Stamps coach still giving during the holidays

CALGARY (660 NEWS) – The eighth annual Corey Mace turkey drive was a bit different due to pandemic restrictions; however, what didn’t change is the way the Stampeders’ stepped up.

A total of $32,964 was raised by the Calgary Stampeders’ defensive line coach.

“Our family is beyond ecstatic about this year’s results,” Mace said. “We understood the challenges the pandemic had presented but we wanted to push through and try to help in any way possible. Yet again, this city exceeds every expectation or bar we could set. To achieve these results this year with the growing number of those in need is something all supporters should take pride in.”

Typically people donate turkeys or hams for those who need a meal during the holiday’s but due to pandemic restrictions this year, Mace converted it to an 11-day online fundraiser.

All of the proceeds will head to different local charities including the Airdrie Food Bank, Cups, Enviros Wilderness School, Children’s Cottage Society, and the 1835 house among others.

Mace, a former Calgary Stampeder player started the annual fundraiser back in 2013 with his wife. Last year, they had 1,100 turkeys and ham donated.

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