Community Sustainability Project 2013

The Charity

Kids Cancer Care Camp Kindle Water Valley, Alberta Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit.

CANCER IS THE NUMBER ONE DISEASE KILLING CHILDREN

Camp Kindle The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta provides safe, quality camp experiences for young people and their families affected by cancer. We also provide customized camp programs and/or camp facility rentals to community groups year-round. (Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Youth Groups)

The Project THE PROBLEM The existing HVAC System for the year round Directors Cabin at Camp Kindle is on its last legs. Furnace is very inefficient, Difficult to keep the pilot light operating, Parts are not available, Carbon Monoxide issues in the cabin. Poor ventilation and combustion air.

The Project THE SOLUTION Install a new energy efficient gas fired Furnace c/w new ductwork, venting, filtration, programmable thermostat, CO detector, new combustion air. Includes HVAC installation, electrical and gas piping upgrades, duct cleaning, testing balancing and commissioning. The local HVAC contractor, who donates their maintenance efforts at the Camp, was contracted to perform the work. All expenses paid by SAC ASHRAE.

Fund Raiser We incorporated a Hole in Won opportunity at our annual golf tournament. $20 (or more) donation gave a opportunity to 1 win $10,000 for a hole in one. All donors had opportunities to win additional prizes. $4,000 was raised to support the project.

Cheque Presentation SAC President Jack Forrest presenting a cheque to KCC Executive Director Christine McIvor

SAC ASHRAE Successes Southern Alberta Chapter of ASHRAE has set up a Sustainable Community Committee. A process is being put in place to evaluate possible future projects. Fundraising opportunities are being developed. Camp Kindle wish list was sent out to membership and resulted in numerous donations of office, cabin and patio furniture. Small project created a “Huge Enthusiasm” for future projects.