Make-A-Wish Canada - Pull for Wishes (September 24, 2026)

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Help us power the wishes of children with critical illnesses in Southern Alberta at Pull for Wishes. Teams of 16 people can compete to see who will be the fastest to pull a frac pump down a designated track. We will have various volunteer opportunities available for this fun event and we would love to have you join us!

Details:

Date: Thursday September 24, 2026

Location: McMahon Stadium Parking Lot (1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary AB)

Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Check in Location: Stadium Parking Lot (look for signage)

Parking is available on site and is also transit accessible.

Roles:

Event Set-up

Truck Pull Timers

Kid Zone Carnival Game Supervisors

Food and Drinks Tent

Event Clean-up

Other Notes:

- Training will be provided on the day of the event for all volunteers assisting with the truck pull on how to record the time for each team.

- Many of the roles involved will require lots of standing and walking around the event site. Activities can be at a decent distant from each other, so most volunteers will need to be prepared to be mobile and stand (on concrete) for periods of time.

- To Wear: MAWC T-shirt (if you have one, if not, one will be provided), comfortable shoes, weather appropriate clothing

- Volunteers will receive snacks and lunch