALL of you and more proud of ALL of you!!!
You have made this year another year I will never forget.
We hope to see everyone August 30, 2020! You and your continued support is so appreciated!
Banner Photo credits to Braeden Park Photography!
Event photo credits to 403 Street Driven
Event Photo Credits to Dreamy Skies Photography
Event Photo credits to Gear Oil Cafe
Show Your Ride for Brandon 2019
August 25th
Calgary Stampede Park
Lots 25 A and B
ROLL IN: 7:00 am
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON!
ALL RIDES WELCOME AND RESPECTED!
Sound System and D.J. by:
ZOMONGO
Banner Photos by:
Braeden Park Photography
Event Photos by:
403 Street Driven
Glenda Bush Volkmann Photography
Dreamy Skies Photography
Nicole Scopie Photography
Melo Media Calgary
Event Video by:
403 Street Driven
Gear Oil Cafe
Attractions:
Portable Dyno by Devon Dyno
RC Competition by Sean Thompson
Kids Parade
Photo Booth by Revolution Entertainment
Amp Toss
Scavenger Hunt
Zeebs Battle of Technicians
Dogzilla
Family Squeezed and Cheesed
Don Panino
Thank you to our already confirmed partners!
If you would like to partner with Show Your Ride for Brandon please go to *MORE* then to *Partner with our event* You can find everything you need there or feel free to contact me (Kim Thomas) at 403 819-6584 or by email at kimthomas3_3@hotmail.com . We are also very excited to offer our partners a place in our FIRST YEAR of our PARTNERSHIP MAGAZINE (Please call or email me for more info) We look forward to hearing from you! Our January edition of the magazine is completed below! We will be publishing another issue in May to recognize those Partners that have or will join us from January to April!
Cut off for our May edition of our magazine is now complete. We will again offer this to our partners for our 2020 event. However we can still accept new partners with funds and with raffle prizes. We will still offer your logo on our banner ($500.00+ donation) and we will still recognize you on our social media sites and day of the event!
To view our magazine please click on the link!!!
https://drive.google.com/a/mtroyal.ca/file/d/1Bo9j5G8Qwe_FrkestbOGUkQvgMN03IAf/view?usp=drive_web
Cut off for our May edition of our magazine is now complete. We will again offer this to our partners for our 2020 event. However we can still accept new partners with funds and with raffle prizes. We will still offer your logo on our banner ($500.00+ donation) and we will still recognize you on our social media sites and day of the event!
To view our magazine please click on the link!!!
https://drive.google.com/a/mtroyal.ca/file/d/1Bo9j5G8Qwe_FrkestbOGUkQvgMN03IAf/view?usp=drive_web
Your Show Your Ride for Brandon 2019 team! Ron Davis, Kayla Thomas, Jaci Peterson, Andrew Gerlitz, Shane Garyk, Emerald Brown-Garyk, Alanna Landymore, Melanie Roe, Derek St, Bryan Jones, Kalin Glenn, Dwayne Romanchuk, Mark Perera, Eliza Donnely and Kim Thomas
Thank you to our bronze level partners!
Glenda Bush Photography, Slammed Motive, Sheila Young, Christa Young, Roger Frederick, Keys Please, Gypsy Rose Tattoo, Cochrane Canadian Tire, Discovery Wildlife Park, Graze Food and Drink, Jessie Teskey, Alberta Prairie Railway, Cochrane Legion, Cochrane Lions Club, GW Cycle World, Elbow Springs Golf, Ameens Auto, Fox Hollow Golf, Calgary Jewellery, Flying Squirrel, Airdrie Dodge, Bone and Biscuit, Bow Ridge Sports, Hillberg & Berk, Clique Hotels, Envision, Co-op, Beaver Dam Car Wash, Eagle Quest Golf, Heritage Park, Speed Demon Lights, Arrowhead Vet Clinic, Pet Valu, Shaynas Boutique, Rebel Comics, Boxer Detailing, Mark's Poker Tables, Stellar Studios, Fabutan, Party City, Troyshoppe Jewellers, Element by Westin/Four Pointe Sheraton, 9Rounds Cochrane, Riverside Spa, Signature Hydro Dipping